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Kayla McBride criticizes WNBA's handling of 3-point contest invite

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 7:24 PM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Kayla McBride criticizes WNBA's handling of 3-point contest invite

Summary

Kayla McBride addressed the WNBA's mishandling of her invitation to the 3-point contest, revealing she only received a text message through her agent 48 hours before the event. She emphasized that this was not a formal invitation and expressed disappointment in the league's communication. The controversy was fueled by a now-deleted social media post that incorrectly claimed she and other stars had declined invites. McBride clarified that she never declined an official offer, criticizing the league's lack of respect for its players. As she supports the current participants, McBride hopes for better communication in the future.

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Key Details

•Kayla McBride received a last-minute text invite to the 3-point contest.
•She labeled the invitation as unprofessional and a 'half ass invite'.
•Claims about her declining participation were based on a false social media post.
•McBride has participated in three previous 3-point contests but never won.
•She supports the current contest participants while demanding better respect from the league.

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7:24 PMYahoo Sports — Kayla McBride Unloads on Brutal WNBA 3-Point Invite Mess Before Event

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WNBA star Kayla McBride calls out the league for a sloppy text invite to the 3-point contest, debunking rumors she feared competition.
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