Suns chairman Jerry Colangelo has said that his team is interested in hosting the All-Star Game at America West Arena to NBA Officials.

"I?m very hopeful it will happen," Colangelo said.

Ski Austin, the NBA?s senior vice president of events and attractions, said the league has not requested official bids for the 2009 game, but when asked about the Valley?s chances, he said, "The truth is, we (the NBA) love Phoenix. We?re very receptive to anything the Suns want to put on the table. I?d say it?s something we definitely want to explore."