February 08, 2026
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Tyrese Maxey will take his three-point shooting talents to Los Angeles next week.
The day before he makes his second appearance and first start in the NBA All-Star Game, Tyrese Maxey will make his first appearance in the 3-Point Contest, the NBA announced on Sunday afternoon. The eight-player field is as follows:
The 2026 State Farm 3-Point Contest field ⬇️
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) February 8, 2026
Saturday, Feb. 14 | 5 p.m. ET | NBC & Peacock
Former champ Devin Booker among five 2026 All-Stars.
Two-time winner Damian Lillard can match the record with a third title.
Kon Knueppel can become the first rookie to win the event. pic.twitter.com/W6cI4LdctJ
There will officially be Sixers representation across all three days of NBA All-Star festivities next weekend: VJ Edgecombe will play in the Rising Stars Challenge on Friday before Maxey takes center stage on Saturday and Sunday. Perhaps the most unlikely competitor for Maxey on Saturday is Damian Lillard, who is expected to miss the entire season with a torn Achilles.
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