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.

In a recent interview, NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith suggested an intriguing idea for enhancing the NBA Dunk Contest.

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

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

On Monday night it was announced that Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis has officially accepted an invitation to participate in the Slam Dunk Contest at NBA All-Star W

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.

Stephon Castle, a UConn Huskies great, accepted an invite to participate in the 2025 NBA Slam Dunk Contest during All-Star Weekend.

Chicago Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis has received an invite to participate in the Slam Dunk Contest at All-Star Weekend in San Francisco. #haynesbriefs

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

Chicago Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis will have some fun during the All-Star Break. According to ESPN, Buzelis will participate in the Slam Dunk Contest at the NBA All-Star Weekend. This will mark the first Bulls player to participate in an NBA Dunk Contest since Tyrus Thomas in the 2007 Dunk Contest.