"The 2013 NBA All-Star game is expected to officially become Houston's on Wednesday.

The NBA has called for "a major NBA announcement" Wednesday at Toyota Center with Houston Mayor Annise Parker, Rockets CEO Tad Brown and NBA commissioner David Stern to appear.

We have previously reported that "a person familiar with the bidding process" said Houston and the Rockets have landed the event. The game will be played Feb. 17 at Toyota Center, which also hosted the 2006 game."