Mac McClung
January 2026
Mac McClung will replace injured David Jones Garcia on Team Austin in the 2026 Castrol Rising Stars event at Intuit Dome, part of NBA All-Star weekend. Jones Garcia is out with a right ankle injury. The Bulls signed McClung to a two-way deal on Feb. 5, 2026; he is a three-time Slam Dunk Contest champion and had brief NBA minutes this season.
Mac McClung (Indiana Pacers)
October 2025
Indiana secured dunk-contest star and G League MVP Mac McClung on a multiyear contract, addressing a backcourt crunch without Tyrese Haliburton. McClung brings downhill burst, off-screen shotmaking, and secondary creation after averaging 25.2/4.5/5.9 in the G League. James Wiseman is expected to be waived in a corresponding move. Short-term role: second-unit ignition, guard-guard actions with Keyonte/bench units, and pressure relief when primary creation stalls. Expect staggered minutes, simplified reads, and defensive coverage help to mask point-of-attack limitations. Contract flexibility (partial guarantees) preserves roster optionality once health returns.
