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Sabonis to Serve as Durant’s Replacement in the 2021 NBA All-Star Game

Following an injury update, it was announced that Pacers big man Domantas Sabonis will replace Nets star Kevin Durant in next month’s NBA All-Star Game. Durant, who has missed time due to a hamstring injury, will relinquish his spot as an Eastern Conference starter as he recovers.

ESPN’s Tim Bontemps delivered the news on Friday.

Brooklyn Nets star forward Kevin Durant will remain out until after the All-Star break due to a left hamstring strain he suffered earlier this month, the team announced Friday.

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