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Will Mac McClung get drafted?

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Daniel Moore

Published Jan 12, 2026

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - After going undrafted in the 2021 NBA Draft, former Texas Tech guard, Mac McClung has signed an undrafted free agent deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. McClung was the lone Red Raider in the draft after guard Terrence Shannon Jr. opted to return to Texas Tech.

Is Mac McClung gonna get drafted?

Mac McClung did not get selected in Thursday night's NBA Draft, but the Gate City High School graduate has joined the Los Angeles Lakers as an undrafted free agent.

Is Mac McClung good enough for the NBA?

McClung is a human highlight reel and YouTube sensation who is also a very good basketball player. His dunking ability will always get the attention but he's also a high level scorer who can get buckets from all three levels. He's at his best playing off the ball but his best NBA position will be at point guard.

Will Mac McClung make Lakers team?

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed Mac McClung to a two-way contract, it was announced today. McClung appeared in 27 regular season NBA G League games (all starts) for the South Bay Lakers and Windy City Bulls during the 2021-22 season, averaging 21.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, 7.6 assists and 1.4 steals in 36.2 minutes.

Did Mac McClung get waived?

The Lakers have waived former Texas Tech guard Mac McClung, according to Jovan Buha of The Athletic (Twitter link). McClung signed an Exhibit 10 contract with Los Angeles as an undrafted rookie this offseason and played for the team at the Las Vegas Summer League and in the preseason.

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Will Mac McClung get drafted 2021?

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - After going undrafted in the 2021 NBA Draft, former Texas Tech guard, Mac McClung has signed an undrafted free agent deal with the Los Angeles Lakers.

What is G League salary?

The typical salary for a G League player is $37,000 a year. Most 10-day contracts are signed for a prorated portion of the league's minimum salary, which means most players signing 10-day contracts are making double their yearly G League salary in just 10 days in the N.B.A.

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After accounting for taxes, spending and investment returns, Forbes estimates James' net worth to be about $850 million. On the court, James' Lakers contract makes him the NBA's fifth-highest-paid player, but it's his off-court savvy that puts him in a league of his own.

How does Mac McClung jump so high?

From an unlimited approach, Mac can jump about 47-48 inches. That's 10 inches above his standing vertical, which means he does extremely well at using his momentum (approach speed) and transferring that directly into his jump.

Who waived the Lakers?

Ariza played 24 games with Los Angeles during the 2021-22 season. Trevor Ariza averaged 4.0 points and 3.4 rebounds over 24 games with Los Angeles this season. The Los Angeles Lakers have waived Trevor Ariza, the team announced on Thursday.

Who did Lakers cut?

In addition to cutting DeAndre Jordan to make room for DJ Augustin, the Lakers will also sign Wenyen Gabriel to a two-way contract.

What happened Mac McLung?

Mac McClung returns to the South Bay Lakers after getting cut by the Bulls. JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – A day after former Gate City star Mac McClung got cut by the Chicago Bulls, the guard returned to the South Bay Lakers, a team representative told News Channel 11 on Tuesday.

Why did Mac McClung get cut from the Bulls?

(WJHL) – Tri-Cities native Mac McClung was either going to get a contract from Chicago or get cut by the organization after the second 10-day contract he signed with the organization expired. The Bulls decided not to bring back the Gate City alum as it was announced on Monday that Chicago cut ties with McClung.