CLEVELAND, Ohio (92.3 The Fan) – Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball and San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray were named by NBA commissioner Adam Silver as injury replacements for the All-Star game to be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on February 20.
Murray will replace injured Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green Ball will replace injured Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant. In addition, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, who was selected as an All-Star reserve, will replace Durant as a starter.
Green, selected as a reserve, is out because of a lower back/disc injury, which has sidelined him for the last 14 games. A four-time All-Star selection, Green is averaging 7.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, 7.4 assists, 1.38 steals and 1.21 blocks in 34 games. He recently told reporters he hopes to be back near the end of February.
Durant, selected as a starter and team captain, will not play because of a sprained MCL in his left knee, which has sidelined him for the last 11 games. A 12-time All-Star, Durant is averaging 29.3 points, 7.4 rebounds and 5.8 assists in 36 games.
