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Caitlin Clark and Sabrina Ionescu to miss WNBA 3-Point Contest

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 8:02 PM

Last updated Jul 21, 2026

Caitlin Clark and Sabrina Ionescu to miss WNBA 3-Point Contest

Summary

Caitlin Clark and Sabrina Ionescu will not participate in the 2026 WNBA 3-Point Contest, which features six other competitors. Marina Mabrey and Rhyne Howard highlight the participant list, alongside 2026 No. 1 pick Azzi Fudd. Clark has never competed in the contest, having missed last year due to injury. Ionescu, a previous two-time winner, is sidelined after starting the season with an injury and not being named an All-Star this year.

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By the Numbers

•Caitlin Clark has not participated in any WNBA 3-Point Contest.
•Sabrina Ionescu has won the contest twice but is missing due to injury.
•Marina Mabrey and Rhyne Howard are among the six participants in the contest.
•The prize money for the 3-Point Contest has significantly increased this year.
•Elite shooters like Paige Bueckers and Kelsey Plum are also absent from this year's field.

Latest Updates

10:33 PMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark among WNBA stars to turn down 3-point contest on All-Star Weekend
9:55 PMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark declines to participate in 2026 WNBA 3-point Contest
8:02 PMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark, Sabrina Ionescu Skipping WNBA 3-Point Contest

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