New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- The NBA has confirmed a notable addition to the 2026 All-Star festivities. Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, sidelined for the entire 2025-26 season with a torn Achilles tendon, will participate in the State Farm 3-Point Contest on Saturday, February 14.

This marks Lillard's return to competitive shooting in front of fans since his injury occurred last spring while with the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks subsequently waived and stretched the remaining $113 million on his contract, allowing him to re-sign with Portland, where he began his career.

Lillard joins a talented eight-player lineup for the contest, held at the Intuit Dome, home of the LA Clippers in Inglewood, California. The participants include:

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