Forbes has unveiled its annual franchise valuations for all 30 NBA teams, with the Knicks and Lakers predictably topping the list. According to Forbes, both teams are worth more than $1 billion, the first NBA franchises to reach the 10-digit mark. Overall, the average NBA team is worth $509MM, up an impressive 30% from a year ago. Here's the complete list of Forbes' franchise values:
- New York Knicks: $1.1 billion
- Los Angeles Lakers: $1 billion
- Chicago Bulls: $800MM
- Boston Celtics: $730MM
- Dallas Mavericks: $685MM
- Miami Heat: $625MM
- Houston Rockets: $568MM
- Golden State Warriors: $555MM
- Brooklyn Nets: $530MM
- San Antonio Spurs: $527MM
- Sacramento Kings: $525MM
- Oklahoma City Thunder: $475MM
- Phoenix Suns: $474MM
- Orlando Magic: $470MM
- Portland Trail Blazers: $457MM
- Cleveland Cavaliers: $434MM
- Utah Jazz: $432MM
- Los Angeles Clippers: $430MM
- Denver Nuggets: $427MM
- Philadelphia 76ers: $418MM
- Toronto Raptors: $405MM
- Detroit Pistons: $400MM
- Washington Wizards: $397MM
- Indiana Pacers: $383MM
- Memphis Grizzlies: $377MM
- Minnesota Timberwolves: $364MM
- New Orleans Hornets: $340MM
- Atlanta Hawks: $316MM
- Charlotte Bobcats: $315MM
- Milwaukee Bucks: $312MM
Wouldn’t you know, Seattle’s last team and (possibly) Seattle’s next team are right next to each other on this list.
Proof that good teams doesnt equate to higher value, Knicks havent won a title in 30 years.