New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu has publicly refuted what she described as "lies" circulating regarding her participation in the WNBA All-Star 3-point contest. The assertion came in response to a now-deleted post on the B/R W Sports Instagram account that suggested Ionescu, along with Caitlin Clark and Kayla McBride, had "Declined to participate."
Ionescu holds the record for the highest score in the event's history, achieving 37 out of a possible 40 points in 2023, and also won the contest last year. She was not selected for the 2026 All-Star game, which ended a streak of four consecutive appearances, after missing 12 games in the first half of the season. Her current season average of 13.8 points per game is her lowest since 2021.
The field for this year's 3-point contest in Chicago includes Azzi Fudd, Marina Mabrey, Rhyne Howard, Bridget Carleton, Natisha Hiedeman, and Janelle Salaün.