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flag Jalen Duren pulls out of 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest due to knee soreness; Jase Richardson takes his place.

flag 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. flag Duren, averaging 18 points and 10.7 rebounds, is a key part of Detroit’s top-seeded Eastern Conference team. flag 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. flag The Pistons’ dual All-Star presence marks their first since 2008, signaling a franchise turnaround.

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