Report: Damian Lillard, Buddy Hield to Compete in NBA All-Star 3-Point Shootout

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard and Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield have reportedly accepted invitations to compete in the three-point contest during NBA All-Star Weekend.

Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports initially reported Lillard's decision on Saturday, and Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium later noted Hield's choice.

It will mark the second time Lillard has participated in the competition and the first since 2014. This will be Hield's first appearance in the competition. 

The three-point contest will take place Feb. 16 as part of All-Star Saturday Night at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Lillard is in the midst of another strong season, averaging 26.2 points, 6.2 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game.

He is also making 2.8 three-pointers per contest and shooting at a 37.1 percent clip from downtown.

The 26-year-old Hield is in the midst of a career season, averaging 20.3 points, 2.2 assists and 5.0 rebounds per game. He's been particularly effective from three-point range, knocking down 3.4 per game at a 46.0 percent clip. 

Given his high level of production, Lillard is likely to be named an All-Star reserve, which would mark his fourth career All-Star selection. Hield is a dark horse to be selected as well. 

Lillard and Hield will join a star-studded field in the three-point contest that includes Lillard's Trail Blazers teammate Seth Curry and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, who is Seth's brother.

Also, Dallas Mavericks forward and future Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki was invited to participate in the event, per Marc Stein of the New York Times on Wednesday.

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker is the reigning NBA Three-Point Contest champion, although it has yet to be announced whether he will be part of the festivities.

Lillard will look to become the first-ever Blazers player to win the three-point contest.