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The seats inside Amalie Arena won't remain empty for much longer. The Raptors will open the arena to a limited capacity of 3,500 fans for their remaining regular-season home games, beginning with their March 19 contest against the Utah Jazz.
Raptors to open home games to fans starting March 19
Tickets will go on sale to the general public Thursday. A presale will take place on Wednesday.
LeBron James going to NBA All-Star Game with elections on his mind
Golden State Warriors guard Brad Wanamaker, right, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, in Los Angeles.
“Look what we made happen, what our voices made possible,” James said in a new 51-second ad spot.
Raptors, still depleted by coronavirus, fall to Celtics
Raptors center Aron Baynes (46) yells as he is fouled by Celtics guard Jaylen Brown during the first half Thursday in Boston.
Toronto has lost four of five as the NBA heads into the All-Star break.
Shorthanded Raptors struggle in loss to Pistons
Pistons center Mason Plumlee, right, dunks over Raptors guard Norman Powell during the first half Wednesday in Tampa.
Toronto was without three of its top four scorers because of the NBA’s health and safety protocols. Coach Nick Nurse and most of his staff also were held out again.

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  1. Raptors to open home games to fans starting March 19
    3 hours ago• Raptors
    The seats inside Amalie Arena won't remain empty for much longer. The Raptors will open the arena to a limited capacity of 3,500 fans for their remaining regular-season home games, beginning with their March 19 contest against the Utah Jazz.
  2. NBA All-Star Game facts and rosters
    Yesterday• Raptors
    Injured Nets standout Kevin Durant will sit out the All-Star game in Atlanta.
  3. Pared-down NBA All-Star Game approaches
    Yesterday• Raptors
    LeBron James will lead Team LeBron against Kevin Durant's Team Durant in the All-Star Game, when an ad featuring James talking about voting rights is scheduled to run.
  5. LeBron James going to NBA All-Star Game with elections on his mind
    Mar. 5• Raptors
    Golden State Warriors guard Brad Wanamaker, right, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, in Los Angeles.
  6. Raptors, still depleted by coronavirus, fall to Celtics
    Mar. 5• Raptors
    Raptors center Aron Baynes (46) yells as he is fouled by Celtics guard Jaylen Brown during the first half Thursday in Boston.
  7. Shorthanded Raptors struggle in loss to Pistons
    Mar. 4• Raptors
    Pistons center Mason Plumlee, right, dunks over Raptors guard Norman Powell during the first half Wednesday in Tampa.
  8. NBA says $3 million going to HBCUs through All-Star Game
    Mar. 3• Raptors
    Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, shooting, will captain one of the teams in the NBA All-Star Game.
  9. Raptors will be short-handed when they return to floor
    Mar. 3• Raptors
    Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (23) drives around Houston Rockets forward Jae'Sean Tate (8) during a game last month at Amalie Arena in Tampa.
  10. NBA All-Star break could lead to coronavirus testing pratfalls
    Mar. 2• Raptors
    NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks at a news conference before an NBA preseason basketball game between the Houston Rockets and the Toronto Raptors in Saitama, Japan, on Oct. 8, 2019. Silver, in an interview with The Associated Press on Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, defended the league’s decision to have an All-Star Game in Atlanta on March 7 and said he believes the league can do so safely during a pandemic.
  11. Raptors’ virus issues worsen, Tampa game vs. Bulls called off
    Feb. 28• Raptors
    Toronto Raptors assistant coach Sergio Scariolo, calling a play here in Tampa on Friday, was filling in for head coach Nick Nurse because of coronavirus protocol.
  12. Raptors play on without Pascal Siakam, Nick Nurse, five assistants due to coronavirus protocols
    Feb. 26• Raptors
    Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse argues with an official during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers Tuesday in Tampa.
  13. Raptors fall to fun-loving Heat
    Feb. 25• Raptors
    Heat forward Kelly Olynyk (9) defends against Raptors forward OG Anunoby (3) during the first half of Wednesday's 116-108 Heat win at Miami.
  14. Raptors to host Lakers, Warriors, Nets in Tampa in season’s second half
    Feb. 24• Raptors
    Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) celebrates with guard Norman Powell (24) after the team defeated the Philadelphia 76ers Sunday in Tampa.
  15. Raptors swarm Embiid, but fall to 76ers
    Feb. 24• Raptors
    Raptors guard Terence Davis, left, and center Aron Baynes double-team 76ers center Joel Embiid, who has an off night. But Philadelphia gets plenty of scoring elsewhere to defeat Toronto.
  16. Raptors rally past 76ers, win fourth straight
    Feb. 22• Raptors
    76ers center Joel Embiid, left, works against Raptors center Aron Baynes during the first half. Toronto coach Nick Nurse praises Baynes' defensive effort against Embiid, who has an off night shooting.
  17. Raptors use 11-0 run against Wolves to rally for third straight win
    Feb. 20• Raptors
    Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio drives and tries to get off a shot as the Raptors' Chris Boucher and DeAndre' Bembry close in during the first half on Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, in Minneapolis.
  18. Domestic assault charges against Raptors’ Terence Davis dismissed
    Feb. 19• Raptors
    Toronto Raptors guard Terence Davis (0) dribbles the ball during a game against the Washington Wizards earlier this month in Washington.
  19. Raptors keep Bucks on four-year worst slide
    Feb. 19• Raptors
    Toronto Raptors' OG Anunoby shoots in traffic during the second half against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, in Milwaukee.
  20. Raptors rally comes up short against Minnesota
    Feb. 15• Raptors
    Minnesota Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels dunks past Toronto Raptors' Chris Boucher during the first half Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, in Tampa at Amalie Arena.
  21. Celtics roll to win over Raptors
    Feb. 12• Raptors
    The Celtics' Semi Ojeleye shoots against the Raptors' Chris Boucher (25) and Kyle Lowry in Thursday night's game at Boston.
  22. Raptors remaining in Tampa through end of NBA season
    Feb. 11• Raptors
    Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (23) gestures after shooting a 3-pointer during a game against the New York Knicks in December at Amalie Arena.
  23. Raptors use 3-ball to roll over Wizards
    Feb. 11• Raptors
    Toronto Raptors center Aron Baynes, left, battles for the ball against Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans during the first half Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, in Washington.
  24. Raptors come back to beat Grizzlies
    Feb. 9• Raptors
    Raptors forward DeAndre' Bembry dunks against Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas, left, in the second half of Toronto's 128-113 win Monday night in Memphis.
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