The Thunder's plan for reduced seating at home games has been put on hold.
The team will begin the NBA season without fans at Chesapeake Energy Arena, it was announced Monday.
"Our absolute top priority is the health and safety of our guests and our community," the Thunder said in a statement. "For months, we have worked in close collaboration with Chesapeake Energy Arena, the City of Oklahoma City, local health officials and the NBA to put into place thorough health and safety measures to allow for reduced seating capacity.
"However, as we review ongoing and concerning trends in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Oklahoma, we want to exercise an abundance of caution to help control the spread of the virus in our community.