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

The most valuable franchise in the NBA in the 2022 season is the Warriors, who top the list at $7.6 billion. Where do the other teams rank?

Jennifer BubelEnglish_AS

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)