The 10 NBA franchises worth the most money: Lakers, Warriors

Since beginning this tracking in 1998, Forbes has documented an exponential growth in the value of NBA franchises. According to their data, the total value of the teams has increased by 2,568% in the last 28 years. In 2001, the New York Knicks led the list with an assessment of 395 million dollars; by 2026, the team with the lowest valuation, the Memphis Grizzlies, reaches 3,500 million.

Today, Forbes is not the only outlet analyzing these numbers. Sportico joined in 2020, and CNBC in 2025. The three platforms agree in pointing to the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, and New York Knicks as the three most valuable franchises in the NBA in February 2026. Based on the combined data from the three outlets, this is the updated ranking.

1. Golden State Warriors - $11.040 billion

• Sportico: $11.330 billion

• Forbes: $11.000 billion

• CNBC: $10.800 billion

The Warriors lead the ranking with an average valuation exceeding $11.000 billion, solidifying as the most valuable franchise in the league.

2. Los Angeles Lakers - $10.000 billion

• Sportico: $10.000 billion

• Forbes: $10.000 billion

• CNBC: $10.000 billion

The three sources agree on the round figure of $10.000 billion for the Los Angeles franchise.

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