What are the most valuable NBA franchises in 2022? Warriors, Knicks, Lakers... (2024)

NBA teams are quite a valuable commodity, with the average team being worth around $3 billion. Of all the teams in the NBA, the Golden State Warriors are the most valuable, worth $7.56 billion. All 30 teams combined are worth $90 billion.

Golden State Warriors are NBA’s most valuable franchise

The Golden State Warriors have built a dynasty in recent years, with four titles in the last eight seasons and a trio of superstars with Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green. The Warriors’ gross revenue last season was over $800 million, including events not related to the NBA and was around $750 million after revenue sharing. Amongst all sports teams, the Warriors rank second, topped only by the Dallas Cowboys franchise, who are worth $7.64 billion

NBA’s most valuable franchises

Here is where all 30 NBA teams rank in value:

  1. Golden State Warriors - $7.56 billion (25% increase since 2021)
  2. New York Knicks - $6.58 billion (8% increase since 2021)
  3. Los Angeles Lakers - $6.44 billion (14% increase since 2021)
  4. Chicago Bulls - $4.09 billion (16% increase since 2021)
  5. Boston Celtics - $3.92 billion (14% increase since 2021)
  6. Brooklyn Nets - $3.86 billion (7% increase since 2021)
  7. Los Angeles Clippers - $3.73 billion (18% increase since 2021)
  8. Toronto Raptors - $3.34 billion (22% increase since 2021)
  9. Houston Rockets - $3.3 billion (18% increase since 2021)
  10. Dallas Mavericks - $3.26 billion (20% increase since 2021)
  11. Philadelphia 76ers - $3.21 billion (20% increase since 2021)
  12. Miami Heat - $3.2 billion (29% increase since 2021)
  13. Phoenix Suns - $3 billion (56% increase since 2021)
  14. Washington Wizards - $2.7 billion (25% increase since 2021)
  15. Milwaukee Bucks - $2.43 billion (23% increase since 2021)
  16. Sacramento Kings - $2.32 billion (13% increase since 2021)
  17. Portland Trail Blazers - $2.29 billion (11% increase since 2021)
  18. Atlanta Hawks - $2.19 billion (20% increase since 2021)
  19. San Antonio Spurs - $2.16 billion (5% increase since 2021)
  20. Utah Jazz - $2.15 billion (21% increase since 2021)
  21. Denver Nuggets - $2.13 billion (14% increase since 2021)
  22. Indiana Pacers - $2.02 billion (12% increase since 2021)
  23. Cleveland Cavaliers - $1.95 billion (11% increase since 2021)
  24. Orlando Magic - $1.91 billion (13% increase since 2021)
  25. Detroit Pistons - $1.82 billion (5% increase since 2021)
  26. Charlotte Hornets - $1.77 billion (11% increase since 2021)
  27. Oklahoma City Thunder - $1.75 billion (5% increase since 2021)
  28. Minnesota Timberwolves - $1.7 billion (8% increase since 2021)
  29. Memphis Grizzlies - $1.67 billion (9% increase since 2021)
  30. New Orleans Pelicans - $1.63 billion (8% increase since 2021)
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