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I don't think it has already been posted on the main board but there is a strong possiblity that the All-Star Game 2008 will be held in New Orleans.

"Everything we have seen and heard, we have little doubt that New Orleans will soon regain its place among the world's premier cities for hosting major sporting events," Stern said. "Therefore, I have committed to Gov. Blanco that we will immediately begin exclusive negotiations with her representatives to bring the NBA's signature event, the 2008 All-Star Game, to New Orleans."

"The All-Star Game is huge and was a very important part of this deal," said Doug Thornton, regional vice president of SMG, the company that manages New Orleans Arena and the Superdome for the state. "It would give a very positive signal across the country that New Orleans is back, and I think the league has confidence we can do it by 2008."

New Orleans Set To Host The 2008 All-Star Game

N.O. set for All-Star Game when team returns in 2007-08

That sounds like a great idea to help the City get back on its feet. The NBA is doing the right thing IMO.