Teenager wins ‘life-changing’ $100K by beating Damian Lillard in viral NBA 3-point contest
Although the NBA's inadequate new All-Star game format didn't have many memorable shots, one college student won a six-figure award on Sunday for his trip over Damien Lillard for the Milwaukee Bucks. Jalen Barajas, a freshman at Los Medanos University in Pittsburgh, California, faced Lillard in the MrBeast $100,000 challenge. Jaren Barajas defeated Damian Lillard […]
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson fades in 3-point contest after hot start
SAN FRANCISCO — Jalen Branson has not ruled out a return to the competition for three points after losing in his second attempt. Knicks guard didn't pass the first round of Saturday after rushing through his final rack as time was low. He finished with 18 points, with Miami's Tyler Hero emerging as his first […]
NBA All-Star 2025 predictions and preview for dunk contest, 3-point shootout, and more
The 2025 NBA All-Star Game has a odd new format, a nameless dunk contest and three peats with Damian Lillard in a 3-point shootout. Before the main event begins on Sunday, All-Star Saturday features skill challenges, a 3-point contest and a slam dunk contest from San Francisco's Chase Center. Yes, the NBA is reclaiming Mac […]
Decision made on Steph Curry-Sabrina Ionescu 3-point contest
Sabrina Ionescu will return to the NBA All-Star Bay Area this weekend, but don't expect the Liberty Star to take part in the on-court festival. After making history at last year's All-Star Game in Indianapolis, Ionesque and Warriors star Stephen Curry have not revived their second year's three-point contest, an NBA spokesman confirms Thursday I […]
Nets’ Cam Johnson ‘excited’ to be in NBA’s 3-point contest
The net was held by Cam Johnson through trade deadlines. Now he will be the only representative at All-Star Weekend to participate in the 3-point contest. “Shawn [Marks, general manager] That's an honor because I pulled me aside the other day and told them they invited me to do it,” Johnson said. “I've seen the […]
Why Caitlin Clark doesn’t want to be in NBA 3-point contest
Kate Lin Clark will not play directly against NBA Sharp Shooters during the future all -star weekend. WNBA's superstar will not compete with three points on February 15, as Liberty's Sabrini Nesque played against Warriors' Step Curry last year. That's because Clark wants to appear first in a 3 -point contest with a 23 -year […]
Karl-Anthony Towns’ Knicks dominance goes beyond 3-point shooting
After Karl-Anthony Towns dropped 31 points on New Year's Day, Utah coach Will explained why the Knicks Center's long-range shooting has more reputation than reality. It was intended and received as a compliment. Defenders are so concerned about his trey that they sell out and give up the look of the paint. Karl-Anthony Towns reacts […]
Nets’ Noah Clowney showing promising development with 3-point shot
Prior to Wednesday's tipoff, Nets coach Jordi Fernandez said that with just eight players available, this time will be “meaningful” because some players may not otherwise get a chance. I was hoping that they would make it into something unique. Noah Clowney has already established himself early in the rotation, recently stepping into a starting […]
Knicks’ hit 3-point rough patch during brutal losing skid
On Monday night, Cam Payne chucked a meaningless 25-foot shot with eight seconds left and sank it, at least preventing the Knicks from tying the NBA's lowest number of 3-pointers in a game this season. The Knicks finished a disastrous 103-94 loss at home to the depleted Magic with just four conversions on 22 attempts […]
St. John’s storms past Xavier despite more 3-point land woes
CINCINNATI — Rick Pitino compared St. John's to a football team that runs the ball, plays great defense and sometimes throws big passes. There was no need for long balls Tuesday night at Cintas Center. That stifling defense and relentless rebounding was enough for an impressive 82-72 road victory over Xavier. St. John's 3-point shooting […]