Charlotte Hornets' LaMelo Ball, San Antonio Spurs' Dejounte Murray named to NBA All-Star Game as injury replacements

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball and San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray will make their NBA All-Star Game debuts after being named as injury replacements Monday.

Ball takes the place of Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant, who is recovering from a sprained MCL in his left knee. Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum moves from the reserves to replace Durant as a starter.

Murray takes the place of Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, who has a lower-back disc injury and said last week that he would miss the All-Star Game.

Durant will still serve as a team captain, along with Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James.