- - NBA slam dunk, 3-point contest: Live updates from All-Star Saturday, as Damian Lillard takes down Devin Booker in shootout

Yahoo Sports Staff February 15, 2026 at 12:26 AM

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NBA slam dunk, 3-point contest: Live updates from All-Star Saturday, as Damian Lillard takes down Devin Booker in shootout

NBA All-Star 2026 kicked off on Saturday with a trio of events, including the 3-point contest, shooting stars event and the dunk contest.

First up was the 3-point contest, which marked the first time Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard took the court in an official capacity this season as he continues to rehab an Achilles injury. He delivered, putting up 27 points in the first round then 29 in the final round to take down Devin Booker.

DAME TIME IS BACK ⌚️Damian Lillard with an iconic performance to win the 2026 3-PT Contest 🔥 pic.twitter.com/VPqmQhLH7h

— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) February 14, 2026

It was Lillard’s third 3-point contest title after back-to-back wins in 2023 and 2024. He joins Larry Bird and Craig Hodges as the only three-time winners in NBA history.

Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel also advanced to the final round, but scored just 17 points. Lillard went next and surpassed his first-round score. Booker missed what would have been the tying shot on his final attempt and finished with 27 points. He had 30 in the first round.

In addition to Lillard, Booker and Knueppel, Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers), Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia 76ers), Jamal Murray (Denver Nuggets), Bobby Portis Jr. (Milwaukee Bucks) and Norman Powell (Miami Heat) also participated.

Next up is the shooting stars contest, where four teams consisting of two current NBA players and one NBA legend compete in two rounds, scoring points while rotating through different shooting locations around the court.

Last is the slam dunk contest, where the four participants will compete in a two-round showdown with judges scoring each jump. In the first round, all four participants will attempt two dunks, with two advancing to the final round. In the second round, each finalist will attempt two dunks, and the highest-scoring of the two will win it all.

The four participants for this year’s slam dunk contest are: Carter Bryant (San Antonio Spurs), Jaxson Hayes (Los Angeles Lakers), Jase Richardson (Orlando Magic) and Keshad Johnson (Miami Heat). Notably, this year’s rotation won’t include Mac McClung, who won his third consecutive Slam Dunk Contest victory last year and is currently on a two-way contract with the Chicago Bulls.

How to watch 2026 slam dunk contest, 3-point contest

Start time: 5 p.m. ET (3-point contest, followed by shooting stars, slam dunk)Location: Intuit Dome | Inglewood, Calif.TV channel: NBC, Peacock

Follow along with Yahoo Sports for the latest updates from the NBA’s slam dunk contest and 3-point contests on All-Star Saturday:

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Sun, February 15, 2026 at 12:26 AM GMT+1Tarohn FinleyTeam Cameron scores 24

Team Cameron scored 24 points after strong performances from Jalen Johnson, Kon Knueppel and Corey Maggette.

- Sun, February 15, 2026 at 12:22 AM GMT+1Tarohn FinleyTeam All-Star scores 16 points

Bad passes from Druski and missed jump shots from Rip Hamilton, Chet Holmgren and Scottie Barnes gave team All-Star a score of 16.

- Sun, February 15, 2026 at 12:16 AM GMT+1Tarohn Finley Kia Shooting Stars tipping off

Who ya got winning the @Kia Shooting Stars?🌟 Team All-Star🌟 Team Knicks🌟 Team Cameron🌟 Team HarperWatch NBA All-Star Saturday at 5:00pm/et on NBC & Peacock! pic.twitter.com/ZUMhe7UA48

— NBA (@NBA) February 14, 2026

- Sun, February 15, 2026 at 12:04 AM GMT+1Tarohn FinleyDamian Lillard is a three-time 3-point champion!

We got a vintage Damian Lillard performance in the 3-point contest. Lillard beat out Devin Booker and Kon Knueppel in the championship round with 29 points to win his third 3-point contest. Lillard joins Larry Bird and Craig Hodges as the only three-time 3-point champions.

This was the first time we had seen Lillard compete in a Portland Trail Blazers jersey since 2023. Lillard has missed the entire season after tearing his Achilles during last year’s playoffs with the Milwaukee Bucks.

- Sun, February 15, 2026 at 12:00 AM GMT+1Tarohn FinleyBooker falls short in the championship round

Devin Booker’s comeback attempt in the 3-point contest falls just short. Booker finished the championship round with 27 points, only two points behind Damian Lillard.

Sat, February 14, 2026 at 11:57 PM GMT+1Jack BaerDamian Lillard goes off again for 29

Seeking a third title, Lillard just posted 29 points to put the pressure on Devin Booker. This is wild for a guy who’s been out for the entire season.

- Sat, February 14, 2026 at 11:54 PM GMT+1Jack BaerKnueppel comes up cold in the championship round

Only 17 for Knueppel, which you would imagine won’t be enough with the two shooters up next. You never know, though.

- Sat, February 14, 2026 at 11:53 PM GMT+1Jack BaerYour final three: Kon Knueppel, Damian Lillard and Devin Booker

A rookie and two veterans. All looked amazing in the first round. That’s a pretty fun championship round.

- Sat, February 14, 2026 at 11:47 PM GMT+1Jack BaerDamian Lillard advances with 27

It is in fact Dame Time. Lillard, who hasn’t played all season, looked in trouble halfway through, then made nine of his last 10 shots to sneak into the final.

Damian Lillard's 1st Round Score: 27 🎯He advances to the Final Round of the @StateFarm NBA 3-Point Contest!Tap to watch: https://t.co/BpnjnxQ8vC pic.twitter.com/Yfq4APy9Fb

— NBA (@NBA) February 14, 2026

- Sat, February 14, 2026 at 11:45 PM GMT+1Jack BaerDevin Booker throws down 30!

The 2018 3-point contest champ makes 30 points look effortless and that’s enough to eliminate Norman Powell. The final spot will come down to whether Damian Lillard can beat Donovan Mitchell’s 24.

D Book dropped 3️⃣0️⃣ in the first round of the 3-PT Contest 😳(via @NBA)pic.twitter.com/scBKPCGgNr

— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) February 14, 2026

- Sat, February 14, 2026 at 11:42 PM GMT+1Jack BaerTyrese Maxey also can't break into top 3

Only 17 points for the Sixers star, and that means Kon Knueppel is offically advancing with only two competitors left.

- Sat, February 14, 2026 at 11:40 PM GMT+1Jack BaerBobby Portis Jr. falls short

The tallest member of the field has broken out as an efficient 3-point shooter this year, but he misses too many money balls and finishes with only 15 points. The top three remains Kon Knueppel, Donovan Mitchell and Norman Powell.

- Sat, February 14, 2026 at 11:33 PM GMT+1Jack BaerNorman Powell posts 23 in return to Clippers arena

Receiving chants from the Intuit Dome crowd (he’s still well-liked here from his Clippers days), Powell starts slow but recovers enough to get 23 points. However, he lost a big opportunity by running out of time during his money rack.

That’s enough to eliminate Jamal Murray.

- Sat, February 14, 2026 at 11:33 PM GMT+1Kawhi Leonard is not a fan of 2026 NBA All-Star Game format

The NBA is trying yet again to make its All-Star Game competitive and compelling by changing the format for the second consecutive year. This time, it’s USA vs. World in a three-team, round-robin tournament. Two USA teams and one World team will match up in four three-minutes games.

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard is not a fan of the change.

“WIth the teams split up, you don’t really know who you’re playing with or what the score is, “ Leonard told reporters. “I rather it just be East and West and just go out there and compete and see what the outcome is.”

Kawhi Leonard said he doesn’t understand the All-Star Game format and wants to see it go back to East vs. West.“With the teams split up you don’t really know who you’re playing with or what the score is… I rather it just be East and West and just go out there and compete and… pic.twitter.com/uIBqKk9ZRg

— Joey Linn (@joeylinn_) February 14, 2026

- Sat, February 14, 2026 at 11:32 PM GMT+1Jack BaerJamal Murray follows up with only 18

Only 18 points for the Nuggets’ first-time All-Star, so he’s going to need some help.

- Sat, February 14, 2026 at 11:31 PM GMT+1Jack BaerDonovan Mitchell posts a 24

Wearing the jersey of teammate Jaylon Tyson, the Cavaliers star posts another strong score with 24. Pressure’s on for the rest of the field.

Spida completes round one of the 3-PT Contest with a score of 24, going 9/10 from the corner.@spidadmitchell | @NBAAllStar | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/sxzLCxbAk9

— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) February 14, 2026

- Sat, February 14, 2026 at 11:29 PM GMT+1Jack BaerKon Knueppel starts the 3-point contest hot

That’s 27 points for the Charlotte Hornets rookie a day after his Rising Stars appearance. Hard to see that not being enough to advance.

Kon Knueppel opens the @StateFarm NBA 3-Point Contest with a score of 27 🎯Tap to watch: https://t.co/BpnjnxQ8vC pic.twitter.com/hT6SZhItFy

— NBA (@NBA) February 14, 2026

- Sat, February 14, 2026 at 11:06 PM GMT+1NBA competition committee evaluating draft system and lottery, says Adam Silver

Adam Silver on the recent tanking epidemic, admitting that tanking has been associated with the NBA for decades, but recent behavior from teams like Utah and Indiana is what led to fines. pic.twitter.com/XoRE7g8xte

— Kelly Iko (@KellyIko) February 14, 2026

- Sat, February 14, 2026 at 11:00 PM GMT+1Silver: NBA viewing prediction markets like sports betting companies

NBA commissioner Adam Silver was asked about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s recent deal with prediction market company Kalshi. He said the league views prediction markets the same as sports betting companies.

“We need a better handle on all the activity happening out there,” he said.

Adam Silver on Giannis’ recent partnership with Kalshi: “We currently are looking at prediction markets in the same way as sports betting companies. In the case of Giannis, it’s a minuscule investment…..We need a better handle on all the activity happening out there.”

— Kelly Iko (@KellyIko) February 14, 2026

- Sat, February 14, 2026 at 10:46 PM GMT+1Silver: No decision has been made in league's Clippers investigation

Asked about the investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers’ alleged side deal with Kawhi Leonard and sustainability company Aspiration, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said no decision has been reached. However, he also acknowledged that he’s not involved in the daily proceedings of the investigation, being conducted by an outside firm.

Adam Silver on Clippers investigation: " I haven't come to any decisions whatsoever yet on the Clippers matter... from everything I've been told, the Clippers have been fully cooperative. But as I said, I'm not involved day to day in the investigation."

— Law Murray 🏴‍☠️ (@LawMurrayTheNU) February 14, 2026

Leonard allegedly received $28 million from Aspiration in an endorsement deal, though he provided no services. The deal appeared to be an effort to circumvent the NBA’s salary cap as Leonard signed a four-year, $176 million extension with the Clippers.

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