Despite missing the entirety of the 2025-26 season so far with a ruptured Achilles, [Portland Trail Blazers](http://www.blazersedge.com) guard Damian Lillard will be participating in the [2026 NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest](https://x.com/nbapr/status/2020587691042295920), the NBA announced today.
Lillard will be competing for what would be a record-tying third 3-point contest win after taking the crown in 2023 and 2024, joining two former teammates in Norman Powell and Bobby Portis. Jr. from their time on the Blazers and Bucks, respectively. Last year’s winner, Tyler Herro of the Miami Heat, is suffering from a rib injury that has kept him out of action since early January.
Dame has been active on social media showing his injury recovery progress, and has been doing light on-court work - including shooting from deep - for a number of months.
The full participant list for the event is below:
* **Damian Lillard**, Portland Trail Blazers
* **Devin Booker**, Phoenix Suns
* **Kon Knueppel**, Charlotte Hornets
* **Tyrese Maxey**, Philadelphia 76ers
* **Jamal Murray**, Denver Nuggets
* **Donovan Mitchell**, Cleveland Cavaliers
* **Bobby Portis Jr.**, Milwaukee Bucks
* **Norman Powell**, Miami Heat
Comments
Getting the conversation ready...