Detroit Pistons first-time All-Star Jalen Duren has withdrawn from the Slam Dunk contest because of a knee injury.
Duren’s spot in the field will be filled by Orlando Magic rookie Jase Richardson.
What it means
The change reshapes the contest lineup on short notice, removing one of the event’s headliners and inserting a first-year player in his place. No additional details about the injury were provided.