As he does during every NBA All-Star Weekend, NBA commissioner David Stern gave his state of the league press conference, touching on topics such as CBA negotiations, revenue sharing, and the Lakers' new TV contract.

So far, Lakers' star Kobe Bryant is keeping a low profile at All-Star Weekend. One doesn't get the sense he's in a celebratory mood.

Blake Griffin is the first player ever to participate in the three major events of All Star Weekend all in the same year.