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2011 All-Star Game: How Does Free Agent Movement Affect Who Goes?
The biggest differences will likely take place out West. With players like Amar’e Stoudemire and Carlos Boozer now residing on Eastern Conference teams, a few frontcourt positions have opened up.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/440673-2011-all-star-game-how-does-free-agent-movent-affect-who-goes#page/1

2011 NBA All-Star Game to Bring at Least $85 Million to Los Angeles Economy
Of that, $60 million of the total revenue generated is expected to come from visitors attracted to Los Angeles to attend NBA All-Star Weekend events. The influx of out-of-towners means more money will be spent on area hotels and lodging, transportation, food, beverages, entertainment and shopping. Increased economic activity from local residents and businesses is expected to generate an additional $25 million.
http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/permalink/newsId=20100811005399

First Look at 2011 NBA All-Star Gear
The 2011 All-Star jerseys will follow the traditional Blue/East and Red/West palette. The jersey's read "The East" or the "The West" with a silhouette of the LA skyline in the lettering. The jersey also features the adidas Three Stripes on the sides of the jersey. Being that we are very far from the 2011 All-Star game, anything can change, but for now, these are the 2011 All-Star jerseys.
http://www.kenlu.net/forum/adidas-2011-ASG-Jersey-amp-adiPure-2010-06_51682.html

2011 NBA All-Star Logo unveiled
Before Game 2 of the Lakers-Celtics Finals, the NBA held a press conference to present the logo for the 2011 NBA All-Star game, which will be played in Los Angeles. Ahmad Rashad hosted the festivities, and former Laker James Worthy, current Clipper Eric Gordon, and L.A. mayor Antonio Villaraigoso were all in attendance.
Watch the video

NBA's Vendor Diversity Program
The NBA's objective for the All-Star Vendor Diversity Program is to bring real business opportunities to local woman and minority-owned businesses that are interested in providing goods and services to All-Star. Vendors who are in the Los Angeles County need to:

  1. Complete and submit the on-line application.
  2. Submit proof of certification as a woman or minority-owned enterprise to: nbavendordiversity@nba.com or by fax to 201-974-5972.

The deadline is September 1, 2010. For more information ==> http://www.nba.com/allstarvendordiversity/

Orlando to Host NBA All-Star 2012
NBA Commissioner David Stern announced at a press conference on May 4,
that the new Stadium of the Orlando Magic will host all the All-Star Weekend games and contests between 24-26 February 2012. This is the second time that the All-Star visits Orlando, 20 years after the emotional 1992 edition.
http://www.nba.com/magic/news/release_allstar_050410.html

NBA All-Star Weekend not going to Europe in the near future
There had been talk of holding the game in Europe, perhaps in London ahead of the 2012 Olympics. Stern said that was “just talk,” and nothing more. “Some of the players come up to me and say, ‘Let’s go to London.’ They don’t know how difficult it is to mount something,” Stern said. “I think this game is staying domestic for quite a few more years.”
http://blog.taragana.com/business/2010/05/04/orlando-magics-new-arena-lands-2012-nba-all-star-game-weeklong-festivities-57251/

2010 ALL STAR NEWS

Jason Kidd replaces injured Kobe; David Lee steps in for Iverson
http://www.nba.com/2010/allstar/2010/02/11/kidd.lee.replacements/index.html

Your All-Star Weekend Party List
http://www.dallasbasketball.com/fullColumn.php?id=2545

Gretchen Wilson to perform National Anthem
http://www.nba.com/2010/allstar/2010/02/10/anthem/index.html

Chris Kaman first All-Star Game appearance substituting injured Brandon Roy
http://dimemag.com/2010/02/chris-kaman-replaces-brandon-roy-on-all-star-roster/

Three-Point Shootout Contestants announced
http://www.allstarnba.es/3pointcontes/2010.htm

Billups to replace Paul in 2010 NBA All-Star Game
http://www.nba.com/2010/allstar/2010/02/03/billups.replacement/index.html

Alicia Keys, Shakira and Usher to perform at All-Star Game
http://www.nba.com/2010/allstar/2010/02/02/music.performances/index.html

NBA All-Star Game reserves announced
East reserves - West reserves

NBA All-Star jerseys available at NBA Store
The NBA All-Star Game is a few weeks away, and thanks to the NBA shop's site we now know what the jerseys will look like when the players take the court for the NBA All-Star Game. Interested in buying one? It will set you back $300.
http://store.nba.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=3974076&cp=3974075

Brown, Robinson, Wallace to compete in 2010 Sprite Slam Dunk
2009 Sprite Slam Dunk champion Nate Robinson of the New York Knicks will attempt to become the first three-time winner of the competition when he defends his title on NBA All-Star Saturday Night, Feb. 13, at American Airlines Center Robinson will compete against the Charlotte Bobcats' Gerald Wallace and the Los Angeles Lakers' Shannon Brown.
http://www.nba.com/2010/news/01/18/sprite.dunk.pr/index.html

Demar DeRozan and Eric Gordon to compete in the inaugural All-Star Slam Dunk-In
DeRozan and Gordon will compete in the All-Star Slam Dunk-In competition at halftime of the T-Mobile Rookie Challenge on Friday, Feb. 12. Each player get two dunks in the two minutes one-round dunk-in, with the player receiving the highest percentage of fan votes advancing to the All-Star Saturday Night Sprite Slam Dunk event.
http://www.nba.com/2010/news/01/12/allstar.dunkin/index.html

Chris Kaman Taking Charge, Making Case for All-Star Selection
It's a long shot, mainly due to the Clippers' less-than-stellar 14-18 record. But if Western Conference coaches seek to name a center for the All-Star team who actually starts at center, Kaman is the likely pick.
http://nba.fanhouse.com/2010/01/04/chris-kaman-taking-charge-making-case-for-all-star-selection/

Steve Nash starts "internet campaign" for All-Star votes

NBA 2010 All Star Game Official Commercial starting Usher

An All-Star 3-point possibility for Dallas Mavericks' Kidd?
Kidd says he'd consider it a "once-in-a-lifetime" opportunity to compete in the 3-point shootout during the All-Star Saturday festivities. To take part in the All-Star Weekend in one of his adopted hometowns would be a checkmarks he could put on life's to-do list. The league chooses six players to shoot in the competition, usually the defending champion being among them.
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/basketball/mavs/stories/122609dnspomavslede.3163a9c.html

Decade’s Best: All-Star Game
There was a time not too long ago when the gap between the conferences was far greater, where the Western’s dominance wasn’t even questioned due to a lack of elite teams as well as a shortage of great players in the East. The 2001 NBA All-Star Game was clearly evident of this fact, featuring a Western Conference roster that dwarfed its counterparts in skill and size.
http://www.slamonline.com/online/nba/2009/12/decade’s-best-all-star-game/

The Potential New All-Stars On The Block
Every now and then, players elevate their game to the all-star level. In the 2009-2010 season, there are several players stepping their game up to all-star level. This article focuses on players who could become all-stars for the first time this season.
http://thehoopdoctors.com/online2/2009/12/the-potential-new-all-stars-on-the-block/

All Star Voting Takes A Step Back (Tracy McGrady)
There he is with almost 300,000 votes, which currently has him starting the game besides the leading vote-getter, Kobe Bryant. McGrady’s vote total could be the result of a bleed over effect caused by Yao Ming’s popularity. If so, the NBA has no one to blame but themselves because McGrady is actually listed as an eligible guard to be selected, even though he hasn’t played a game in almost a year.
http://www.intentionalfoul.com/nba/all-star-voting-takes-a-step-back-tracy-mcgrady/

LeBron James May Not Enter Dunk Contest
After saying at last year’s event in Phoenix that he planned to dunk in the 2010 festivities in Dallas, James now says he’s “50-50” about taking part. So why has he changed his mind? “I was excited,” he said. “When I said it I was very excited about doing it. I was there at the event and you get caught up in it a little bit.”
http://www.waitingfornextyear.com/?p=21486

Dwight Howard doesn't sound interested in competing in the All-Star Slam-Dunk contest
When asked whether he would compete in the event, the 23-year-old superstar didn't sound enthused. "I’m getting old, man, they’ve got to stop grabbing me in the games so I can jump. I’ve got to keep my legs. It’s kind of tough. I don’t know. I’ve thought about it. But I think it’s time for us to see more guys get out there and show their stuff. I would love to see a lot of people in it." But, then, he took a look at a nearby video camera and kept his options open. If they want me in it, they ought to vote me in," he said. "Vote me. Vote for me."
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_magic/2009/12/dwight-howard-doesnt-sound-interested-in-competing-in-the-allstar-dunk-contest-but-he-leaves-the-doo.html

Orlando To Lobby For NBA All-Star Game
It has been 17 years since Orlando hosted the All-Star Game. Commissioners are preparing a pitch to host the 2012 NBA All-Star Game in the City Beautiful, which would provide global exposure for the city, but it comes at a price. Mayor Buddy Dyer said that the estimated $1.5 million cost, split between the city, county and the Magic, brings a hefty return.
http://www.wesh.com/sports/21765080/detail.html

Robinson Only Wants to Defend Dunk Title Against LeBron
"If LeBron is in it, I am,'' Robinson, a 5-foot-9 New York guard said in an interview Friday with FanHouse about the Cleveland star who never has been in a dunk contest in his six previous NBA seasons. "If he's in it, I'm in it. But if he's not in it, I might not be in it.''
http://nba.fanhouse.com/2009/11/28/robinson-only-wants-to-defend-dunk-title-against-lebron/

Behind the scenes: The 2010 NBA All-Star Game ballot
Players like Chris Kaman, Brendan Haywood, Ben Wallace, Eric Gordon, Brandon Jennings, Tireke Evans are out of this year's ballot, while people like Allen Iverson, Ramon Sessions or Samuel Dalembert are between the 120 chosen players. At least this year we have no Yi Jianlian competing for a starting forward spot... Marc Stein explains step by step how it works.
http://espn.go.com/blog/TrueHoop/post/_/id/10528/inside-the-all-star-ballot-selections

2010 NBA All-Star Game ballot unveiled
The NBA All-Star ballot lists 120 players -- 60 each from the Eastern and Western conferences -- with 24 guards, 24 forwards, and 12 centers from each conference comprising the list. Voters select two guards, two forwards and one center from each conference. Online voting will continue through January 18.
http://www.allstarnba.es/ballot/

Campaign starts to get Williams on the West team
Why VoteDeron.com?  Let’s get straight to the point.  Deron Williams should have been an All-star by now.  The fact that he hasn’t yet is crazy.  Injuries, bigger names in the WC, and lack of exposure have all contributed to not having been an official All-star despite putting up All-star stats.
http://votederon.com/

NBA Commissioner David Stern wants New Orleans in their All-Star Game rotation
“I know I am on record as saying that Orlando would be a good entry and New Orleans is another one,’’ Stern said Friday. “I do know that New Orleans’ lease is up in 2014 and so I think we will wait on the lease situation being clarified. But it certainly sounds like a good opportunity with a stable lease and the growth and strength that the franchise has demonstrated.’’
http://www.nola.com/hornets/index.ssf/2009/10/nba_commissioner_david_stern_w.html

The top 10 finest All-Star moments of the last decade
It's a huge heap of nonsense. You have to sit through tired musical acts, lots of silly intros, tons of gushing commentary, and you might not ever get a payoff. The players could be hungover, the dunks can bounce off the back iron. That said, the best-case scenario behind the NBA's All-Star weekend can be quite memorable. At its best, it is the best. No other sport can touch it.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/blog/ball_dont_lie/post/The-top-10-finest-All-Star-moments-of-the-last-d?urn=nba,190272

NBA announces inaugural Dribble, Dish & Swish competition for kids
Dribble, Dish & Swish is free for boys and girls ages 7 to 12. The competition gives participants the opportunity to showcase their fundamental basketball skills and physical fitness through a time-based, half-court obstacle course. More than 200 local competitions will take place through late November in locations throughout New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Atlanta, Phoenix, and Miami. The top two participants in each age and gender group across all regional competitions -a total of six boys and six girls- will receive an all-expense paid trip to NBA All-Star 2010, where they will compete in the national finals at NBA All-Star Jam Session presented by adidas. One lucky finalist will serve as a ball kid at a select NBA All-Star event and will have the opportunity to spend time with players during pregame warm-ups.
http://www.nba.com/2009/news/08/13/dribble.pass.swish.release/

Los Angeles and STAPLES Center to host NBA All-Star 2011
Los Angeles and STAPLES Center have been selected to host NBA All-Star 2011, marking the fifth time The City of Angels and the second time STAPLES Center will be the site of the annual celebration.
http://www.nba.com/2009/news/06/07/2011.allstar/index.html

Stars of the 2010 NBA All-Star Weekend
Now that the 2009 NBA All-Star Weekend is behind us, and the 2009 NBA Draft is upon us, we can take an early look at the 2010 NBA All-Star Weekend, specifically at the rising stars in the NCAA that could be participants in next years festivities.
http://thedrubbing.com/2009/06/25/stars-of-the-2010-nba-all-star-weekend/

Commissioner: All-Star game in Orlando's future
NBA commissioner David Stern says the Orlando Magic will host an All-Star game soon in their new arena. "Without question, there is an All-Star game in Orlando's future." Stern could not give a year but said he hopes it would be announced before the 2010 All-Star game. The Magic's new arena is expected to open for the 2010-11 season. Stern also said he does not see the All-Star game moving out of the country anytime soon because there are too many NBA franchises trying to host the game.
http://www.nba.com/2009/news/04/28/magic.stern.ap/index.html

LeBron James 'Preliminarily' Commits to the 2010 Slam Dunk Contest
"Right now I'm preliminarily putting my name in the 2010 contest Saturday night," he said before continuing in the third-person, "LeBron James is saying in 2010, in Dallas Stadium, [preliminarily] he will compete."
http://nba.fanhouse.com/2009/02/15/lebron-james-preliminarily-commits-to-the-2010-slam-dunk-conte/

Shaq keeps All-Star Game MVP trophy
Shaquille O'Neal of the Suns and Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers shared the award after leading the Western Conference to victory at the All-Star Game at US Airways Center. But there was only one trophy, which O'Neal and Bryant playfully played tug-o-war with after the game.
http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/sports/articles/2009/02/26/20090226spt-sunsnb.html

New Orleans officials express interest in 2014 NBA All-Star Game
Jay Cicero, president/CEO of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, is in Phoenix for All-Star weekend to observe and tell NBA officials that New Orleans wants to host the event again in 2014. "The NBA knows and understands we are very interested in having the game back,'' Cicero said. "It looks like the next possible date is 2014 for us and we've had an awful lot of conversations about that.
http://blog.nola.com/hornetsbeat/2009/02/new_orleans_officials_hoping_t.html

Student cashes in at NBA All-Star Weekend
Ryan Dawson, might not ever play for the NBA, but he is $25,000 richer after winning the 2009 EA Sports NBA Live Challenge Championship.
The tournament, featuring 11 of the country's best Xbox 360 gamers, took place during NBA All-Star Weekend, Feb. 13 to 15, in Phoenix.
http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/news/display.htm?StoryID=87330

Mayo, Johnson, Durant in All-Star H-O-R-S-E game
The contest will take place outdoors at the NBA's All-Star Block Party on Saturday in Phoenix before TNT televises the All-Star Saturday night festivities. Players will have 24 seconds to execute their shots, and an NBA referee will rule if they're done properly. Dunking won't be allowed.
http://www.nba.com/2009/allstar2009/02/10/horse.field.allstar09.20090210.ap/index.html

Cavs' Williams replaces Bosh in All-Star Game
Twice snubbed, the Cleveland Cavaliers point guard was added to the roster Tuesday by NBA commissioner David Stern as a replacement for injured Toronto Raptors forward Chris Bosh. Williams wasn't voted in by the fans, nor was he chosen by Eastern Conference head coaches as a reserve. Then he was passed over by Stern in favor of Boston's Ray Allen, who is replacing injured Orlando guard Jameer Nelson on the roster.
http://www.nba.com/2009/allstar2009/02/10/allstar.williams.ap/index.html

Nuggets' Smith to replace injured Gay in Slam Dunk Contest
Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith was added to this year's competition on Tuesday, replacing injured Memphis forward Rudy Gay, who is suffering from a left hip flexor and will be unable to compete.
http://www.hoopsworld.com/TheWireStory.asp?id=16509

Jason Kapono leads Three-Point Shootout participants
The Toronto Raptors' Jason Kapono will seek to become the third player to capture three consecutive titles in this year's Foot Locker Three-Point Shootout, which will be held on Saturday, Feb. 14, at US Airways Center, as part of NBA All-Star Saturday Night.
http://www.nba.com/2009/allstar2009/02/04/shootout_release.allstar09.20090204/index.html

Celtics' Allen replaces injured Nelson on East team
Allen was added to the Eastern Conference team Thursday by commissioner David Stern after Nelson was forced to pull out because of a torn labrum in his right shoulder. Allen joins teammates Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett on the roster for the Feb. 15 game in Phoenix.
http://www.nba.com/2009/allstar2009/02/05/allen.allstar.20090205.ap/index.html

Jordin Sparks to sing national anthem at All-Star Game
Pop sensation and 2009 Grammy nominee Jordin Sparks will return to her hometown of Phoenix, Arizona to perform the National Anthem prior to the start of the 2009 NBA All-Star Game at US Airways Center on Sunday, Feb. 15. The performance will air live on TNT, Score Canada, ESPN Radio, and in more than 215 countries and territories beginning at 8 p.m. ET.
http://www.nba.com/2009/allstar2009/02/06/sparks_anthem.allstar09.20090206/index.html

TNT to air H-O-R-S-E game featuring NBA players
TNT announced the addition of the popular basketball shot-making game H-O-R-S-E to its NBA All-Star 2009 coverage. The H-O-R-S-E game will air live during TNT's two-hour Inside the NBA (5 - 7 p.m. ET) on Saturday, February 14. Participants for the event will be announced at a later date.
http://www.nba.com/2009/allstar2009/02/03/tnt.HORSE/index.html

NBA D-League All-Stars Announced
Fifteen players with NBA experience highlight the rosters for the third annual NBA D-League All-Star Game which will be played on Feb. 14 at the NBA's All-Star Jam Session. The game will tip off at 2 p.m. MT on Jam Session's Center Court and will be shown live on NBA TV.
http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/2009_allstar_rosters.html

Johnny Legend and Juanes to perform at halftime of All-Star Game
Five-time Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter John Legend and 17-time Latin Grammy winner Juanes will perform during the 2009 NBA All-Star Game Halftime Show on Sunday, Feb. 15, at US Airways Center in Phoenix. Prior to the start of the game, Pop superstar Chris Brown along with Phoenix Suns center Shaquille O'Neal will introduce the All-Star players.
http://www.nba.com/2009/allstar2009/01/27/legend.shaq.allstar09.pregame/index.html

Gary native Bill Tosheff to be honored at NBA All-Star Weekend
The longtime president of the Pre-1965 NBA Players Association has been invited, along with 25 guests of his choosing, to participate in this year's event -- although he's not quite certain as to why. For 20 years, Tosheff has represented the three- and four-year veterans who were excluded from the NBA Pension inclusion in 1988. Since July of 2007, Tosheff estimates he's helped nearly 100 players and their families get close to $3.5 million in pension money and catchup checks.
http://www.thetimesonline.com/articles/2009/01/14/sports/region_sports/doc8af7cadda0ae883c8625753d007d92c2.txt

Should Yi Jianlian Play in the NBA All-Star Game?
The rosters for this year's NBA All-Star game are beginning to take shape following the third round of votes. Chinese player Yi Jianlian of the New Jersey Nets, buoyed by a strong Chinese voting contingent, is third among the forwards in the Eastern Conference balloting. But an article in the Beijing Youth Daily notes that controversy has arisen in China over whether Yi Jianlian is qualified to play in the All-Star game at all.
http://english.cri.cn/2886/2009/01/04/1461s439306.htm

NBA All-Star uniforms released
Take a look what NBA.com slipped into their online store this fine New Year's Eve: the jerseys for the 2009 NBA All-Star game, which will be played February 15th in Phoenix.
http://store.nba.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=2977723

Adidas TS Creator All-Star Team East Edition
The Adidas TS Creator model has been very popular as of late. Here we feature a special pair created for the Eastern Conference All Stars. They sport a silver / obsidian / university blue color combination along with the all star logoman appearing on the midsole with EAST written over it.
http://www.kicksonfire.com/2008/12/28/adidas-ts-creator-all-star-team-east-edition/

Slam Dunk Contestants
Dwight Howard will defend his crown against Rudy Gay, 2006 champion Nate Robinson, and a fourth player to be chosen between 3 rookies:
Joe Alexander, Rudy Fernandez and Russell Westbrook.
http://www.nba.com/dunk/

Nike Zoom Kobe 4 “2009 NBA All-Star Game”
Coinciding with this year’s West colorway, the Nike Zoom Kobe 4 “2009 NBA All-Star Game” features a Red/White upper. It contains gold accents in the form of Kobe’s signature in cursive on the heel and Bryant’s logo on the tongue.
http://www.nicekicks.com/nike-zoom-kobe-4-2009-nba-all-star-game/

NBA All-Star Saturday will be available in 3-D
The NBA is going to announce today that it will present its All-Star Saturday night program of the slam dunk contest, three-point shooting contest and skill challenge in a three-dimensional format at 80 movie theaters around the country Feb. 14.
http://www.latimes.com/sports/printedition/la-sp-nba3d10-2008dec10,0,5852347.story

How to improve the All-Star Weekend
In recent years, the NBA All-Star weekend has just not been fun to watch. That is why I have three additions which will spice things up for this year: H-O-R-S-E, Knockout and 1-on-1. Take it or leave it David Stern, but these three will definitely attract viewers and boost ratings.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/87947-ladies-and-gentlemen-the-new-and-improved-nba-all-star-weekend

NBA All-Star Wallpapers
http://www.basketwallpapers.com/USA/NBA-All-Star/

NBA All-Star Balloting has started
Vote daily until Jan. 19 and win great prizes
http://www.nba.com/allstar2009/asb/eng/ballot.html

NBA All-Star 2009 FAQ
http://www.nba.com/suns/news/as09_faq_080228.html

Do you think the NBA All-Star ballot needs to be changed?
With the way the game is going, as the concept of the true center continues to dwindle and with more power forward/center hybrid players than ever, the ballot should be divided as follows: Point Guards (one starter), Wings (two starters), Big Men (two starters).
http://dimemag.com/2008/11/change-the-nba-all-star-ballot/

Volunteers can get in on All-Star action
When the NBA All-Star Game comes to town, you could be a part of it. The NBA is looking for 2,000 energetic volunteers to help out with the All-Star Jam Session, the basketball extravaganza geared toward fans that includes the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game and All-Star Practice.
http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/local/articles/2008/11/04/20081104jamvolunteer1104.html

2010 NBA All-Star Game to be played in Cowboys' new stadium
An announcement is planned Thursday before the Mavericks' season opener against Houston to unveil the Cowboys' new stadium in Arlington as the site for the All-Star Game, multiple sources said Wednesday.
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/football/cowboys/stories/102908dnspoallstar.15bc907d3.html

Dallas Leading Race For 2010 All-Star Game?
Projected candidates to host the 2010 NBA All-Star Game include Dallas, Toronto, Charlotte, and New York. Dallas appears to be the front-runner. There has been a proposal to have the game at the new Cowboys' Stadium, which would allow all the Mavericks season ticket-holders to be able to attend.
http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/54719/20081005/dallas_leading_race_for_2010_all_star_game/

NBA All-Star Vendor Diversity Program Seeking Businesses Owned by Women, Minorities
The NBA’s objective for the All-Star Vendor Diversity Program is to bring real business opportunities to Phoenix-area woman- and minority-owned businesses that are interested in providing goods and services during the All-Star festivities.
If your business is interested in participating in the NBA All-Star Vendor Diversity Program, please visit:
http://www.nba.com/allstarvendordiversity/

Buzz Already Beginning for 2009 NBA All-Star Parties in Phoenix
Start booking your plane flights and hotel rooms in the Phoenix area now! Information has been released about three parties that are scheduled to take place during the NBA All-Star Weekend - February 13-15, 2009.
Special invited guests include Mary J. Blige, Alicia Keys, Keyshia Cole, T-Pain, Lil Wayne, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, Tracy McGrady! More info about the parties will be released in the coming months!
You can visit OfficialAllStarParties.com for the party details

Madison Square Garden seeks 2012 NBA All-Star
With a $500 million renovation planned for Madison Square Garden, the Knicks are preparing an application to host the All-Star Game at the earliest possible date. The renovated Garden is scheduled to be ready for basketball by the 2011-12 season. The league has a history of awarding the All-Star Game to new arenas, as it did in 2002 (Staples Center in Los Angeles), 2005 (Pepsi Center in Denver) and 2006 (Toyota Center in Houston).
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/24/sports/basketball/24stern.html?_r=1&ref=basketball&oref=slogin

If Orlando hosts 2012 NBA All-Star Game, fans will party in tents
The goal is to showcase the city's $480 million arena, which breaks ground Friday, with a planned opening in late 2010. Magic executive Alex Martins says he's lobbying NBA Commissioner David Stern to put Orlando into a regular rotation of cities that would host the All-Star Game. Florida's warm winters and massive stock of hotel beds make it ideal, he said. As for 2012, Martins said league officials were open to an "indoor/outdoor" concept for the Jam Session. The event requires 500,000 square feet of space.
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/orl-allstar2308jul23,0,3068355.story

The Worst NBA All Stars of the Past Two Decades
Looking back through 1986, when His Airness decided that basketball needed some revision, five NBA All Stars stand out as particularly egregious selections. Granted, I'm looking at full-season numbers, and the people choosing teams were looking at the half-seasons, but some of these are just too ridiculous to let slide...
http://www.rufusonfire.com/2008/07/worst-nba-all-stars-of-past-two-decades.html

Celtics consider applying to host an NBA All-Star Game
The Celtics have the paperwork in hand to apply to host an NBA All-Star Game as early as 2010. They will make a decision on whether to apply after the championship series ends. The paperwork must be filed by the end of the summer. The NBA is currently considering sites for 2010-12.
http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/articles/2008/06/11/a_star_turn_looming_for_boston/

Cowboys stadium possible site for NBA All-Star Game
Two NBA sources say that the Dallas Mavericks have made inquiries that could bring the 2010 NBA All-Star Game to the new Cowboys Stadium in Arlington.
"They are interested in making a bid," one source said. "But it's still in the early stages."
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/football/cowboys/stories/052908dnspoallstar.35f84e0.html

Orlando makes its pitch for the 2011-2012 NBA All-Star Game
The Magic made a formal pitch at the NBA Board of Governor's meeting to hold the NBA All-Star Game in Orlando during the 2011-12 season, a year after the club opens its new arena. Magic Chief Operating Officer Alex Martins is hopeful the league will bring the game to Orlando, and Commissioner David Stern has mentioned the city in a possible rotation of NBA markets.
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orl-mnotes2308apr23,0,1479687.story

NBA should bring All-Star Weekend back to New Orleans in 2010
Orlando also has been penciled in for a game in the near future after its new arena is completed in 2010. As long as we're considering future sites, here's a thought: Bring the game back here in 2010. Why? Because New Orleans needs it more than any other NBA city.
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/2008/02/17/2008-02-17_nba_should_bring_allstar_weekend_back_to.html

Orange County pushing for the 2010 NBA All-Star

True Hardwood Story: The NBA All Star Weekend
The NBA All-Star Weekend used to be one of the marquee events of the NBA season, whether it was seeing your favorite stars go head to head, or who will dazzle everyone in the Slam Dunk Contest. So, now let's take a look back on previous AllStar game weekends the highs, the lows, and the did you knows...
http://www.armchairgm.com/Article:T!_True_Hardwood_Story:_The_NBA_All_Star_Weekend

Shaq's streak of 14 NBA All-Star selections ends
The Miami Heat center was not on the list of Eastern Conference reserves released Thursday for the Feb. 17 game in New Orleans. O'Neal will still be going to the all-star festivities, but only to host a couple of parties and appear at other events that weekend. O'Neal, Jerry West and Karl Malone are the only players selected to 14 straight NBA All-Star Games.
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/basketball/nba/heat/2008-01-31-shaq-all-star-streak_N.htm

All-Star 2008: 10 Who Could Be First Timers
But just as the All-Star game is about collecting the players in the prime of their careers for a mutual celebration, it's also about recognizing the players who will have the proverbial torch passed down to them and sometimes it's just a chance to give props to a guy who is putting it all together and having a career year. Al Harrington, Andre Iguodala, Richard Jefferson, Al Jefferson, Chris Kaman, Corey Magette, Kevin Martin, Chris Paul, Zack Randolph and Deron Williams.
http://www.nba.com/allstar2008/firsttimers_071115.html

NBA Allows Their Stars to Shine
The NBA All-Star Game showcases the most supremely talented players in the sport in a format that more closely resembles a "real" game than the All-Star Games in other sports do. All-Star statistics do not have the same cachet as regular season and playoff numbers but it is interesting to look at which players have excelled in the midseason classic. Each era of NBA history has a few players who have performed particularly well in All-Star competition.
http://20secondtimeout.blogspot.com/2007/09/nba-allows-their-stars-to-shine.html

NBA All-Star Game could be in Orlando's future
Martins also said that he would expect for the Magic to be part of a Central Florida bidding process to land the NBA All-Star Weekend in 2012, during the second season the Magic are in the new arena.
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orl-bk-martins072707,0,4178145.story

NBA Reveals 2008 All-Star New Orleans Logo
The logo features the Hornets' Mardi Gras colors of teal, purple and gold. It also includes several distinct New Orleans touches, including brass instruments that acknowledge the city's rich musical history, as well as a depiction of the wrought iron material commonly used in Big Easy balconies.
http://www.nba.com/hornets/news/allstar_logo_070717.html

Stern says NBA wants to do more than just All-Star game for New Orleans
"Although we're happy to participate with the tourism industry to make it better and to demonstrate the vibrancy of it, we'd also like to find a way to cross over and make more of a contribution to what seems to be picking up steam of developments in New Orleans." - Stern said -
http://blog.nola.com/tpsports/2007/06/stern_says_nba_wants_to_do_mor.html

Tax deal for NBA All-Star Game?
State may waive $400K in sales taxes to help Phoenix land 2009 contest. NBA commissioner David Stern selects the host for the game and is expected to announce his 2009 choice this summer.
http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/daily/local/53324.php

David Stern: NBA to Look Into Adding H-O-R-S-E to All-Star Weekend
We're open to it. I think we are continually looking for different ways to showcase our players skills. One issue there is competitiveness! We might get somebody so hot they will embarrass everybody else. But we will look into it -said David Stern during a chat n ESPN-
http://www.aolsportsblog.com/2007/04/17/david-stern-nba-to-look-into-adding-h-o-r-s-e-to-all-star-weeke/

Progress made in All-Star talks. New Orleans finalizing details for game with NBA
The NBA and New Orleans have made significant progress in preparation for the league's 2008 All-Star Game, and sources familiar with the situation said contractual agreements have been wrapped up. "We're now planning to put the finishing touches on all the details and looking forward to making an announcement in the near future," a source said.
http://www.nola.com/sports/t-p/index.ssf?/base/sports-23/1146551630249870.xml

A giant snore. NBA All-Star Game and 'events' have become a joke
The NBA needs to spend less time putting together rap concerts at halftime and more time putting together a great game. Maybe the league needs to follow in the footsteps of Major League Baseball and give home court advantage in the NBA Finals to the winning conference. Maybe then the players would guard someone.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/writers/jay_mohr/02/22/mohr.sports/

Raptors still high in NBA All-Star bid
The Raptors vow to consult with their season-ticket holders once more before applying for the 2011 NBA all-star game. The reason a consultation is needed is that sometimes season subscribers have unrealistic notions about how many, if any, all-star-related events they'll get to attend.
http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Columnists/Harris/2005/08/06/1162038.html

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