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Most Valuable NBA Teams – Richest Teams in 5 years
Top 3 NBA Team Valuations: Warriors, Knicks, Lakers
Bottom of the NBA Team Rich List: Grizzlies, Pelicans, Timberwolves
Highest Revenue NBA Teams – Biggest Earners in 5 years
Top NBA Team Revenue Predictions: Warriors, Knicks, Lakers
Bottom 3 Low Revenue NBA Team Predictions: Magic, Pistons, Bucks
Conclusion & Final Takeaways

What is your NBA Team Worth in 5 Years?

Most Valuable NBA Teams – Richest Teams in 5 years

In the last decade, NBA teams have seen their valuations skyrocket. Ever since the LA Lakers became the first team to be valued at $1 billion in 2012, a chain-reaction has led to massive gains for all NBA franchises. Now, in 2022, even the lowest-valued team — the Memphis Grizzlies — is worth $1.5 billion.

NBA betting fans might be happy to find out that by 2027, one of three teams – Golden State Warriors, LA Lakers, and New York Knicks – could become the first franchise with a $10 billion valuation. Find out who has the best chance below!

NBA Team Valuation Growth and Prediction

How much has each NBA teams' valuation increased in the last decade and how much is it predicated to grow in the next 5 years?

Visualization

Growth data

Prediction data

Atlanta Hawks

Boston Celtics

Brooklyn Nets

Charlotte Bobcats/Hornets

Chicago Bulls

Cleveland Cavaliers

Dallas Mavericks

Denver Nuggets

Detroit Pistons

Golden State Warriors

Houston Rockets

Indiana Pacers

Los Angeles Clippers

Los Angeles Lakers

Memphis Grizzlies

Miami Heat

Milwaukee Bucks

Minnesota Timberwolves

New Orleans Hornets

New York Knicks

Oklahoma City Thunder

Orlando Magic

Philadelphia 76ers

Phoenix Suns

Portland Trail Blazers

Sacramento Kings

San Antonio Spurs

Toronto Raptors

Utah Jazz

Washington Wizards

2012

Now

2027 (Predicted)

$ Billion

Source: Forbes.com

Team

Atlanta Hawks

2012 ($B)

$0.32B

Now ($B)

$1.68B

Change ($B)

$1.36B

Change (%)

432%

Team

Boston Celtics

2012 ($B)

$0.73B

Now ($B)

$3.55B

Change ($B)

$2.82B

Change (%)

386%

Team

Brooklyn Nets

2012 ($B)

$0.53B

Now ($B)

$3.20B

Change ($B)

$2.67B

Change (%)

504%

Team

Charlotte Bobcats/Hornets

2012 ($B)

$0.32B

Now ($B)

$1.58B

Change ($B)

$1.26B

Change (%)

400%

Team

Chicago Bulls

2012 ($B)

$0.80B

Now ($B)

$3.65B

Change ($B)

$2.85B

Change (%)

356%

Team

Cleveland Cavaliers

2012 ($B)

$0.43B

Now ($B)

$1.65B

Change ($B)

$1.22B

Change (%)

280%

Team

Dallas Mavericks

2012 ($B)

$0.69B

Now ($B)

$2.70B

Change ($B)

$2.01B

Change (%)

294%

Team

Denver Nuggets

2012 ($B)

$0.43B

Now ($B)

$1.73B

Change ($B)

$1.3B

Change (%)

304%

Team

Detroit Pistons

2012 ($B)

$0.40B

Now ($B)

$1.58B

Change ($B)

$1.18B

Change (%)

295%

Team

Golden State Warriors

2012 ($B)

$0.56B

Now ($B)

$5.60B

Change ($B)

$5.04B

Change (%)

909%

Team

Houston Rockets

2012 ($B)

$0.57B

Now ($B)

$2.75B

Change ($B)

$2.18B

Change (%)

384%

Team

Indiana Pacers

2012 ($B)

$0.38B

Now ($B)

$1.67B

Change ($B)

$1.29B

Change (%)

336%

Team

Los Angeles Clippers

2012 ($B)

$0.43B

Now ($B)

$3.30B

Change ($B)

$2.87B

Change (%)

667%

Team

Los Angeles Lakers

2012 ($B)

$1.00B

Now ($B)

$5.50B

Change ($B)

$4.5B

Change (%)

450%

Team

Memphis Grizzlies

2012 ($B)

$0.38B

Now ($B)

$1.50B

Change ($B)

$1.12B

Change (%)

298%

Team

Miami Heat

2012 ($B)

$0.63B

Now ($B)

$2.30B

Change ($B)

$1.67B

Change (%)

268%

Team

Milwaukee Bucks

2012 ($B)

$0.31B

Now ($B)

$1.90B

Change ($B)

$1.59B

Change (%)

509%

Team

Minnesota Timberwolves

2012 ($B)

$0.36B

Now ($B)

$1.55B

Change ($B)

$1.19B

Change (%)

326%

Team

New Orleans Hornets

2012 ($B)

$0.34B

Now ($B)

$1.53B

Change ($B)

$1.19B

Change (%)

349%

Team

New York Knicks

2012 ($B)

$1.10B

Now ($B)

$5.80B

Change ($B)

$4.7B

Change (%)

427%

Team

Oklahoma City Thunder

2012 ($B)

$0.48B

Now ($B)

$1.63B

Change ($B)

$1.15B

Change (%)

243%

Team

Orlando Magic

2012 ($B)

$0.47B

Now ($B)

$1.64B

Change ($B)

$1.17B

Change (%)

249%

Team

Philadelphia 76ers

2012 ($B)

$0.42B

Now ($B)

$2.45B

Change ($B)

$2.03B

Change (%)

486%

Team

Phoenix Suns

2012 ($B)

$0.47B

Now ($B)

$1.80B

Change ($B)

$1.33B

Change (%)

280%

Team

Portland Trail Blazers

2012 ($B)

$0.46B

Now ($B)

$2.05B

Change ($B)

$1.59B

Change (%)

349%

Team

Sacramento Kings

2012 ($B)

$0.53B

Now ($B)

$2.00B

Change ($B)

$1.47B

Change (%)

281%

Team

San Antonio Spurs

2012 ($B)

$0.53B

Now ($B)

$1.98B

Change ($B)

$1.45B

Change (%)

276%

Team

Toronto Raptors

2012 ($B)

$0.41B

Now ($B)

$2.48B

Change ($B)

$2.07B

Change (%)

511%

Team

Utah Jazz

2012 ($B)

$0.43B

Now ($B)

$1.75B

Change ($B)

$1.32B

Change (%)

305%

Team

Washington Wizards

2012 ($B)

$0.40B

Now ($B)

$1.93B

Change ($B)

$1.53B

Change (%)

386%

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Team

2012 ($B)

Now ($B)

Change ($B)

Change (%)

Atlanta Hawks

$0.32B

$1.68B

$1.36B

432%

Boston Celtics

$0.73B

$3.55B

$2.82B

386%

Brooklyn Nets

$0.53B

$3.20B

$2.67B

504%

Charlotte Bobcats/Hornets

$0.32B

$1.58B

$1.26B

400%

Chicago Bulls

$0.80B

$3.65B

$2.85B

356%

Cleveland Cavaliers

$0.43B

$1.65B

$1.22B

280%

Dallas Mavericks

$0.69B

$2.70B

$2.01B

294%

Denver Nuggets

$0.43B

$1.73B

$1.3B

304%

Detroit Pistons

$0.40B

$1.58B

$1.18B

295%

Golden State Warriors

$0.56B

$5.60B

$5.04B

909%

Houston Rockets

$0.57B

$2.75B

$2.18B

384%

Indiana Pacers

$0.38B

$1.67B

$1.29B

336%

Los Angeles Clippers

$0.43B

$3.30B

$2.87B

667%

Los Angeles Lakers

$1.00B

$5.50B

$4.5B

450%

Memphis Grizzlies

$0.38B

$1.50B

$1.12B

298%

Miami Heat

$0.63B

$2.30B

$1.67B

268%

Milwaukee Bucks

$0.31B

$1.90B

$1.59B

509%

Minnesota Timberwolves

$0.36B

$1.55B

$1.19B

326%

New Orleans Hornets

$0.34B

$1.53B

$1.19B

349%

New York Knicks

$1.10B

$5.80B

$4.7B

427%

Oklahoma City Thunder

$0.48B

$1.63B

$1.15B

243%

Orlando Magic

$0.47B

$1.64B

$1.17B

249%

Philadelphia 76ers

$0.42B

$2.45B

$2.03B

486%

Phoenix Suns

$0.47B

$1.80B

$1.33B

280%

Portland Trail Blazers

$0.46B

$2.05B

$1.59B

349%

Sacramento Kings

$0.53B

$2.00B

$1.47B

281%

San Antonio Spurs

$0.53B

$1.98B

$1.45B

276%

Toronto Raptors

$0.41B

$2.48B

$2.07B

511%

Utah Jazz

$0.43B

$1.75B

$1.32B

305%

Washington Wizards

$0.40B

$1.93B

$1.53B

386%

Total

$15.27B

$74.41B

$59.14B

387%

Average

$0.51B

$2.48B

$1.97B

387%

Team

Atlanta Hawks

Now ($B)

$1.68B

2027 ($B)

$2.61B

Change ($B)

$0.93B

Change (%)

55%

Team

Boston Celtics

Now ($B)

$3.55B

2027 ($B)

$5.54B

Change ($B)

$1.99B

Change (%)

56%

Team

Brooklyn Nets

Now ($B)

$3.20B

2027 ($B)

$4.75B

Change ($B)

$1.55B

Change (%)

48%

Team

Charlotte Bobcats/Hornets

Now ($B)

$1.58B

2027 ($B)

$2.51B

Change ($B)

$0.93B

Change (%)

59%

Team

Chicago Bulls

Now ($B)

$3.65B

2027 ($B)

$5.62B

Change ($B)

$1.97B

Change (%)

54%

Team

Cleveland Cavaliers

Now ($B)

$1.65B

2027 ($B)

$2.56B

Change ($B)

$0.91B

Change (%)

55%

Team

Dallas Mavericks

Now ($B)

$2.70B

2027 ($B)

$4.34B

Change ($B)

$1.64B

Change (%)

61%

Team

Denver Nuggets

Now ($B)

$1.73B

2027 ($B)

$2.69B

Change ($B)

$0.96B

Change (%)

56%

Team

Detroit Pistons

Now ($B)

$1.58B

2027 ($B)

$2.45B

Change ($B)

$0.87B

Change (%)

55%

Team

Golden State Warriors

Now ($B)

$5.60B

2027 ($B)

$9.85B

Change ($B)

$4.25B

Change (%)

76%

Team

Houston Rockets

Now ($B)

$2.75B

2027 ($B)

$4.40B

Change ($B)

$1.65B

Change (%)

60%

Team

Indiana Pacers

Now ($B)

$1.67B

2027 ($B)

$2.65B

Change ($B)

$0.98B

Change (%)

59%

Team

Los Angeles Clippers

Now ($B)

$3.30B

2027 ($B)

$4.93B

Change ($B)

$1.63B

Change (%)

49%

Team

Los Angeles Lakers

Now ($B)

$5.50B

2027 ($B)

$7.96B

Change ($B)

$2.46B

Change (%)

45%

Team

Memphis Grizzlies

Now ($B)

$1.50B

2027 ($B)

$2.25B

Change ($B)

$0.75B

Change (%)

50%

Team

Miami Heat

Now ($B)

$2.30B

2027 ($B)

$3.37B

Change ($B)

$1.07B

Change (%)

46%

Team

Milwaukee Bucks

Now ($B)

$1.90B

2027 ($B)

$3.14B

Change ($B)

$1.24B

Change (%)

65%

Team

Minnesota Timberwolves

Now ($B)

$1.55B

2027 ($B)

$2.37B

Change ($B)

$0.82B

Change (%)

53%

Team

New Orleans Hornets

Now ($B)

$1.53B

2027 ($B)

$2.31B

Change ($B)

$0.78B

Change (%)

52%

Team

New York Knicks

Now ($B)

$5.80B

2027 ($B)

$8.61B

Change ($B)

$2.81B

Change (%)

49%

Team

Oklahoma City Thunder

Now ($B)

$1.63B

2027 ($B)

$2.57B

Change ($B)

$0.94B

Change (%)

58%

Team

Orlando Magic

Now ($B)

$1.64B

2027 ($B)

$2.43B

Change ($B)

$0.79B

Change (%)

48%

Team

Philadelphia 76ers

Now ($B)

$2.45B

2027 ($B)

$4.36B

Change ($B)

$1.91B

Change (%)

78%

Team

Phoenix Suns

Now ($B)

$1.80B

2027 ($B)

$2.83B

Change ($B)

$1.03B

Change (%)

57%

Team

Portland Trail Blazers

Now ($B)

$2.05B

2027 ($B)

$3.16B

Change ($B)

$1.11B

Change (%)

54%

Team

Sacramento Kings

Now ($B)

$2.00B

2027 ($B)

$3.10B

Change ($B)

$1.1B

Change (%)

55%

Team

San Antonio Spurs

Now ($B)

$1.98B

2027 ($B)

$3.06B

Change ($B)

$1.08B

Change (%)

55%

Team

Toronto Raptors

Now ($B)

$2.48B

2027 ($B)

$3.72B

Change ($B)

$1.24B

Change (%)

50%

Team

Utah Jazz

Now ($B)

$1.75B

2027 ($B)

$2.71B

Change ($B)

$0.96B

Change (%)

55%

Team

Washington Wizards

Now ($B)

$1.93B

2027 ($B)

$3.08B

Change ($B)

$1.15B

Change (%)

60%

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Team

Now ($B)

2027 ($B)

Change ($B)

Change (%)

Atlanta Hawks

$1.68B

$2.61B

$0.93B

55%

Boston Celtics

$3.55B

$5.54B

$1.99B

56%

Brooklyn Nets

$3.20B

$4.75B

$1.55B

48%

Charlotte Bobcats/Hornets

$1.58B

$2.51B

$0.93B

59%

Chicago Bulls

$3.65B

$5.62B

$1.97B

54%

Cleveland Cavaliers

$1.65B

$2.56B

$0.91B

55%

Dallas Mavericks

$2.70B

$4.34B

$1.64B

61%

Denver Nuggets

$1.73B

$2.69B

$0.96B

56%

Detroit Pistons

$1.58B

$2.45B

$0.87B

55%

Golden State Warriors

$5.60B

$9.85B

$4.25B

76%

Houston Rockets

$2.75B

$4.40B

$1.65B

60%

Indiana Pacers

$1.67B

$2.65B

$0.98B

59%

Los Angeles Clippers

$3.30B

$4.93B

$1.63B

49%

Los Angeles Lakers

$5.50B

$7.96B

$2.46B

45%

Memphis Grizzlies

$1.50B

$2.25B

$0.75B

50%

Miami Heat

$2.30B

$3.37B

$1.07B

46%

Milwaukee Bucks

$1.90B

$3.14B

$1.24B

65%

Minnesota Timberwolves

$1.55B

$2.37B

$0.82B

53%

New Orleans Hornets

$1.53B

$2.31B

$0.78B

52%

New York Knicks

$5.80B

$8.61B

$2.81B

49%

Oklahoma City Thunder

$1.63B

$2.57B

$0.94B

58%

Orlando Magic

$1.64B

$2.43B

$0.79B

48%

Philadelphia 76ers

$2.45B

$4.36B

$1.91B

78%

Phoenix Suns

$1.80B

$2.83B

$1.03B

57%

Portland Trail Blazers

$2.05B

$3.16B

$1.11B

54%

Sacramento Kings

$2.00B

$3.10B

$1.1B

55%

San Antonio Spurs

$1.98B

$3.06B

$1.08B

55%

Toronto Raptors

$2.48B

$3.72B

$1.24B

50%

Utah Jazz

$1.75B

$2.71B

$0.96B

55%

Washington Wizards

$1.93B

$3.08B

$1.15B

60%

Total

$74.41B

$115.95B

$41.54B

56%

Average

$2.48B

$3.86B

$1.38B

56%

Top 3 NBA Team Valuations: Warriors, Knicks, Lakers

According to Forbes, the New York Knicks are currently worth $5.8 billion as the top-valued NBA team, followed by the Golden State Warriors at $5.6 billion, the LA Lakers at $5.5 billion, the Chicago Bulls at $3.65 billion, and the Boston Celtics at $3.55 billion.

The Golden State Warriors saw a huge leap in their valuation after the team relocated from Oakland, California across the bay to play in the brand-new Chase Center in downtown San Francisco.

Projected valuation

$9.85

billion

Projected valuation

$8.61

billion

Projected valuation

$7.96

billion

By 2027, we project the Warriors will eclipse the Knicks as the most valuable NBA team, worth $9.8 billion. The Warriors are on pace to become the first $10 billion team by 2028.

The New York Knicks are the current richest team in the NBA despite numerous losing seasons in the last 20 years. They've continued to rise in value largely thanks to their iconic arena, Madison Square Garden. Even when the Knicks are terrible, they sell out every game. In five years, we project the Knicks will be valued at $8.6 billion.

The Lakers continue to be one of the most valuable NBA teams, and we project they'll be worth $8 billion in 2027.

Bottom of the NBA Team Rich List: Grizzlies, Pelicans, Timberwolves

The Memphis Grizzlies were valued at $1.5 billion by Forbes and ranked #30 out of 30 NBA teams. The New Orleans Pelicans were a close second at $1.53 billion, followed by the Minnesota Timberwolves at $1.55 billion. All three small market franchises struggled with losing teams over the last few seasons, and none of them boast a lucrative cable TV deal like major media markets teams located in Los Angeles, New York City, or San Francisco.

Projected valuation

$2.25

billion

Projected valuation

$2.31

billion

Projected valuation

$2.37

billion

However, by 2027, even the three lowest NBA team values will see an increase by one billion dollars. The Memphis Grizzlies are a team on the upswing thanks to All-Star point guard Ja Morant. We project the Grizzlies will be worth $2.26 billion in 2027. The Minnesota Timberwolves – who play their home games in Minneapolis and advanced to the playoffs this season – will be valued at $2.37 billion. The New Orleans Pelicans are projected to be worth around $2.31 billion.

Highest Revenue NBA Teams – Biggest Earners in 5 years

Across the entire NBA, teams have seen their revenue increase over the last 10 years. While the pandemic may have knocked that momentum slightly off course, highly lucrative TV contracts coupled with decreased player salaries have kept the damage from being too significant.

Now, with the return of normality, teams are set to get back on track. Find out who will have the highest revenue in 5 years below.

NBA Team Revenue Growth and Prediction

How much has each NBA teams' revenue increased in the last decade and how much is it predicated to grow in the next 5 years?

Visualization

Growth data

Prediction data

Atlanta Hawks

Boston Celtics

Brooklyn Nets

Charlotte Bobcats/Hornets

Chicago Bulls

Cleveland Cavaliers

Dallas Mavericks

Denver Nuggets

Detroit Pistons

Golden State Warriors

Houston Rockets

Indiana Pacers

Los Angeles Clippers

Los Angeles Lakers

Memphis Grizzlies

Miami Heat

Milwaukee Bucks

Minnesota Timberwolves

New Orleans Hornets

New York Knicks

Oklahoma City Thunder

Orlando Magic

Philadelphia 76ers

Phoenix Suns

Portland Trail Blazers

Sacramento Kings

San Antonio Spurs

Toronto Raptors

Utah Jazz

Washington Wizards

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

650

2012

Now

2027 (Predicted)

Source: Forbes.com

Team

Atlanta Hawks

2012 ($M)

$99M

Now ($M)

$199M

Change ($M)

$100M

Change (%)

101%

Team

Boston Celtics

2012 ($M)

$143M

Now ($M)

$211M

Change ($M)

$68M

Change (%)

48%

Team

Brooklyn Nets

2012 ($M)

$84M

Now ($M)

$212M

Change ($M)

$128M

Change (%)

152%

Team

Charlotte Bobcats/Hornets

2012 ($M)

$93M

Now ($M)

$183M

Change ($M)

$90M

Change (%)

97%

Team

Chicago Bulls

2012 ($M)

$162M

Now ($M)

$213M

Change ($M)

$51M

Change (%)

31%

Team

Cleveland Cavaliers

2012 ($M)

$128M

Now ($M)

$211M

Change ($M)

$83M

Change (%)

65%

Team

Dallas Mavericks

2012 ($M)

$137M

Now ($M)

$231M

Change ($M)

$94M

Change (%)

69%

Team

Denver Nuggets

2012 ($M)

$110M

Now ($M)

$185M

Change ($M)

$75M

Change (%)

68%

Team

Detroit Pistons

2012 ($M)

$125M

Now ($M)

$192M

Change ($M)

$67M

Change (%)

54%

Team

Golden State Warriors

2012 ($M)

$127M

Now ($M)

$258M

Change ($M)

$131M

Change (%)

103%

Team

Houston Rockets

2012 ($M)

$135M

Now ($M)

$223M

Change ($M)

$88M

Change (%)

65%

Team

Indiana Pacers

2012 ($M)

$98M

Now ($M)

$179M

Change ($M)

$81M

Change (%)

83%

Team

Los Angeles Clippers

2012 ($M)

$108M

Now ($M)

$219M

Change ($M)

$111M

Change (%)

103%

Team

Los Angeles Lakers

2012 ($M)

$197M

Now ($M)

$316M

Change ($M)

$119M

Change (%)

60%

Team

Memphis Grizzlies

2012 ($M)

$96M

Now ($M)

$186M

Change ($M)

$90M

Change (%)

94%

Team

Miami Heat

2012 ($M)

$150M

Now ($M)

$218M

Change ($M)

$68M

Change (%)

45%

Team

Milwaukee Bucks

2012 ($M)

$87M

Now ($M)

$212M

Change ($M)

$125M

Change (%)

144%

Team

Minnesota Timberwolves

2012 ($M)

$96M

Now ($M)

$199M

Change ($M)

$103M

Change (%)

107%

Team

New Orleans Hornets

2012 ($M)

$100M

Now ($M)

$181M

Change ($M)

$81M

Change (%)

81%

Team

New York Knicks

2012 ($M)

$243M

Now ($M)

$298M

Change ($M)

$55M

Change (%)

23%

Team

Oklahoma City Thunder

2012 ($M)

$127M

Now ($M)

$183M

Change ($M)

$56M

Change (%)

44%

Team

Orlando Magic

2012 ($M)

$126M

Now ($M)

$188M

Change ($M)

$62M

Change (%)

49%

Team

Philadelphia 76ers

2012 ($M)

$107M

Now ($M)

$236M

Change ($M)

$129M

Change (%)

121%

Team

Phoenix Suns

2012 ($M)

$121M

Now ($M)

$206M

Change ($M)

$85M

Change (%)

70%

Team

Portland Trail Blazers

2012 ($M)

$117M

Now ($M)

$201M

Change ($M)

$84M

Change (%)

72%

Team

Sacramento Kings

2012 ($M)

$96M

Now ($M)

$192M

Change ($M)

$96M

Change (%)

100%

Team

San Antonio Spurs

2012 ($M)

$135M

Now ($M)

$205M

Change ($M)

$70M

Change (%)

52%

Team

Toronto Raptors

2012 ($M)

$121M

Now ($M)

$194M

Change ($M)

$73M

Change (%)

60%

Team

Utah Jazz

2012 ($M)

$111M

Now ($M)

$262M

Change ($M)

$151M

Change (%)

136%

Team

Washington Wizards

2012 ($M)

$102M

Now ($M)

$213M

Change ($M)

$111M

Change (%)

109%

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2012 ($M)

Now ($M)

Change ($M)

Change (%)

Atlanta Hawks

$99M

$199M

$100M

101%

Boston Celtics

$143M

$211M

$68M

48%

Brooklyn Nets

$84M

$212M

$128M

152%

Charlotte Bobcats/Hornets

$93M

$183M

$90M

97%

Chicago Bulls

$162M

$213M

$51M

31%

Cleveland Cavaliers

$128M

$211M

$83M

65%

Dallas Mavericks

$137M

$231M

$94M

69%

Denver Nuggets

$110M

$185M

$75M

68%

Detroit Pistons

$125M

$192M

$67M

54%

Golden State Warriors

$127M

$258M

$131M

103%

Houston Rockets

$135M

$223M

$88M

65%

Indiana Pacers

$98M

$179M

$81M

83%

Los Angeles Clippers

$108M

$219M

$111M

103%

Los Angeles Lakers

$197M

$316M

$119M

60%

Memphis Grizzlies

$96M

$186M

$90M

94%

Miami Heat

$150M

$218M

$68M

45%

Milwaukee Bucks

$87M

$212M

$125M

144%

Minnesota Timberwolves

$96M

$199M

$103M

107%

New Orleans Hornets

$100M

$181M

$81M

81%

New York Knicks

$243M

$298M

$55M

23%

Oklahoma City Thunder

$127M

$183M

$56M

44%

Orlando Magic

$126M

$188M

$62M

49%

Philadelphia 76ers

$107M

$236M

$129M

121%

Phoenix Suns

$121M

$206M

$85M

70%

Portland Trail Blazers

$117M

$201M

$84M

72%

Sacramento Kings

$96M

$192M

$96M

100%

San Antonio Spurs

$135M

$205M

$70M

52%

Toronto Raptors

$121M

$194M

$73M

60%

Utah Jazz

$111M

$262M

$151M

136%

Washington Wizards

$102M

$213M

$111M

109%

Total

$3681M

$6406M

$2725M

74%

Average

$123M

$214M

$91M

74%

Team

Atlanta Hawks

Now ($M)

$199M

2027 ($M)

$323M

Change ($M)

$124M

Change (%)

62%

Team

Boston Celtics

Now ($M)

$211M

2027 ($M)

$372M

Change ($M)

$161M

Change (%)

76%

Team

Brooklyn Nets

Now ($M)

$212M

2027 ($M)

$400M

Change ($M)

$188M

Change (%)

88%

Team

Charlotte Bobcats/Hornets

Now ($M)

$183M

2027 ($M)

$314M

Change ($M)

$131M

Change (%)

72%

Team

Chicago Bulls

Now ($M)

$213M

2027 ($M)

$364M

Change ($M)

$151M

Change (%)

71%

Team

Cleveland Cavaliers

Now ($M)

$211M

2027 ($M)

$390M

Change ($M)

$179M

Change (%)

85%

Team

Dallas Mavericks

Now ($M)

$231M

2027 ($M)

$331M

Change ($M)

$100M

Change (%)

43%

Team

Denver Nuggets

Now ($M)

$185M

2027 ($M)

$293M

Change ($M)

$108M

Change (%)

58%

Team

Detroit Pistons

Now ($M)

$192M

2027 ($M)

$291M

Change ($M)

$99M

Change (%)

52%

Team

Golden State Warriors

Now ($M)

$258M

2027 ($M)

$609M

Change ($M)

$351M

Change (%)

136%

Team

Houston Rockets

Now ($M)

$223M

2027 ($M)

$425M

Change ($M)

$202M

Change (%)

91%

Team

Indiana Pacers

Now ($M)

$179M

2027 ($M)

$314M

Change ($M)

$135M

Change (%)

75%

Team

Los Angeles Clippers

Now ($M)

$219M

2027 ($M)

$390M

Change ($M)

$171M

Change (%)

78%

Team

Los Angeles Lakers

Now ($M)

$316M

2027 ($M)

$516M

Change ($M)

$200M

Change (%)

63%

Team

Memphis Grizzlies

Now ($M)

$186M

2027 ($M)

$303M

Change ($M)

$117M

Change (%)

63%

Team

Miami Heat

Now ($M)

$218M

2027 ($M)

$346M

Change ($M)

$128M

Change (%)

59%

Team

Milwaukee Bucks

Now ($M)

$212M

2027 ($M)

$289M

Change ($M)

$77M

Change (%)

36%

Team

Minnesota Timberwolves

Now ($M)

$199M

2027 ($M)

$327M

Change ($M)

$128M

Change (%)

64%

Team

New Orleans Hornets

Now ($M)

$181M

2027 ($M)

$298M

Change ($M)

$117M

Change (%)

65%

Team

New York Knicks

Now ($M)

$298M

2027 ($M)

$540M

Change ($M)

$242M

Change (%)

81%

Team

Oklahoma City Thunder

Now ($M)

$183M

2027 ($M)

$316M

Change ($M)

$133M

Change (%)

73%

Team

Orlando Magic

Now ($M)

$188M

2027 ($M)

$277M

Change ($M)

$89M

Change (%)

47%

Team

Philadelphia 76ers

Now ($M)

$236M

2027 ($M)

$351M

Change ($M)

$115M

Change (%)

49%

Team

Phoenix Suns

Now ($M)

$206M

2027 ($M)

$300M

Change ($M)

$94M

Change (%)

45%

Team

Portland Trail Blazers

Now ($M)

$201M

2027 ($M)

$321M

Change ($M)

$120M

Change (%)

60%

Team

Sacramento Kings

Now ($M)

$192M

2027 ($M)

$366M

Change ($M)

$174M

Change (%)

90%

Team

San Antonio Spurs

Now ($M)

$205M

2027 ($M)

$347M

Change ($M)

$142M

Change (%)

69%

Team

Toronto Raptors

Now ($M)

$194M

2027 ($M)

$347M

Change ($M)

$153M

Change (%)

79%

Team

Utah Jazz

Now ($M)

$262M

2027 ($M)

$363M

Change ($M)

$101M

Change (%)

38%

Team

Washington Wizards

Now ($M)

$213M

2027 ($M)

$358M

Change ($M)

$145M

Change (%)

68%

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Team

Now ($M)

2027 ($M)

Change ($M)

Change (%)

Atlanta Hawks

$199M

$323M

$124M

62%

Boston Celtics

$211M

$372M

$161M

76%

Brooklyn Nets

$212M

$400M

$188M

88%

Charlotte Bobcats/Hornets

$183M

$314M

$131M

72%

Chicago Bulls

$213M

$364M

$151M

71%

Cleveland Cavaliers

$211M

$390M

$179M

85%

Dallas Mavericks

$231M

$331M

$100M

43%

Denver Nuggets

$185M

$293M

$108M

58%

Detroit Pistons

$192M

$291M

$99M

52%

Golden State Warriors

$258M

$609M

$351M

136%

Houston Rockets

$223M

$425M

$202M

91%

Indiana Pacers

$179M

$314M

$135M

75%

Los Angeles Clippers

$219M

$390M

$171M

78%

Los Angeles Lakers

$316M

$516M

$200M

63%

Memphis Grizzlies

$186M

$303M

$117M

63%

Miami Heat

$218M

$346M

$128M

59%

Milwaukee Bucks

$212M

$289M

$77M

36%

Minnesota Timberwolves

$199M

$327M

$128M

64%

New Orleans Hornets

$181M

$298M

$117M

65%

New York Knicks

$298M

$540M

$242M

81%

Oklahoma City Thunder

$183M

$316M

$133M

73%

Orlando Magic

$188M

$277M

$89M

47%

Philadelphia 76ers

$236M

$351M

$115M

49%

Phoenix Suns

$206M

$300M

$94M

45%

Portland Trail Blazers

$201M

$321M

$120M

60%

Sacramento Kings

$192M

$366M

$174M

90%

San Antonio Spurs

$205M

$347M

$142M

69%

Toronto Raptors

$194M

$347M

$153M

79%

Utah Jazz

$262M

$363M

$101M

38%

Washington Wizards

$213M

$358M

$145M

68%

Total

$6406M

$10778M

$4372M

68%

Average

$214M

$359M

$146M

68%

Top NBA Team Revenue Predictions: Warriors, Knicks, Lakers

Revenue is vital to the financial health of the richest NBA teams. The Golden State Warriors sell out almost every game and it always helps that every kid in Northern California wants to wear Steph Curry's #30 jersey.

The Warriors are projected to earn $608 million in 2027 for our highest revenue prediction.

As much as fans would love for Dolan to sell the New York Knicks, he'd be foolish to part ways with a massive revenue maker. The Knicks are predicted to earn $539 million in 2027, which is based on ticket sales, food, and liquor concessions.

The Lakers are projected to earn $516 million in revenue in 2027, which is our third-highest prediction. It's still crazy to think that Dr. Buss bought the Lakers for $16 million in 1979 and that the Lakers could generate $516 million in revenue in just one single season.

Projected earnings

$609

million

Projected earnings

$540

million

Projected earnings

$516

million

Bottom 3 Low Revenue NBA Team Predictions: Magic, Pistons, Bucks

The Orlando Magic are one of the worst teams in the NBA and they struggle with fan attendance. The Magic have a young and exciting team, but their miserly ownership does not spend money to attract top free agents, meaning they have one of the lowest NBA team salaries. The Magic are projected to have the lowest revenue out of all 30 NBA teams with $277 million in 2027.

Projected earnings

$277

million

Projected earnings

$289

million

Projected earnings

$291

million

The Milwaukee Bucks are projected the second lowest with just $289 million in revenue by 2027, which is surprising considering they won the 2021 NBA championship with Giannis "Greek Freak" Antetokounmpo -- who is one of the most popular NBA players in the world.

The Detroit Pistons are a perennial bottom feeder in the NBA, so it's not surprising that one of the worst teams in the NBA struggle with poor attendance. The Pistons are projected to earn just $290 million in 2027.

Conclusion & Final Takeaways

When Dr. Jerry Buss bought the Lakers in 1979, many other owners replicated his vision and business practices which made the NBA one of the most successful pro sports and entertainment entities in the world. Every single one of the 30 existing NBA teams are all worth at least $1.5 billion, and those values are expected to dramatically increase over the next five years as the NBA expands its global brand with games streamed in real time all around the world.

By 2028, the most valuable NBA teams will approach a valuation of $10 billion with the Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks, and LA Lakers vying to become the most lucrative franchise in all of team sports.

By 2027, we project the highest valued NBA teams will each generate a half billion in annual revenue.

Methodology

Sports betting experts OnlineCasino.ca sourced each teams' valuation and revenue from The Business Of Basketball on Forbes.com. Data was captured from 2011-2021 and using this data, the predictions were calculated using a forecast function.

For a full breakdown of the research, please click here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do NBA teams make?

The average NBA team generated $213.5 million in 2021. The average NBA team is valued at $2.5 billion.

Which NBA team makes the most money?

The Los Angeles Lakers generated $319 million in revenue in 2021.

How are NBA teams valued?

NBA teams are valued based on their location in North America's biggest cities and media markets, the real estate where they play their home games, the strength and loyalty of their fan base, the championship pedigree of the team, and the overall value of their brand.

What NBA team has the highest value franchise?

According to the latest valuation by Forbes, the New York Knicks are the most valuable NBA team, worth $5.8 billion.