Los Golden State Warriors are the most popular franchise in the NBA, surpassing the New York Knicks at the top of the ranking of the economic wealth generated and also ahead of other major teams such as The Los Angeles Lakers, the Chicago Bulls or the Boston Celtics. The market analysis of Sportyan American outlet specializing in the sports industry, equates the value of the San Francisco franchise to other sports marvels such as Dallas Cowboys of the NFL and the New York Yankees from MLB, and a separate piece explains how the team is now looking to the Disney model to further develop their business.
Below is a review by Top 10 of the most popular franchises and the complete list, which close the Pelicans of New Orleans with a market volume exceeding 1,300 million dollars. In total, the 30 NBA franchises accumulate a turnover of 90,000 million dollars, an astronomical figure for a league that alone is close to the 10,000 million valuation according to its own estimates.
1
Golden State Warriors
7,560 million (+25%)
The Warriors have not only worked well on the track, but have built an authentic ticket factory around the team and the sports field. Its operating income for the 2021-2022 season was 50% higher than that of the Lakers. By almost every measure, they doubled down to second place in performance.
2
New York Knicks
6,580 million (+8%)
Golden State’s dramatic increase in bills has knocked the Knicks down from a league table they’ve almost always led due to the importance of their market and regardless of the franchise’s sporting successes. Despite this, they continue to make the Top 5 richest franchises in American sports.
3
Los Angeles Lakers
6.440 million (14%)
Despite the melodrama they’ve whipped up in Hollywood, the Lakers continue to have unparalleled appeal. Their 17 stocks endorse them, and the Los Angeles market is the second largest in the entire country after New York. They enter the top 5 of sports business after the Cowboys, the Warriors, the Yankees and the Knicks.
4
Chicago Bulls
4,090 million (+16%)
Nearly $2 billion away from the NBA Top 3, the Bulls are the top team of the rest. They are above the average value of franchises in the league, estimated at 3,000 million. Between 2021 and 2022, all teams significantly increased their market value
5
Boston Celtics
3,920 million (+14%)
Others that have a legacy are the Celtics, outpacing the Nets like the Bulls after their big year and NBA Finals appearance and making the Top 5 in the league.
6
Brooklyn Networks
3,860 million (+7%)
After so many controversies and non-sporting events, Brooklyn’s prestige seems to have suffered a scratch and it is the third team that has recorded the least growth in its market value. They have dropped two places in the global rankings, while remaining above average.
7
Los Angeles Clippers
3,730 million (+18%)
The franchise, owned by Steve Ballmer, is in good health and is expected to grow with the construction of a new pavilion in Los Angeles.
8
Toronto Raptors
3,340 million (+22%)
The Canadians are one of the teams that has grown the most and in the meantime have moved up one position in the standings compared to last season. A unique offering across the US border and a singular case.
9
Houston Rockets
3,300 million (+18%)
Despite being the worst in sports for a few years, the Texas area is a haven for businesses of all kinds thanks to its tax advantages over other territories.
10
Dallas Maverick
3,260 million (+20%)
A safe value even if with market and size limits. Mark Cuban has been making money for some time from some Mavs who see their next gold mine in Luka Doncic.
Among other franchises, the huge increase in the market value of the Phoenix Suns should be noted, the team that has grown the most with 56% compared to the previous record. Which makes it rise 5 positions in the standings, reaching number 13 with an evaluation that is in the average of the competition: 3,000 million. In the process of being sold due to a scandal that has afflicted its owner, RCD Mallorca owner banker Robert Sarver, it is estimated that more than $4,000 million will be paid in the short to medium term.
Market rating of NBA franchises in 2022
From 11 to 30
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