25 years after Vince Carter delivered a legendary performance in Oakland, the dunk contest returns to the Bay Area. This time, a new crop of four players will look to turn in their version of an all-time performance at San Francisco's Chase Center, which plays host to All-Star Saturday Night and the 2025 NBA All-Star Game.

Former UConn men’s basketball star and San Antonio Spurs rookie Stephon Castle will take part in the Slam Dunk contest at NBA All-Star Weekend, according to a report from ESPN’s Shams

Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis will reportedly participate in the Slam Dunk Contest at NBA All-Star Weekend Feb. 14-16 in San Francisco.

Star Weekend continues to be a spectacle unlike any other sports exhibition, in large part due to its fun contests leading up to the All-Star Game. One of the most popular of those competitions, the NBA Slam Dunk Contest is always a hot ticket at this time of the year.

Chicago Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis will display his leaping skills at NBA All-Star Weekend, as he has committed to participating in the Slam Dunk Contest, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Chicago Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis has committed to be in the Slam Dunk Contest at NBA All-Star Weekend,

The last time a regular NBA roster player won the Slam Dunk Contest was 2022, G-League sensation Mac McClung won the last two.

San Antonio Spurs rookie Stephon Castle will have the chance to showcase his athletic ability during NBA All-Star Weekend.

Stephon Castle, who helped UConn to a national championship, will participate in the 2025 NBA Slam Dunk Contest in February.

Another high-flying NBA rookie has joined the Slam Dunk Contest field. Chicago Bulls wing Matas Buzelis will participate in All-Star Saturday Night's final event, Shams Charania of ESPN reported on Tuesday.

Castle has always had impressive bounce and dunking ability and he has brought that into the NBA in his first season. He leads all guards with 25 dunks so far this ye

One interesting competitor will be getting a chance to pull a Kobe Bryant and win the Dunk Contest as a rookie. Shams Charania of ESPN reported Monday that San Antonio Spurs rookie guard Stephon Castle has committed to participate in this year’s Slam Dunk Contest at NBA All-Star Weekend in San Francisco,