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Utah Jazz forward Jeremy Evans will replace Iman Shumpert of the New York Knicks in Saturday’s Slam Dunk Contest at All-Star Weekend. The NBA announced the switch Wednesday. Shumpert has tendinitis in his left knee. The 6-9 Evans is in his second season. Of his 88 career baskets, 61 have been dunks, including 30 alley-oops. SheridanHoops

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Brian T. Smith: Earl Watson planned to help Evans in dunk contest, but he's already made other plans for All-Star break. Watson will coach Evans via text. Twitter

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Iman Shumpert of the New York Knicks will no longer compete in the dunk contest, according to sources close to the situation. Shumpert missed Monday’s game against the New Jersey Nets due to a knee injury and he’ll rest during the weekend. While he wanted to compete in the dunk contest, getting healthy is his top priority. Shumpert will likely be replaced by Jeremy Evans of the Utah Jazz. On Tuesday afternoon, the Utah Jazz’s official website announced that Evans was added to the dunk contest. They also released a video of Evans dunking and encouraging fans to vote for him on Saturday night. However, the video was removed shortly after being uploaded on the website. The NBA didn’t want the news leaking out until an official announcement was made. HoopsWorld

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Jody Genessy: According to Jeremy Evans on this video http://on.nba.com/wnoEOb, the Jazz forward will be in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. (h/t @ReaganHackett) Twitter

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Jody Genessy: Still no word from Jazz or NBA on rumor that Jeremy Evans has been or will be added to dunk contest. Twitter

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Brian T. Smith: Jeremy Evans still hasn't heard whether he'll be invited to #NBA All-Star dunk contest. Twitter

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Brian T. Smith: #UtahJazz teammates want Jeremy Evans to be in the #NBA All-Star dunk contest. Evans said he's definitely game, but he'd need advance notice so he can work up a repertoire. Jumping and flying through the air isn't a problem for Evans, and he was asked by Orlando's ... Twitter

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Jody Genessy: Jazz forward Jeremy Evans wants a deal to be signed pronto: "I just think it's silly that we're fighting over so much money." Twitter

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Jorge Sierra: Wesley Matthews, Earl Watson and Jeremy Evans have been added to the rosters at the Pro Player Charity Classic in Salt Lake City. Twitter

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The Jazz's Jeremy Evans and Derrick Favors have no plans to play overseas during the NBA lockout and are sticking to their offseason routines. Same for former Utah guard Earl Watson, who'll be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the 2011-12 season starts. Salt Lake Tribune

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Brian T. Smith: Jazz's Jeremy Evans idolized Celtics' Kevin Garnett when he was growing up. But added, "KG, he's a little different than I expected." Twitter

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Armed with oils, pastels, acrylics and charcoal, Evans draws and paints celebrities, landscapes and anything else that inspires him. Earl Watson, Francisco Elson and Al Jefferson are among a handful of teammates for whom Evans has sketched likenesses on basketballs, and he points to portraits of Michael Jordan and Halle Berry as sources of pride. “I started drawing when I was 5 years old,” says Evans, who turns 24 in October. “And my stick figures were a little different from everyone else’s.” SLAM

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While short in distance, the trip to Sin City is a far cry from the largely Mormon population of Salt Lake City, Utah, where Evans spends most of his time. He says he’s drawn a series of pictures of Salt Lake’s nationally renowned Latter-day Saints Temple, which he may look to sell should the NBA work stoppage continue. And while art is a chance for Evans to express his creativity and get away from the game, during the lockout, it can also transport him back to the court. “If I’m painting a basketball scene, it feels like I’m there,” says Evans. “I can see the crowd and the game.” SLAM

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Brian T. Smith: Jazz's Jeremy Evans now being represented by agent Mark Bartelstein. Twitter

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Jazz forward Jeremy Evans will compete in the upcoming Impact Basketball League, an IBL spokesman confirmed Friday. Evans has been listed on the initial roster of players that are scheduled to participate in the event, which is set for Sept. 12-23 in Las Vegas and will feature more than 60 NBA players. New York's Chauncey Billups, Washington's John Wall and Memphis' Zach Randolph are among those listed as participants. The IBL is the first major official gathering of NBA players during the lockout, which has lasted for more than two months. Salt Lake Tribune

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Jonathan Rinehart: Just ran into Jeremy Evans' mom outside the team hotel. He has 117 friends and family coming to the game tonight in Memphis. Twitter

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Jim Burton: Jeremy Evans has beeen sent to the D League. Will play two and go on the road trip with the Jazz. Twitter

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Steve Luhm: Barring change of plans this morning, Jazz rookie Jeremy Evans will play with the D-League's Utah Flash Friday and Saturday night. Twitter

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Steve Luhm: Coach Tyrone Corbin says Jazz are still discussion possible D-League assignment for rookie Jeremy Evans. May happen. Twitter

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Jody Genessy: Rookie Jeremy Evans said he would not be opposed to getting a call to go play with the Flash if Jazz decide to send him down to D-League. Twitter

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