The Los Angeles Lakers sold for $12.5 billion. Here’s what every NBA team is now worth

The pending $12.5 billion Lakers sale would lift CNBC’s average NBA team valuation 21% to $6.68 billion, with the Warriors still No. 1.

The top 3

  1. Top Three Most Valuable NBA Teams: As of the 2025-26 NBA season, the Golden State Warriors lead as the most valuable franchise at $11 billion, followed by the Los Angeles Lakers at $10 billion, and the New York Knicks at $9.75 billion.
  2. Teams with Significant Valuation Growth: The Los Angeles Lakers saw a 41% increase in value in one year to reach $10 billion in 2025, while the Los Angeles Clippers experienced a 36% rise and the Miami Heat grew by 34% by the 2025-26 season.
  3. High Valuations in Smaller Markets: Even teams in smaller markets demonstrate significant value, with the Houston Rockets valued at $5.9 billion, the Miami Heat at $5.7 billion, and the Phoenix Suns at $5.425 billion as of the 2025-26 season.

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