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Iman Shumpert out of Slam Dunk Contest

Iman Shumpert of the New York Knicks grabs

Photo credit: Jim McIsaac

Iman Shumpert had to be considered one of the favorites to win this year’s Slam Dunk Competition. But he won’t be competing because of left patella tendinitis.

Shumpert missed Monday’s game against the Nets and isn’t expected to play tonight against the Hawks or tomorrow at Miami so he can rest his knee.

The rookie has had various things bothering him this season from a sprained right...

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