NBA Team Valuations Rise to $4.6 Billion Average, Warriors Lead at $9.14 Billion

The Golden State Warriors are the most valuable NBA franchise, with the league seeing a 15% increase in average team value over the past year.

The Golden State Warriors are valued at $9.14 billion, making them the second-most valuable sports franchise in the U.S., behind the Dallas Cowboys ($10.3 billion).
The New York Knicks ($8.3 billion) and Los Angeles Lakers ($8.07 billion) rank second and third, respectively, in the NBA's annual franchise valuation report by Sportico.
The average NBA team value has risen to $4.6 billion, a 15% increase from 2023 and nearly double the average from four years ago.
The Brooklyn Nets saw the largest year-over-year increase at 43%, with their valuation jumping to $5.7 billion, partly due to the Barclays Center being one of the highest-grossing venues globally.
The Boston Celtics, valued at $5.66 billion, are in active sales talks, with estimates suggesting a potential sale price between $4.5 billion and $6.5 billion.