The last time fans were allowed into NBA arenas was on March 11, the day the league decided shut down due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Now, more than seven months later, it looks like arenas will continue to be empty at the start of next season.
Shams Charania of The Athletic is reporting that the NBA sent a memo to all 30 teams to prepare to be without fans and arena generated revenue to start the season. After being criticized for the viewing experience on television during the games in the Orlando bubble, the league is trying to improve the product.