Damian Lillard, who hasn't played this season, joining Devin Booker, Donovan Mitchell, Jamal Murray in NBA All-Star 3-point contest

Damian Lillard isn't expected to play this season out while recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon. But he'll return to a familiar spot at next week's NBA All-Star festivities.

PORTLAND, OREGON - DECEMBER 29: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers runs a drill on the court before a game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on December 29, 2025 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Amanda Loman/Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OREGON - DECEMBER 29: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers runs a drill on the court before a game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on December 29, 2025 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Amanda Loman/Getty Images)
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Damian Lillard isn't expected to play this season while recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon. 

But he'll return to a familiar spot at next week's NBA All-Star festivities. The Portland Trail Blazers guard has been invited to participate in the 3-point contest. He'll do so alongside Devin Booker, Kon Knueppel, Tyrese Maxey, Donovan Mitchell, Jamal Murray, Bobby Portis Jr. and Norman Powell. 

This story will be updated.

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