A quick update: That's an off day for me, not the Finals. The Lakers and Magic had practice today, but I needed to tuck in a day off someplace, and the second day of rehashing Game 1 and contemplating Game 2 seemed like a good one.

But, off day or no, I should note that the Lakers and NBA have sent out a press release that a "major annoucement" will be made Sunday before Game 2. Since those participating are David Stern, AEG CEO Tim Leiweke, L.A. mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and councilwoman Jan Perry, we can assume it's something happening at Staples Center. The most likely scenario would seem to be that L.A. will host the 2011 all-star game. It was last here in 2004, which isn't all that long ago, but since most teams don't really want to host the game (it's a lot of work, and because the NBA's business partners get the vast majority of tickets, the host team mostly just irritates its season-ticket base) don't be surprised if that's the deal.

Also, don't be surprised if the L.A. Times has a story about this tomorrow in advance of the "major announcement." The NBA has an annoying tendency to leak/hand these kinds of stories to the largest local paper (see every MVP award for the last decade or so for proof.)

Coverage will resume here tomorrow with pre- and post-game entries from Game 2 of the Finals. The pre-game post -- which should be up before the opening tip -- will include news on this "major announcement."

*--Update: Some blogs (most notably ESPN's True Hoops) are reporting/speculating that the announcement is going to be that the NBA Draft is moving from New York to L.A. Hard to get excited about the idea of finding out what the Charlotte Bobcats do with their draft pick, but then, it's not exactly like the all-star game is the greatest moment in sports.