The Knicks remain NBA's most valuable franchise for the fourth straight year on Forbes' list. These teams are highly sought after by fans. It is common for the stadium to be full of fans when these teams enter the court. The Boston Celtics team is fifth on the Forbes list. Below you can check the list of the five most valuable NBA teams in 2019.
New York Knicks ($4 billion)
The New York Knicks occupies the first place as the wealthiest basketball team not only in the NBA but in the whole world. Currently, the Knicks' equity is valued at $4 billion, with an operating profit of around $155 million annually.
Los Angeles Lakers ($3.7 billion)
The ability to sign a star like Lebron James already shows that the Los Angeles Lakers are at the top of the wealthiest basketball teams in the NBA. The Los Angeles Lakers have an operating profit of $147 million annually and are currently valued at $3.7 billion.