Currently rehabbing a torn Achilles tendon suffered during last season’s NBA Playoffs, Lillard will compete in the 3-point contest for the sixth time in his career—having previously competed in 2014, 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2025 and winning the event in both 2023 (Salt Lake City) and 2024 (Indianapolis).

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, who has been out with a torn Achilles, will compete in the 2026 NBA All-Star three-point contest.

Norman Powell, who was named an NBA All-Star for the first time, will participate in the contest for the second consecutive season.

Tyrese Maxey will be the first Philadelphia 76ers player to compete in the 3-Point Contest since Kyle Korver in 2005.

Knueppel has burst on to the NBA scene since the Hornets selected him with the No. 4 pick in the NBA Draft out of Duke. He's become an instant-impact player for Charlotte while averaging 18.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game. He's shooting 42.5% on 7.8 3-point attempts per game.