Sabrina Ionescu denies declining WNBA 3-point contest invite, says she wasn't invited
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 11:35 PM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Sabrina Ionescu, guard for the New York Liberty, responded to reports that she had declined an invitation to the WNBA 3-point contest. She stated that she was surprised to see such reports, emphasizing she was never officially invited. Ionescu is a two-time champion of the contest and holds the record for points scored. The contest lineup features Bridget Carleton, Azzi Fudd, Natisha Hiedeman, Rhyne Howard, Marina Mabrey, and Janelle Salaün, with only Howard and Mabrey having previous participation. Ionescu, a four-time All-Star who missed significant time this season due to injuries, expressed excitement for the upcoming contest and its competitors.
- •Ionescu was not invited to the WNBA 3-point contest despite reports.
- •She holds the all-time record in the competition with 37 points.
- •This year's contestants include Bridget Carleton and Azzi Fudd among others.
- •Ionescu missed significant time with ankle and back injuries this season.
- •She previously won the contest in 2023 and defended her title last year.
- 1:03 PMYahoo Sports — Sabrina Ionescu 'didn't get invited' to defend WNBA 3-point crown
- 11:35 PMYahoo Sports — Sabrina Ionescu denies report that she turned down chance to compete in WNBA 3-point contest: 'I can't decline an offer I never got officially invited to'
"Ionescu, who set a record in the competition in 2023 and is the reigning champ, told reporters she was 'surprised' to see reports that she had declined the chance to defend her title and her record.
"New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu said she did not receive an official invitation to participate in this year’s WNBA three-point contest.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 1:03 PMSabrina Ionescu 'didn't get invited' to defend WNBA 3-point crown
New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu said she did not receive an official invitation to participate in this year’s WNBA three-point contest.
- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 11:35 PMSabrina Ionescu denies report that she turned down chance to compete in WNBA 3-point contest: 'I can't decline an offer I never got officially invited to'
Ionescu, who set a record in the competition in 2023 and is the reigning champ, told reporters she was 'surprised' to see reports that she had declined the chance to defend her title and her record.
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