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NBA Announces Eight Participants For Three-Point Contest

Originally posted on Hoops Rumors | By Rory Maher | Last updated Feb 8, 2026 3:51 PM ET

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:

, 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.

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