​New York Liberty superstar Sabrina Ionescu has responded to a report that she was among the WNBA stars to turn down participation in the 3-Point Contest during the upcoming All-Star Weekend. On Tuesday evening, a report surfaced that Ionescu, Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark, and Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride declined an invitation to participate in the event. “FYI: Caitlin Clark, Sabrina Ionescu and Kayla McBride were invited to participate in the 3-point contest but declined,” ESPN’s Alex Philippou wrote on X.MORE: Sophie Cunningham takes subtle jab at WNBA for 3-point contest snub in now-deleted postThe report led to a now-deleted post on Instagram that relaying the news, which drew a response from Ionescu. The four-time All-Star and two-time 3-Point champion gave a one-word response to the news, simply replying, “Lies.”The WNBA nor the Liberty have responded to the report that Ionescu, Clark, and McBride turned down their invitations to participate in the highlight of All-Star Weekend, which takes place in Chicago, Illinois, from Thursday, July 23 to Saturday, July 25, 2026.The All-Star Game will be played at the United Center, while the skills competitions will be held at Wintrust Arena. MORE: Caitlin Clark’s goofy reaction to WNBA honor gets noticedWhile this year’s 3-Point Contest will not feature the elite names in the league, nor the league’s leading three-point percentage holder, Fever star Sophie Cunningham, there are some standouts that should make for an exciting competition, including 2026 No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd of the Dallas Wings. A full look at the 2026 WNBA 3-Point Contest participants can be seen below. 2026 WNBA 3-Point Contest ParticipantsJul 12, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd (35) pushes the Dallas Reunion Tower button after the game against the Chicago Sky at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesAzzi Fudd (No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft)Bridget Carleton (Portland Fire)Natisha Hiedeman (Seattle Storm)Rhyne Howard (Atlanta Dream)Marina Mabrey (Toronto Tempo)Janelle Salaun (Golden State Valkyries)The 3-Point Contest will air live on ESPN on Friday, July 24 at 8:00 p.m. ET— Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories with The Big Lead Newsletter —