Despite not playing a single minute this season, Damian Lillard is set to compete in Saturday's NBA 3-Point Contest during all-star weekend.
And he's not just a face in the crowd ... Lillard is the favourite to win. The eight-player field also includes a Canadian (Jamal Murray), a former Raptor (Norman Powell) and a standout rookie (Kon Knueppel).
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NBA 3-Point Contest odds
| Player | Odds |
| Damian Lillard | +375 |
| Kon Knueppel | +400 |
| Jamal Murray | +500 |
| Devin Booker | +550 |
| Donovan Mitchell | +600 |
| Tyrese Maxey | +600 |
| Norman Powell | +900 |
| Bobby Portis | +1,200 |
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Damian Lillard 3-Point Contest odds
Lillard went down with an Achilles injury in the opening round of the playoffs last spring, sparking a domino effect of change for the nine-time all-star.
Two nights later, his Milwaukee Bucks were out of the playoffs. They went on to release Lillard in the offseason, enabling him to return to the Portland Trail Blazers while rehabbing his injury.
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Lillard won't play for the Blazers this season, but he's far enough along in his recovery to gain clearance for this contest (Portland GM Joe Cronin gave his blessing, according to The Athletic).
That means fans will see Lillard in a competitive environment for the first time in nine-and-a-half months.
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In 13 NBA seasons, Lillard has crested a 40.0 3PT% just once. Combining that with his long layoff from competitive basketball, it probably seems questionable for Lillard to be the favourite.
But let's not forget that Lillard won this event in 2023 and '24. He's an all-world competitor, and he certainly wouldn't have thrown his name in the ring if he didn't feel ready.
Contest notes
- Would a 3-Point Contest win help Knueppel's Rookie of the Year case? Maybe not, but it would shed light on his brilliant shooting performance this season. Among 102 NBA players averaging at least 5.0 attempted 3s, the ex-Duke sharpshooter ranks third in 3PT% (43.1).
- Murray ranks just behind Knueppel at 42.5 3PT% and could push for the crown on Saturday. The Kitchener, Ontario native has averaged career-highs in 3-point attempts (7.4) and makes (3.2) this season.
- The long shot of this contest is Portis, who's the lone shooter outside the 10-to-1 range. It's time to see if his superb efficiency will can withstand a high-volume event. Portis is shooting a blistering 45.0% from deep on 4.2 attempts/game for the Milwaukee Bucks.
NBA 3-Point Contest odds as of 3 p.m. on Feb. 12, 2026.
