List of NBA teams by valuation

Forbes compiles the finances of all 30 NBA teams to produce an annual ranking of the best franchises in terms of valuation. The valuations are composed of the monetary worth of the sport, market, stadium deals, and brand.[1] These areas are supported by applying financial metrics such as debt and operating income to each one.[2]

The home arena of the New York Knicks, the most valuable NBA team as of the 2020–21 NBA season.

The latest ranking reported that the New York Knicks is the most valuable NBA franchise after the 2020–21 NBA season.[3] The fastest growing NBA franchise is the Philadelphia 76ers, with a 104.2% increase in valuation since the 2016–17 NBA season ($1.2 to $2.45 billion).[4] The Knicks have held the title for the highest valuation since the 18th edition of this ranking, which was published after the conclusion of the 2014–15 NBA season.[5][6]

Several media outlets have referenced in related news or conducts analytic journalism when the ranking comes out, such as The New York Times and Sports Illustrated.[7][8] The NBA has consistently recognized the renditions of the ranking.[9][10] The report has also applied more context to NBA trends, such as the financial impact of Ja Morant leveraging the Memphis Grizzlies into playoff relevancy.[11] Financial trends in terms of 1-year increases have been more favorable for Memphis, most notably revenue after acquiring Ja Morant.[12]

Ranking
RankTeamTerritoryValue[lower-alpha 1]Change[lower-alpha 2]Debt[lower-alpha 3]Revenue[lower-alpha 4]Operating Income[lower-alpha 5]
#1New York Knicks New York$5.8 billion 61.1%7%$298 million$71 million
#2Golden State Warriors California$5.6 billion 80.6%20%$258 million–$44 million
#3Los Angeles Lakers California$5.5 billion 66.7%2%$316 million$63 million
#4Chicago Bulls Illinois$3.65 billion 40.4%5%$213 million$39 million
#5Boston Celtics Massachusetts$3.55 billion 42%5%$211 million$46 million
#6Los Angeles Clippers California$3.3 billion 50%2%$219 million$18 million
#7Brooklyn Nets New York$3.2 billion 39.1%9%$212 million–$80 million
#8Houston Rockets Texas$2.75 billion 27.3%7%$223 million$33 million
#9Dallas Mavericks Texas$2.7 billion 42.1%4%$231 million$55 million
#10Toronto Raptors Ontario$2.475 billion 76.8%8%$194 million$2.1 million
#11Philadelphia 76ers Pennsylvania$2.45 billion 104.2%5%$236 million$13 million
#12Miami Heat Florida$2.3 billion 35.3%19%$218 million$16 million
#13Portland Trail Blazers Oregon$2.05 billion 57.7%9%$201 million$19 million
#14Sacramento Kings California$2 billion 42.9%28%$192 million$25 million
#15San Antonio Spurs Texas$1.98 billion 23.8%9%$205 million$39 million
#16Washington Wizards Washington, D.C.$1.925 billion 37.5%9%$213 million$15 million
#17Milwaukee Bucks Wisconsin$1.9 billion 72.7%17%$212 million$11 million
#18Phoenix Suns Arizona$1.8 billion 38.5%13%$206 million$15 million
#19Utah Jazz Utah$1.75 billion 45.8%17%$262 million$96 million
#20Denver Nuggets Colorado$1.725 billion 56.8%16%$185 million$15 million
#21Atlanta Hawks Georgia$1.68 million 40%17%$199 million$37 million
#22Indiana Pacers Indiana$1.67 billion 39.2%15%$179 million$4.1 million
#23Cleveland Cavaliers Ohio$1.65 billion 26.9%14%$211 million$11 million
#24Orlando Magic Florida$1.64 billion 36.7%12%$188 million$29 million
#25Oklahoma City Thunder Oklahoma$1.63 billion 25.4%12%$183 million$48 million
#26Detroit Pistons Michigan$1.58 billion 43.6%13%$192 million$43 million
#27Charlotte Hornets North Carolina$1.575 billion 43.2%13%$183 million$34 million
#28Minnesota Timberwolves Minnesota$1.55 billion 40.9%15%$199 million$29 million
#29New Orleans Pelicans Louisiana$1.525 billion 52.5%15%$181 million$24 million
#30Memphis Grizzlies Tennessee$1.5 billion 50%24%$186 million$12 million

Notes
  1. Value of team (in USD) based on current stadium deal (unless new stadium is pending), without deduction for debt (other than stadium debt).
  2. Change of valuation from the 2016–17 NBA season to the 2020–21 NBA season.
  3. Expressed as the percentage of valuation that is debt. Includes stadium debt.
  4. Revenue in USD.
  5. Earnings (in USD) before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.

See also

References
  1. "New York Knicks Profile". Forbes. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
  2. "The NBA's Most Valuable Teams (2021–22)". Forbes. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
  3. "The Business of Basketball List". Forbes. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
  4. "Philadelphia 76ers Profile". Forbes. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
  5. "Knicks top Forbes' 2021-22 list of most valuable NBA teams". Score Media and Gaming. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
  6. "Forbes Releases 24th Annual NBA Team Valuations". Forbes. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
  7. "Are the Knicks and Lakers Really Worth $5 Billion?". The New York Times. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
  8. "Where Do Mavs Rank Among Forbes' Most Valuable NBA Franchises?". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
  9. "Forbes: NBA teams worth $2.12 billion on average". National Basketball Association. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
  10. "Forbes: NBA teams worth $1.9 billion on average". National Basketball Association. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
  11. "Red hot and blue: Sizzling Grizzlies and Morant net national attention, economic fortunes". American City Business Journals. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
  12. "Memphis Grizzlies Profile". Forbes. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
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