With the 2020-21 NBA season tipping off in a matter of weeks, the Los Angeles Lakers have announced the team will play home games without fans in attendance at Staples Center until further notice.
L.A. made the decision taking into consideration the advice from local and state health officials. However, the organization did not rule out the possibility of allowing fans inside Staples Center at some point during the season.
“The health and safety of our fans, players, staff, and community are our main priority,” the Lakers said in a statement. “[We] will continue to work with state and local officials to come up with a plan to safely welcome fans back to Staples Center in adherence with local, state, and NBA guidelines.