Damian Lillard isn’t expected to play this season while recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon.
But he’ll return to a familiar spot at next week’s NBA All-Star festivities. The Portland Trail Blazers guard has been invited to participate in the 3-point contest. He’ll do so alongside Devin Booker, Kon Knueppel, Tyrese Maxey, Donovan Mitchell, Jamal Murray, Bobby Portis Jr. and Norman Powell.
The NBA announced the competitors on Sunday.
The 2026 State Farm 3-Point Contest field ⬇️
Saturday, Feb. 14 | 5 p.m. ET | NBC & Peacock
Former champ Devin Booker among five 2026 All-Stars.
Two-time winner Damian Lillard can match the record with a third title.
Kon Knueppel can become the first rookie to win the event. pic.twitter.com/W6cI4LdctJ
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) February 8, 2026
Lillard, a nine-time All-Star, has won the 3-point contest twice. He’ll seek to tie the record of three 3-point contests wins held by Larry Bird and Craig Hodges, who combined to win six of the first seven 3-point contests.
This story will be updated.