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Jalen Duren pulls out of 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest due to knee soreness; Jase Richardson takes his place.
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren, selected as an All-Star reserve, has been scratched from the 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest due to knee soreness, with the spot going to Orlando Magic’s Jase Richardson.
Duren, averaging 18 points and 10.7 rebounds, is a key part of Detroit’s top-seeded Eastern Conference team.
Richardson, the 25th overall pick in 2025, will compete in the dunk contest at the Intuit Dome on Feb. 14, aiming to honor his father’s legacy.
The Pistons’ dual All-Star presence marks their first since 2008, signaling a franchise turnaround.
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Jalen Duren se retira del Concurso Slam Dunk de la NBA 2026 debido a dolor en la rodilla; Jase Richardson toma su lugar.