The NBA and Indiana Pacer said the COVID-19 pandemic prevented appropriate planning and execution of the activities envisioned for this February.

The league revealed Monday that large blocks of Indianapolis hotel rooms that had been reserved for the event have been released.

A group planning for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis announced Tuesday it will fund a million-dollar initiative to promote healthy bodies and healthy minds across the state.

Indianapolis hosted the game in 1985 at the Hoosier Dome and set an NBA attendance record with more than 43,000 fans in the seats.