Bulls rookie forward Matas Buzelis and Spurs rookie guard Stephon Castle have committed to two of the four spots in the slam dunk contest during NBA All-Star Weekend, sources told ESPN on Monday.

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

The injury-depleted Sixers ended a seven-game losing streak Friday night at East-leading Cleveland. Philadelphia pulled out this one after forward Paul George left in the second quarter with a left finger injury after scoring nine points.

"John Collins, 27, has resurged this season in Utah...He has the skills to play alongside Wembanyama and back him up off the bench. Collins adds a dimension to the Spurs that current big man Zach Collins (no relation) doesn't provide as a floor-spacer."

The San Antonio Spurs secured a victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, with Victor Wembanyama showcasing his immense talent. Following the game, Lakers coach JJ Redick shared insights into the unique challenges of game-planning against the French phenom.

When the San Antonio Spurs drafted Victor Wembanyama first overall in the 2023 NBA Draft, their timeline immediately shifted. Instead of being five years away from competing, the Spurs immediately became relevant again and can chase a title as soon as their young star is ready.

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

Chicago Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis commits to joining this year's Slam Dunk Contest along with fellow rookie Stephon Castle.

TL;DR: Live stream San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV. The San Antonio Spurs head to crypto.com Arena to face the Los Angeles Lakers in a Western Conference matchup. The Spurs are 18-19, which puts them in 12th place. The Lakers are 20-16, which puts them in sixth place.

Victor Wembanyama scored 30 points in his first NBA game on his native French soil, Devin Vassell added 25, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Indiana P

Chicago Bulls rookie forward Matas Buzelis and San Antonio Spurs rookie guard Stephon Castle have committed to two of the four spots in the slam dunk contest during NBA All-Star Weekend ...

While the Spurs have had a solid season thus far, they could still look to upgrade their roster ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline to make a push for a playoff spot in the second half of the season. One area that they need to upgrade is their guard position, and they could do so by trading for Coby White of the Chicago Bulls.