Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday that New York will allow limited numbers of fans in attendance at arenas and stadiums starting Feb. 23, with the Nets-Kings game the first one cleared by the state’s department of health.

The Nets announced they would allow up to 10 percent capacity “until further notice.” With Barclays Center’s capacity listed at 17,732, that would mean almost 1,800 fans in the building. It’s a small amount, but it will help both the team’s economy, and the players’ psychological and emotional states.

“Extremely excited. The game is just not the same without fans. Any time you can have even a little bit, it changes a lot,” Joe Harris said. “The first time we played against fans in Memphis and then in Cleveland, those games just feel different than the empty arenas where you sort of have this artificial energy.”

Nets coach Steve Nash said the decision is huge, both for society and for his team’s inconsistent motivation.

“That’s great. No, it’s exciting to be able to have a little slice of normalcy. I think it’s great for the fans, great for the players and great for the organization and community. So I think it’s a win all around,” Nash said. “And I’ve no doubt the league will make it as safe and thoughtful as possible in order to do it in a manageable way.”

The state announced some restrictions, among them capping attendance at 10 percent of capacity and mandating that fans provide negative COVID-19 tests taken within 72 hours of attending a game.

“The truth is, we cannot stay closed until everyone is vaccinated,” Cuomo said during a press conference. “The economic, psychological, emotional cost would be incredible.”

So far in an up-and-down season, the Nets have had trouble manufacturing their own energy. Their 7-3 mark against foes with records at .500 and above is tied with the Jazz for the best in the NBA, but their 8-9 mark against losing teams has held them back and speaks to inconsistent focus and a tendency to sleepwalk through games.

Nash said he is convinced having fans in the stands — even if those stands are 90 percent empty — can only benefit his players.

“I think it does help. It’s tough to play four games a week and to not have that element, that electricity in the building,” Nash said. “Now, it’s obviously 10 percent, isn’t a packed house, but I think it is a little boost. And it can help at least the players enjoy the experience a little more and make the season a little less monotonous.”

John Abbamondi, CEO of Nets parent company BSE Global, said in a statement the franchise would be “donating a portion of ticket proceeds to support vaccination efforts here in Brooklyn” for the remainder of the season.

He also thanked the fans and added “we are looking forward to bringing their energy back to Barclays Center!”

The NBA and the players association are negotiating whether the 3-Point Shootout will be added to the All-Star Game, slated for March 7 in Atlanta. When 2019 champ Harris was asked if he was interested in competing, he replied, “Well, I wish well to all the participants.”

Kevin Durant, who led the Warriors to three straight Finals and won two Finals MVPs before rupturing his Achilles during the 2019 Finals, will make his Bay Area return Saturday, and his first visit to the Chase Center. The Warriors will honor him with a video tribute, and will hold another ceremony for him next season.

“I wish our fans could be in the building for that game so that we could give Kevin the proper welcome and the proper celebration of his three years here. I know we’re all looking forward to seeing him,” Golden State coach Steve Kerr said. “It’s too bad there won’t be any fans in the stands. I imagine next season when — knock on wood — we have fans back in the stands, we’ll commemorate his return when that comes.”