Jalen Duren out of dunk contest; replaced by Jase Richardson

Pistons first-time All-Star Jalen Duren is pulling out of the Slam Dunk contest due to a knee injury. He will be replaced by Magic rookie Jase Richardson.
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LeBron James Sets Record Straight on Dunk Contest After Lakers-Wizards

The dunks looked effortless. The conversation that followed was not. After throwing down windmills and alley-oops in a blowout win, the idea of LeBron James returning to the Slam Dunk Contest briefly felt alive again.
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"I'm just the third-best dunker in the league" - Why MJ wasn't pleased with his 1987 dunk contest win

Basketball fans were thrilled when Chicago Bulls icon Michael Jordan signed up for the 1987 Slam Dunk Contest. After all, Mike had amazed them with his ferocious and high-flying dunks throughout the season. If he could effortlessly glide in the air during ...

Heat’s Keshad Johnson selected for All-Star dunk contest; Larsson doubtful vs. Wizards, Powell questionable

Even amid an uneven season, the Heat will have participants on each day of All-Star Weekend. Saturday, Keshad Johnson was named to the four-player field for the dunk contest.