Knicks, Lakers top list of NBA's most valuable franchises
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It pays to be mediocre when it comes to the New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers, who, according to Forbes.com, are the two most valuable franchises in the NBA today.
The teams have seen a one-year value jump of 10 and 11 percent, respectively. That's not nearly as impressive as the Golden State Warriors, though, whose value skyrocketed by 37 percent, surely helped by the 73-win campaign in 2015-16, as well as the addition of former MVP Kevin Durant.
Rounding out the top five are the Chicago Bulls and Boston Celtics, two of only six teams worth $2 billion or more.
NBA team values
| Team | Current value |
|---|---|
| New York Knicks | $3.3 B |
| Los Angeles Lakers | $3 B |
| Golden State Warriors | $2.6 B |
| Chicago Bulls | $2.5 B |
| Boston Celtics | $2.2 B |
| Los Angeles Clippers | $2 B |
| Brooklyn Nets | $1.8 B |
| Houston Rockets | $1.65 B |
| Dallas Mavericks | $1.45 B |
| Miami Heat | $1.35 B |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | $1.2 B |
| San Antonio Spurs | $1.175 B |
| Toronto Raptors | $1.125 B |
| Phoenix Suns | $1.1 B |
| Sacramento Kings | $1.075 B |
| Portland Trail Blazers | $1.05 B |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | $1.025 B |
| Washington Wizards | $1 B |
| Orlando Magic | $920 M |
| Utah Jazz | $910 M |
| Detroit Pistons | $900 M |
| Denver Nuggets | $890 M |
| Atlanta Hawks | $885 M |
| Indiana Pacers | $880 M |
| Philadelphia 76ers | $800 M |
| Memphis Grizzlies | $790 M |
| Milwaukee Bucks | $785 M |
| Charlotte Hornets | $780 M |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | $770 M |
| New Orleans Pelicans | $750 M |
New York and Los Angeles topped the 2016 list, as well.