Overview
- The NBA announced an eight-player field: Devin Booker, Kon Knueppel, Damian Lillard, Tyrese Maxey, Donovan Mitchell, Jamal Murray, Bobby Portis Jr., and Norman Powell.
- Lillard will compete despite not playing this season due to a torn Achilles, seeking a record-tying third title after winning in 2023 and 2024.
- The 3-Point Contest will open All-Star Saturday at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, positioned as a direct follow to NBC’s Milan–Cortina Olympics coverage.
- Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell, a seven-time All-Star, leads the league in total three-pointers this season and returns to the event after previous appearances.
- Rookie Kon Knueppel enters with high-volume efficiency and, per the league, a chance to become the event’s first rookie winner, while 2025 champion Tyler Herro is out with a rib injury.