New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu denies recent reports claiming she declined an invitation to compete in the WNBA 3-point contest at All-Star weekend. Multiple outlets report that Ionescu reacts to the claims by saying she did not receive an official invitation and therefore could not have turned down an offer she had not been formally given. She also says she is surprised by the reports, noting that she is the reigning champion and previously won the event, including a record-setting performance in 2023. CBS Sports similarly describes Ionescu as a multi-time winner at the contest and quotes her characterization of the report as false. Fox News likewise reports that Ionescu states she never officially got invited, contradicting the idea that she chose not to participate. Yahoo Sports presents Ionescu’s position that she “can’t decline an offer [she] never got officially,” framing the dispute as a misunderstanding or incorrect reporting about her communication or status for the competition.