Most Valuable NBA Franchises in the season 2021-22

Within the electrifying realm of the National Basketball Association, the spectacular showcase of athletic prowess on the court is mirrored by the immense financial stature off it. The 2021-22 season has shattered the glass ceiling, seeing three franchises ascend beyond the esteemed $5 billion valuation for the first time in history. The New York Knicks, Golden State Warriors, and the Los Angeles Lakers, have etched their names atop this fiscal Olympus, a testament to their prosperous television deals and revenue-generating arenas.

This year, however, a cloud of disparity looms over the list. Several franchises have been ensnared in a brutal web of injuries, while others grapple with a decline in performance following the loss of key players. The twist of fortune has invariably impacted their on-court performance but hasn't undermined their financial stability.

Remarkably, even the pandemic's deleterious impact on the 2020-21 season, which witnessed eerily desolate arenas, failed to deter the fiscal trajectory of these franchises. According to Forbes, the average value of an NBA franchise witnessed a resounding 13% increase, elevating the figure to an impressive $2.48 billion.

Here is the complete ranking by Forbes:

1. Knicks, estimated at a dazzling $5.8 billion
2. Warriors, valued at a remarkable $5.6 billion
3. Lakers, weighing in at a robust $5.5 billion
4. Bulls, coming in at $3.65 billion
5. Celtics, tallying up to $3.55 billion
6. Clippers, amounting to $3.3 billion
7. Nets, evaluated at $3.2 billion
8. Rockets, boasting a value of $2.75 billion
9. Mavericks, marked at $2.7 billion
10. Raptors, standing at $2.48 billion
11. 76ers, measured at $2.45 billion
12. Heat, assessed at $2.3 billion
13. Trail Blazers, estimated at $2.05 billion
14. Kings, accounting for $2 billion
15. Spurs, valued at $1.98 billion
16. Wizards, tallying up to $1.93 billion
17. Bucks, evaluated at $1.9 billion
18. Suns, appraised at $1.8 billion
19. Jazz, standing at $1.75 billion
20. Nuggets, marked at $1.73 billion
21. Hawks, gauged at $1.68 billion
22. Pacers, assessed at $1.67 billion
23. Cavaliers, accounted for $1.65 billion
24. Magic, coming in at $1.64 billion
25. Thunder, measuring up to $1.63 billion
26. Pistons, valued at $1.58 billion
27. Hornets, estimating at $1.575 billion
28. Timberwolves, standing at $1.55 billion
29. Pelicans, marking up to $1.53 billion
30. Grizzlies, closing the list at $1.5 billion.