The Brooklyn Nets forward was supposed to captain the Eastern Conference side, however a routine follow-up MRI on Durant's left hamstring showed he needs additional recovery time.

Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis will replace Durant.

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18 Jan: The New Zealand Breakers have kept their NBL playoff hopes alive after beating the Cairns Taipans 104-86 in Perth

17 Jan: The Perth Wildcats have posted a 92-87 win over the Illawarra Hawks in front of their home fans in the Australian Basketball League

12 Jan: Breakers forward Rob Baker has responded to his coach's defensive criticism in basketball's ANBL

12 Jan: Breakers guard Izaiah Brockington has confessed the team's inconsistency is a mystery after beating the Hawks 101-96 in Illawarra

11 Jan: The Breakers require an instant reset for this afternoon's Australian basketball league trip to Illawarra

10 Jan: The threat of a cyclone in Far North Queensland has forced the postponement of Cairns Taipans Australian basketball league game against rivals Brisbane today

10 Jan: A second quarter disappearing act has underlined a horror night for the Breakers in basketball's NBL

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