I talked to a few of the rookies and sophomores at today's scrimmage, and there seems to be mixed feelings about his chances, most of which I chalk up to conference affiliation. I talked to Jordan Farmar from the Lakers, who I assumed would be in Horford's corner since he dropped 15 and 20 on them last week, but he is firmly in Durant's corner. Al's going to have to make him pay for that in LA on Tuesday.

Mike Conley of the Grizzlies was much more willing to give Al a chance, and I'll post my full interview with him a little later on this afternoon.

Most of the people involved with All-Star Weekend are scattered around the city at various community service projects, and I will have a chance to see what's going on with that later this afternoon.

Right now I'm on my way down to see Joe Johnson as the All-Stars have their first media availability.

In celebrity sighting news, Gheorge Muresan is here. Just thought you'd like to know.

Back with more later!