Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu bashes ‘lies’ about WNBA 3-point invite
New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu is disputing reports that she declined an invitation to the WNBA 3-point contest.
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Sabrina Ionescu has stated she did not turn down an opportunity to compete in the upcoming WNBA 3-point contest, asserting she never received an official invitation. This clarification follows reports suggesting she chose not to defend her title.
Coverage from outlets including Yahoo Sports, CBS Sports, Fox News, the New York Post, and Bleacher Report emphasizes the confusion surrounding participant selection. Reporting also highlights the absence of other players, such as Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark, and discusses the potential impact these absences may have on the event.
Future updates will clarify the official participant list for the contest. Current coverage does not yet specify which players have formally received or accepted invitations from the league.
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Quick answers
Did Sabrina Ionescu decline an invitation to the contest?
No. According to Ionescu, she was never officially invited to participate.
Why is the status of the WNBA 3-point contest currently a topic of discussion?
Public interest has centered on the absence of several prominent players and reports regarding who turned down or received invitations.
Which players are mentioned in reports regarding the contest roster?
Coverage identifies Sabrina Ionescu, Sophie Cunningham, and Caitlin Clark.
Coverage (6)
- Sophie Cunningham had best response to not making WNBA 3-point contest Yahoo Sports · 10h ago
- Sabrina Ionescu denies report that she turned down chance to compete in WNBA 3-point contest: 'I can't decline an offer I never got officially invited to' Yahoo Sports · 10h ago
- Why Caitlin Clark, others declining WNBA 3-point contest invitations could hurt event's future CBS Sports · 10h ago
- Liberty's Sabrina Ionescu addresses absence from WNBA 3-point contest: 'Never officially got invited' Fox News · 10h ago
- Sabrina Ionescu Denies Rumors on WNBA 3-Point Contest Invite as Liberty Star Won't Defend Title Bleacher Report · 10h ago
- Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu bashes ‘lies’ about WNBA 3-point invite New York Post · 17h ago
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