Forbes Releases NBA Franchise Valuations

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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

 

[RipCity32]

Well, at least we arent last lol.

 

[dez]

I was about to say the same for our Bobbies lol

Well my childhood dream of owning the Knicks continues to die off lol

 

[Pugz]

lol the bobcats are damn near last ha

 

[Mexi]

Clips are lower than I would have guessed. Not even talking about this season's record or anything. I just figured a little higher

 

[buzzy]

Clips are lower than I would have guessed. Not even talking about this season's record or anything. I just figured a little higher

Makes sense to me, they have to compete with the Lakers. They were probably even further down the list pre-Blake.


The Bulls are some cheap ass bastards though. Third highest value but never willing to pay the luxury tax.

 

[dez]

lol the bobcats are damn near last ha

That 3mil saving us lol