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Report: NBA Aiming to Have 25-50% Fan Capacity in Arena Suites This Season

The NBA is looking to have a limited number of fans at games amid the global coronavirus pandemic, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania.

The league reportedly is aiming to have 25–50% fan capacity in arena suites. Fans would have to adhere to COVID-19 protocols like social distancing, wearing face masks and undergoing coronavirus testing. Other changes to fan protocol could include courtside seats sitting 10-12 feet away from the court.

"The NBA's goal is some amount of fans to start the season, depending on each market's restrictions," reports Charania.

The league has yet to set a start date for the 2020-21 season, but the National Basketball Players Association could vote on a potential Dec.