The NBA has announced the eight-player field for the 2026 three-point contest, which will take place on February 14 at 4:00 pm CT (Twitter link).
Here’s the full list of participants:
Devin Booker, Suns- Kon Knueppel, Hornets
- Damian Lillard, Trail Blazers
- Tyrese Maxey, Sixers
- Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers
- Jamal Murray, Nuggets
- Bobby Portis, Bucks
- Norman Powell, Heat
Lillard’s inclusion in the competition is a surprise, as the nine-time All-Star will miss the entire season after tearing his Achilles tendon last April. The 35-year-old guard is a two-time winner of the three-point contest.
Booker is another former three-point contest champion, though he’s only shooting 30.7% from long distance this season, which represents a career low.
No. 4 overall pick Knueppel has a chance to become the first rookie to win the event, per the league. The former Duke standout has connected on 42.8% of his outside looks on high volume (7.8 attempts per game).
Portis is the only big man among the eight competitors. He has also been the most accurate three-point shooter in the field this season, converting 45.1% of his 4.3 attempts per game.
First-time All-Stars Murray (43.2% on 7.5 attempts per game) and Powell (39.3% on 7.2 attempts) are having strong seasons for their respective clubs. Mitchell (37.9% on 9.7 attempts) and Maxey (38.2% on 8.8 attempts) are the highest-volume three-point shooters in the field and are also the top two scorers.
Last year’s winner, Tyler Herro, is currently sidelined because of a rib injury. He declined an invitation to focus on his health over the All-Star break.
My boy Sam Hauser can’t get a start? Boo
Another former Celtic, Nesmith, should also get consideration
they should do an all time great 3 pt contest
steph, reggie, ray allen, kyle korver, jj redick, steve nash…
Damian Lillard winning off an Achilles tear would be crazy. Bobby Portis participating though? 💀💀💀 what are we doing…
He’s shooting 45% from 3 this year. Heat check Portis lol
Nice!
Another 10~60 K guaranteed for the highest paid player(?) in the league!
Dame time baby
Taking Nips!
Should be a fun one. I get they have to have star power but maybe they can do two-man teams so the real top shooters like Booker’s man Gillespie can get showcased.
Lillard doesn’t deserve this. Disrespectful to everyone else
I think I speak for most Bucks fans thinking AJ Green would have better shot that Bobby P
Trey johnson shld be here
Slap in the face to so many ppl having Lillard eligible
Mac McClung has been in more dunk contests than NBA games
Am i missing somethinh no pritchard or hauser