The latest market value of NBA teams is released! The Rockets are 5.7 billion, the Lakers are 7 billion, what about the Warriors?

Under the leadership of Adam Xiaohua, the business value of the NBA league has grown rapidly in the past decade. With two super broadcast contracts worth 100 billion US dollars and a series of business strategic deployments, players' salaries have now reached an astonishing level, and the team's market value has also risen. As of the 2024-25 season, the total market value of 30 NBA teams has exceeded US$130 billion.

Recently, the American sports business media Boardroom posted a list that attracted the attention of the basketball world - the top 5 NBA team market value rankings. Among them, the Warriors continued to lead the way, with the Knicks and the Lakers ranked second and third. So, let’s take a look at the specific rankings.

5. Houston Rockets rank fifth with a market value of US$5.7 billion. Although this number is still far from the Warriors and the Lakers, Houston, as the fourth largest city in the United States, has a huge population base, strong economic strength and deep love for basketball, providing the team with a solid market foundation and development potential.

After Harden's departure, the Rockets have been committed to cultivating young players, rebuilding the team's core competitiveness, and striving to return to the top in the fierce league competition. This season, the rise of young players such as Jaylen Green and Shin Kyung has allowed the Rockets to return to the playoffs after many years, and the team's market value has further increased.

4. The Chicago Bulls rank fourth with a market value of US$5.8 billion. As a team led by Jordan, the Bulls have a significant position in history. The Bulls of the Jordan era won the championship six times, creating a legendary basketball dynasty, and also accumulating a huge fan base and commercial value for the team. In the past few years, the Bulls have gradually accumulated young talents through drafts and trading. The growth of players such as Kobe White and Gidey has allowed the team to see hope for rise again. While maintaining tradition, the Bulls are also actively exploring new tactical systems and operational models, striving to enhance the team's competitiveness and business influence.

3. The Los Angeles Lakers rank third with a market value of US$7 billion. Although the Purple and Gold Army rose and fell after winning the championship in 2020, with its profound heritage and glorious history, its market value growth rate and exposure have always been at the forefront of the league. This season, an epic deal has allowed the Lakers to see the dawn of revival again. They exchanged the inside core Davis for supernova Doncic. This not only means that the Lakers will be in the ranks of championships in the next ten years, but someone can also take over the torch from James. Most importantly, Doncic's arrival can bring higher commercial benefits to the Lakers.

2. The New York Knicks rank second with a market value of US$7.5 billion, thanks to its international metropolis in New York, with a huge population base, strong economic strength and deep love for basketball. In the past few years, the Knicks have gradually returned to the ranks of competition after experiencing lineup adjustments and tactical innovations. The team continuously replenishes young talents through drafts and trades, and players such as Brunson and Towns have injected new vitality into the team. This season, the Knicks reached the Eastern Conference Finals again after many years, and the team's market value will surely increase further.

1. The Golden State Warriors rank first with a market value of US$9.4 billion, and is also the only team in the league with a market value of more than 9 billion. Turning back 15 years ago, the Warriors' market value was only $315 million, ranking 77th among the 92 professional sports teams in the United States. However, Curry's emergence changed the fate of the Warriors and completely subverted the style of modern basketball. Under Curry's leadership, the Warriors won the championship four times and became the officially recognized dynasty team. Curry is not as simple as a superstar to the Warriors. He has become the cornerstone and symbol of the rise of the Warriors' business empire.