United StatesOn July 21, 2026, the WNBA announced the participants for the 3-Point Contest during the 2026 WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago. The contest included players such as Bridget Carleton, Azzi Fudd, and others. However, reports surfaced that three players—Caitlin Clark, Sabrina Ionescu, and Kayla McBride—had declined participation. These claims were initially shared by a source via social media. In response, McBride, a five-time All-Star for the Minnesota Lynx, clarified on her Instagram Story that she had not been officially invited to the contest, describing the invitation as informal and unsolicited. She criticized the narrative surrounding her refusal and encouraged attention toward the officially selected participants. Similarly, Ionescu denied receiving an official invitation and stated that the report was false. The 2026 WNBA All-Star Game is scheduled for July 25 in Chicago.
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