McClung made history by coming out on top in the 2025 AT&T Slam Dunk Contest, defeating the Spurs' Stephon Castle in the final round.

EDGE Analysis

McClung became the first player in NBA history to win the Slam Dunk Contest in three consecutive years. The 25-year-old high-flyer put on a show Saturday as Stephon Castle, Matas Buzelis and Andre Jackson couldn't contend with the Magic guard. He finished the contest with a perfect score on each of his four dunks, captivating everyone in attendance at the Chase Center in San Francisco.

The Magic signed McClung to a two-way contract Saturday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

McClung was previously on a training camp contract, which has now been converted to a two-way deal. The back-to-back Slam Dunk Contest champion has primarily played in the G League during his time in the league, but he will now look to earn a rotational role as a depth guard in Orlando. He averaged 12.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 2.0 triples across 20.5 minutes in two games with the 76ers last season.

McClung agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal with the Magic on Wednesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

McClung spent camp with Orlando last year on a partially guaranteed deal, but he was let go just before the start of the regular season. He played for the G League's Osceola Magic during the 2023-24 campaign and averaged 25.2 points, 5.9 assists and 4.5 rebounds in 35.6 minutes per game and was named the G League MVP. He'll have another chance to compete for a roster spot this fall.

McClung took home the 2024 AT&T Slam Dunk Contest title Saturday, defeating the Celtics' Jaylen Brown in the final round.

EDGE Analysis

McClung became the fifth back-to-back winner in the dunk contest's 42-year history, joining Michael Jordan (1987 and 1988), Jason Richardson (2002 and 2003), Nate Robinson (2009 and 2010) and Zach LaVine (2015 and 2016). Of the four competitors in Saturday's contest, McClung delivered the only 50-point dunk of the night, which came when he jumped over 7-foot-1 NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal, who hoisted a ball above his head that McClung grabbed in midair and slammed home for a reverse dunk. McClung, who has spent the entire season in the G League with the Osceola Magic, implied after Saturday's victory that he'll think about competing again in 2025 with the hope of becoming the first player to win the contest in three consecutive years.

McClung was waived by the Magic on Saturday, Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

McClung will likely end up with Orlando's G League affiliate, the Osceola Magic, following Saturday's move. He was unable to make his case to remain on the NBA roster to begin the 2023-24 campaign after scoring only seven points and adding 15 boards and five assists over three preseason matchups.

McClung and the Magic agreed to a partially guaranteed deal Tuesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 2023 NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion went undrafted out of Texas Tech in 2021 and has appeared in just four NBA contests over the last two years. However, the 6-foot-2 guard has been a stellar contributor at the G League level, averaging 20.6 points, 6.1 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 1.1 steals while playing for three different affiliates -- Delaware Blue Coats (31 games), South Bay Lakers (26) and Windy City Bulls (one) -- over the last two years. In the likely event that McClung doesn't make Orlando's Opening Night roster, the Magic will retain his G League rights for the 2023-24 campaign.

McClung recorded 30 points (8-18 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight assists and four rebounds in 40 minutes during Thursday's 114-110 win over Rio Grande.

EDGE Analysis

McClung notched team highs in points and assists during the Blue Coats' championship win. Across 53 G League appearances, the 24-year-old averaged 19.4 points, 5.3 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 0.9 steals in 28.2 minutes per game. He was recalled to the NBA club following the Blue Coats' win, but he's not expected to feature in Philadelphia's postseason rotation.

McClung posted 20 points (8-17 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-3 FT), nine rebounds and nine assists in 33 minutes during Sunday's 134-105 win over Brooklyn.

EDGE Analysis

McClung ended his regular season with easily the best game of his career. Like many teams, the 76ers went with their fringe players on the final day, affording McClung an opportunity to shine. He didn't disappoint, falling just short of his first career triple-double. His long-term future remains uncertain, so managers should just enjoy this for what it was.

McClung amassed five points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and one rebound in eight minutes during Friday's 136-131 overtime victory over the Hawks.

EDGE Analysis

McClung, fresh of a G League title with the Delaware Blue Coats, played in his first NBA game of the season, much to the delight of fans everywhere. With the 76ers resting all of their stars, McClung got into the rotation, albeit for just eight minutes. Despite winning this year's dunk contest, he has not been able to translate his popularity into meaningful playing time.

McClung registered 35 points (11-21 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 8-9 FT), seven assists, three rebounds and one steal in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 134-120 win over Rio Grande.

EDGE Analysis

McClung scored a playoff-high 35 points, and if it weren't for Jaden Springer's 43, he would've been the highest-scoring player in Game 1 of the G League Finals. The Blue Coats need to win one of the next two games to be crowned 2022-23 G League champs.