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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24 Jan: Another blow for the New Zealand Breakers, following last night's heartbreaking two-point overtime home loss to the Adelaide 36ers

24 Jan: Coach Petteri Koponen is putting his hand up for the crucial turnover in the Breakers overtime defeat to Adelaide in basketball's NBL

22 Jan: A blow to the Breakers ambitions of sneaking into the ANBL play-offs

21 Jan: The Breakers need officials in basketball's Aussie NBL to do them a favour, after losing American forward Rob Baker to a season-ending knee injury

21 Jan: The Breakers hump day form remains a talking point heading into their latest fixture in basketball's ANBL tonight

20 Jan: A sombre mood within the Breakers basketball club after losing a team-favourite player to a season-ending injury

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

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Basketball:
Another blow for the New Zealand Breakers, following last night's heartbreaking two-point overtime home loss to the Adelaide 36ers 14:06

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Coach Petteri Koponen is putting his hand up for the crucial turnover in the Breakers overtime defeat to Adelaide in basketball's NBL 13:46

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Rugby:
Test halfback Noah Hotham is hoping for an injury-free year after spending a large chunk of 20-25 on the sidelines 13:26

Law and Order:
A homicide investigation has been launched in Clutha, following the death of a woman last night 12:26

Living & Travel:
Aucklanders appear to be taking more care out on the water - ahead of this Anniversary weekend 11:56

Cricket:
Optimism within the Black Caps that another convincing defeat doesn't mean their T20 cricket series against India is a lost cause 11:46

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