The Golden State Warriors have claimed the top spot as the NBA’s most valuable franchise at $7 billion with a 25 percent increase over last year.
The Warriors generated $765 million in revenue after paying their revenue sharing check and the most operating income at $206 million, which were both the most in NBA history.
The Warriors made league financial history by raking in $150 million from arena sponsorships and advertising, double any other team, and by pulling in more than $250 million from premium seating, by far the most in the league.
The New York Knicks finished second ($6.1 billion), followed by the Los Angeles Lakers ($5.9 billion), the Chicago Bulls ($4.1 billion) and the Boston Celtics ($4 billion).
The average NBA team is now worth $2.86 billion, which is 15 percent more than a year ago.
After arena debt service, league-wide revenue and operating income for the 2021-22 season were $10 billion and $2.7 billion, respectively—both record highs.
1. Golden State Warriors: $7 billion
2. New York Knicks: $6.1 billion
3. Los Angeles Lakers: $5.9 billion
4. Chicago Bulls: $4.1 billion
5. Boston Celtics: $4 billion
6. Los Angeles Clippers: $3.9 billion
7. Brooklyn Nets: $3.5 billion
8. Dallas Mavericks: $3.3 billion
9. Houston Rockets: $3.2 billion
10. Philadelphia 76ers: $3.15 billion
11. Toronto Raptors: $3.1 billion
12. Miami Heat: $3 billion
13. Phoenix Suns: $2.7 billion
14. Washington Wizards: $2.5 billion
15. Milwaukee Bucks: $2.3 billion
16. Portland Trail Blazers: $2.1 billion
17. Cleveland Cavaliers: $2.05 billion
18. Sacramento Kings: $2.03 billion
19. Utah Jazz: $2.25 billion
20. San Antonio Spurs: $2 billion
21. Atlanta Hawks: $1.975 billion
22. Denver Nuggets: $1.93 billion
23. Detroit Pistons: $1.9 billion
24. Oklahoma City Thunder: $1.875 billion
25. Orlando Magic: $1.85 billion
26. Indiana Pacers: $1.8 billion
27. Charlotte Hornets: $1.7 billion
28. Minnesota Timberwolves: $1.67 billion
29. Memphis Grizzlies: $1.65 billion
30. New Orleans Pelicans: $1.6 billion
