The Bulls are dipping back into a familiar well, signing guard Mac McClung to a two-way contract - his fourth stint with the organization since going undrafted out of Texas Tech in 2021. This move fills one of just two open two-way spots across the NBA, and it comes as Chicago looks to bolster its backcourt depth with a player who’s been lighting up the G League.
McClung, a 6’2" guard, has carved out a reputation as one of the most electric scorers in the G League, and this season has been no exception. Suiting up for the Windy City Bulls, he’s averaging 25.4 points, 7.5 assists, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.4 steals across 24 games, while shooting an efficient .518 from the field, .353 from deep, and .813 from the line. Those numbers aren’t just good - they’re the kind of stat lines that force front offices to take notice.
This isn’t McClung’s first rodeo with the Bulls. As a rookie, he signed a pair of 10-day deals with Chicago, and just this past fall, he inked an Exhibit 10 contract that landed him with their G League affiliate. That familiarity with the organization and its system likely played a role in this latest move - Chicago knows what it’s getting in McClung, and McClung knows what’s expected of him.
While his NBA résumé is still limited - just nine total regular season appearances across five teams - McClung’s name has become a staple in basketball circles thanks to his show-stopping performances in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. He’s won the event three straight years (2023, 2024, and 2025), making him a fan favorite and a viral sensation. But despite his aerial acrobatics, he reportedly won’t be returning to defend his crown this year.
This signing also comes on the heels of a roster shake-up. The Bulls had an open two-way slot after sending Emanuel Miller to Cleveland as part of a three-team trade with the Cavaliers and Kings.
McClung now joins Lachlan Olbrich and Yuki Kawamura as Chicago’s trio of two-way players. Under current league rules, he’ll be eligible to suit up for up to 19 regular season games with the Bulls.
For McClung, this is another shot to prove he belongs on the NBA stage - not just as a dunk contest darling, but as a legitimate contributor. And for the Bulls, it’s a low-risk, high-upside move to inject some scoring punch and playmaking into the mix. If his G League production translates, this could be more than just a short-term patch - it could be the start of something bigger.