Mabrey, Howard Lead 3-Point Contest; Shooting Stars Debuts

The 2026 WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago will feature a revamped three-point contest led by Marina Mabrey and Rhyne Howard, with rookies Azzi Fudd and veterans Natisha Hiedeman, Bridget Carleton, and Janelle Salaun. The contest uses a two-round format with 70 seconds per round, five shooting locations, and a mix of one-point and two-point money balls, plus special From the Logo shots, with the top two from Round 1 advancing to a head-to-head final. Sabrina Ionescu, Caitlin Clark, and Kayla McBride reportedly declined invitations, with Ionescu saying she was never officially invited. The weekend also introduces a Shooting Stars competition featuring four teams of three generations of players, including Elena Delle Donne, Lauren Jackson, Rebekkah Brunson, and Deanna Nolan, plus current players and Nike EYBL participants. Prize money for the 3-point contest remains $20,000 to the winner and $10,000 for each participant, while Shooting Stars has its own payout structure. The discussion around invitations and past winners continues to be a theme as events approach.