Two players will represent the Orlando Magic during the Rising Stars Challenge at NBA All-Star Weekend 2025 in San Francisco. Rookie forward Tristan da Silva an

Mac McClung will return to the NBA's slam dunk contest, he confirmed Monday on social media. The Orlando Magic two-way player won the event in 2023 and 2024.

Tristan da Silva has helped the Magic in more ways than one despite his rookie status. He’ll represent them in San Francisco.

Da Silva has played in 44 games this season for Orlando (34 starts), averaging 8.8 ppg., 4.2 rpg. and 1.8 apg. in 26.3 minpg., while shooting .841% from the free throw line.

For the second year in a row, the NBA All-Star Game will not feature a player from the Chicago Bulls. Zach LaVine — a two-time All-Star in 2021 and ’22 — was passed over Thursday for a reserve spot in the Eastern Conference despite ranking 10th in the East in scoring (24 points per game) and shooting 51.

After their most successful season, which saw them reach the Eastern Conference Finals, the Lions are gearing up for their 11th Major League Soccer season with some Kickoff to Soccer events.▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWSOrlando City’s Kickoff to Soccer events provide fans with opportunities to be a part of the unveiling of the new 2025-26 primary jersey,

Recently acquired by Orlando’s G League affiliate, Colin Castleton is still trying to find his way onto an NBA roster. “I’m excited just to continue to work,” the former

Victor Wembanyama said his charge at Ivica Zubac during a San Antonio Spurs loss to the Los Angeles Clippers was the result of building frustration from what he believes is unfair treatment by NBA referees.

Stephon Castle confirmed he will participate in the Slam Dunk Contest, and the Spurs rookie received some tips from Hall of Famer Vince Carter.

Shams Charania of ESPN first reported on Monday afternoon that McClung would join San Antonio’s Stephon Castle, Matas Buzelis of Chicago and Milwaukee’s Andre Jackson Jr. in the event.

The player pool for the Rising Stars has been revealed, while Mac McClung will try to win a third straight dunk contest.