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

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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

09 Jan: The Breakers aren't concerned about their sub-par home record in the Australian NBL this season

09 Jan: The Breakers are focusing on performance, not their lowly position on the Australian basketball league ladder

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