Damian Lillard, Devin Booker, Tyrese Maxey Headline Three Point Contest

Merlin sees Damian Lillard entering the three-point contest even though he has not played this season while recovering from a torn Achilles. It will be the only chance high school fans get to see Lillard in 2025-26 after he was ruled out for the year. He lines up against Tyrese Maxey, Devin Booker and Donovan Mitchell among others. Merlin notes Lillard’s pedigree: 2,804 career threes, fifth all time, and a two-time contest champion (2023, 2024). Rust is possible after no game action, but experience counts in a timed shooting gauntlet. The field is deep with Jamal Murray, Bobby Portis, Norman Powell and rookie Kon Knueppel, and last year’s winner Tyler Herro is sidelined with a rib injury.