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Blake Griffin and Andrew Bynum were voted Thursday to the All-Star game , joining Kobe Bryant and Chris Paul to give the city of Los Angeles four starters.

ANKARA, Turkey -- Turkish team Besiktas says it is close to reaching a deal with NBA All-Star guard Deron Williams.

The two-time NBA All-Star was acquired from the Utah Jazz on Feb. 23 in a multi-player deal.

Kobe Bryant of the Western Conference All-Stars dunks during the 2011 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

The prelims, as entertaining as they were, are over. Now it's time for the big boys to play. Zach Lowe reveals what he'll be watching for in tonight's NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles.

East vs. West? That's so outdated. What if the NBA adopted the NHL's All-Star draft wrinkle? Zach Lowe and Chris Mannix divide up this year's 24 All-Stars.

And with the first pick ...

The NBA All-Star Game starters will be revealed Thursday night. SI.com's panel of experts names its squads, with the biggest debate coming at point guard for the Western Conference.

Pierce says he's ready to return Paul Pierce #34 of the Boston Celtics is interviewed by sportscaster Cheryl Miller after winning the Foot Locker Three Point Shootout on All-Star Saturday Night, part of 2010 NBA All-Star Weekend at American Airlines Center on February 13, 2010 in Dallas, Texas.

All-Star game MVP D-Wade lifts the East All-Stars over the West.

D-Wade and other NBA All-Stars break out their best moves in Texas.