Kobe Bryant took home MVP honors as the West held off an East comeback to win the 2011 All-Star Game, 148 to 143.

It's looking bueno for the West so far. They lead 76 to 64 behind 21 from Kobe Bryant. At the break, he's the favorite for game MVP. Pau Gasol (6 for 6 shooting, three offensive boards) has been...

Hiya, chums. All-Star Sunday is here and luckily for everyone involved, it's not raining in Los Angeles. I'm en route to Staples Center, where the game itself is scheduled to start at 5:00 (which...

The dunk contest is back, thanks to exhilarating performances by Blake Griffin, JaVale McGee, DeMar DeRozan and Serge Ibaka.

At All-Star Weekend, NBA Commissioner David Stern held court with the press to discuss the league's ongoing labor negotiations, the possibility of distraction and the latest book about Tim Donaghy.

Hi, all. I'm back in my perch high atop Staples Center, where fans are assembling for Saturday Night festivities. Commissioner Stern just got done with his press conference. I'll have more about...

Justin Bieber ruled the celeb game, and John Wall took home MVP of the rookie-sophomore contest. Our man on the scene has the report.

Our report from Friday of All-Star Weekend, featuring appearances from Pau Gasol, John Wall and Gheorge Muresan.

The NBA's All-Star Weekend is off and running in Los Angeles. We're behind the scenes with all the important news.