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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01 Nov: The Breakers have embarrassed the Hawks 102-60 in their Australian Basketball League match in Wollongong

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25 Oct: Melbourne United remain unbeaten in basketball's NBL after a 94-67 dismantling of the Cairns Taipans on the road

24 Oct: Crisis averted in the women's Tauihi basketball league

23 Oct: Breakers centre Sam Mennenga is imploring his NBL club to put together a complete performance in tonight's basketball game against the Brisbane Bullets on the North Shore

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Business:
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