Fudd, Mabrey, Howard among WNBA All-Star 3-point contestants
Azzi Fudd headlines the WNBA All-Star 3-Point Contest field as high-profile players decline invitations.
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Recent reporting establishes that the participants for the 2026 WNBA All-Star 3-Point Contest and Skills Competition have been officially revealed. The upcoming contest features a field headlined by Wings player Azzi Fudd, alongside other confirmed contestants including Mabrey and Howard. However, the event faces significant roster changes following decisions by prominent athletes to skip the competition. According to coverage from Fox News, Front Office Sports, and ESPN, Caitlin Clark declined the invitation to participate in the WNBA 3-Point Contest.
Additional reporting from Front Office Sports notes that Sabrina Ionescu is also skipping the event. Fox News coverage emphasizes that Clark's decision deals a major blow to All-Star Weekend and to broadcasting partner ESPN. Background details provided across the articles indicate that these roster developments surround the scheduled WNBA All-Star Weekend events. Outlets including The New York Times and Bleacher Report tracked the announcement of the competing participants and the concurrent absences, framing the contest fields against the backdrop of high-profile declinations.
Coverage does not yet specify alternative roster additions or subsequent event scheduling changes following the withdrawals. Observers and fans will monitor further announcements from the league regarding the execution of the 3-Point Contest and Skills Competition during All-Star Weekend.
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Quick answers
Who is headlining the WNBA All-Star 3-Point Contest field?
Azzi Fudd of the Wings headlines the 3-point contest field.
Which prominent players are skipping the 3-Point Contest?
Caitlin Clark and Sabrina Ionescu are skipping the competition, according to coverage.
Which outlets reported on Caitlin Clark declining the invitation?
Fox News, Front Office Sports, and ESPN reported on the declinations.
Coverage (5)
- Caitlin Clark declines WNBA 3-Point Contest invitation, dealing major blow to All-Star Weekend and ESPN Fox News · 116d ago
- 2026 WNBA All-Star 3-Point Contest, Skills Competition Participants Revealed Bleacher Report · 116d ago
- Caitlin Clark, Sabrina Ionescu Skipping WNBA 3-Point Contest Front Office Sports · 116d ago
- Wings’ Azzi Fudd headlines 3-point contest field at WNBA All-Star Weekend The New York Times · 116d ago
- Fudd, Mabrey, Howard among WNBA All-Star 3-point contestants ESPN · 116d ago
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