The NBA is one of the most popular sports Leagues in the USA, and it generates billions of dollars in revenue each year. This revenue comes from TV deals, ticket sales, and merchandise sales. The NBA also has a very lucrative deal with Nike, which is the official uniform supplier for the league.
The NBA is a very profitable business, and the 10 richest teams in the league are all worth billions of dollars. These teams are able to generate so much revenue because of the popularity of the sport and the lucrative TV deals that the league has.
17 (most in NBA history, tied with Boston Celtics)
Number of Western Conference championships won
33 (most in NBA history)
Number of division titles won
33 (most in NBA history)
Home stadium
Crypto.com Arena
Rivalry
Boston Celtics
Mascot
Benny the Bulldog
Coach with most wins
Phil Jackson (545)
Player with most wins
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1084)
Player with most NBA championships (non-coach)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (6)
The Lakers are the most valuable team in the NBA, according to Forbes.
The Lakers have had some of the greatest players in NBA history, including Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal, and Kobe Bryant.
The Lakers have won the NBA championship more times than any other team in the Western Conference.
The Lakers have a passionate fan base that is known for being one of the most loyal in the NBA.
4. Chicago Bulls ($4.1 billion)
Facts
Founded
1966
Number of NBA championships won
6 (1991-1993, 1996-1998)
Number of Eastern Conference championships won
8
Number of division titles won
21
Home stadium
United Center
Rivalry
Detroit Pistons
Mascot
Benny the Bull
Coach with most wins
Phil Jackson (545)
Player with most wins
Michael Jordan (695)
Player with most NBA championships (non-coach)
Michael Jordan (6)
The Bulls are one of the most popular teams in the NBA.
The Bulls have had some of the greatest players in NBA history, including Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, and Dennis Rodman.
The Bulls won six NBA championships in the 1990s, which is one of the most dominant runs in NBA history.
The Bulls have a passionate fan base that is known for being one of the most loyal in the NBA.
5. Boston Celtics ($4 billion)
Facts
Founded
1946
Number of NBA championships won
17 (most in NBA history)
Number of Eastern Conference championships won
24 (most in NBA history)
Number of division titles won
23 (most in NBA history)
Home stadium
TD Garden
Rivalry
Los Angeles Lakers
Mascot
Lucky the Leprechaun
Coach with most wins
Red Auerbach (938)
Player with most wins
John Havlicek (1270)
Player with most NBA championships (non-coach)
Bill Russell (11)
The Celtics are one of the most popular teams in the NBA.
The Celtics have had some of the greatest players in NBA history, including Bill Russell, Bob Cousy, Larry Bird, and Kevin Garnett.
The Celtics won eight NBA championships in a row from 1959 to 1966, which is the longest streak in NBA history.
The Celtics have a passionate fan base that is known for being one of the most loyal in the NBA.
6. Brooklyn Nets ($3.8 billion)
Facts
Founded
1967 as the New Jersey Americans
Renamed
New Jersey Nets in 1968, Brooklyn Nets in 2012
Number of NBA championships won
2 (1974, 1976)
Number of Eastern Conference championships won
2
Number of division titles won
5
Home stadium
Barclays Center
Rivalry
New York Knicks
Mascot
BrooklyKnight
Coach with most wins
Steve Nash (47)
Player with most wins
Kevin Durant (157)
Player with most NBA championships (non-coach)
Julius Erving (2)
The Nets are one of the most popular teams in the NBA.
The Nets have had some of the greatest players in NBA history, including Julius Erving, Dražen Petrović, Jason Kidd, and Kevin Durant.
The Nets moved to Brooklyn in 2012, and they play their home games at Barclays Center.
The Nets have a passionate fan base that is known for being one of the most loyal in the NBA.
7. Los Angeles Clippers ($3.75 billion)
Facts
Founded
1970 as the Buffalo Braves
Renamed
San Diego Clippers in 1978, Los Angeles Clippers in 1984
Number of NBA championships won
0
Number of Western Conference championships won
0
Number of division titles won
3 (2013, 2014, 2019)
Home stadium
Crypto.com Arena
Rivalry
Los Angeles Lakers
Mascot
Chuck the Condor
Coach with most wins
Doc Rivers (240)
Player with most wins
Chris Paul (357)
Player with most NBA championships (non-coach)
None (the Clippers have never won an NBA championship)
The Clippers are one of the most popular teams in the NBA.
The Clippers have had some of the greatest players in NBA history, including Bob McAdoo, Dominique Wilkins, Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, and Kawhi Leonard.
The Clippers have never won an NBA championship, but they have made the playoffs in each of the last nine seasons.
The Clippers have a passionate fan base that is known for being one of the most loyal in the NBA.
8. Houston Rockets ($3.7 billion)
Facts
Founded
1967 as the San Diego Rockets
Renamed
Houston Rockets in 1971
Number of NBA championships won
2 (1994, 1995)
Number of Western Conference championships won
4
Number of division titles won
8
Home stadium
Toyota Center
Rivalry
San Antonio Spurs
Mascot
Clutch the Bear
Coach with most wins
Rudy Tomjanovich (432)
Player with most wins
Hakeem Olajuwon (711)
Player with most NBA championships (non-coach)
Hakeem Olajuwon (2)
The Rockets are one of the most popular teams in the NBA.
The Rockets have had some of the greatest players in NBA history, including Hakeem Olajuwon, Moses Malone, Tracy McGrady, and James Harden.
The Rockets won two NBA championships in the 1990s, and they have made the playoffs in each of the last 10 seasons.
The Rockets have a passionate fan base that is known for being one of the most loyal in the NBA.
9. Toronto Raptors ($3.5 billion)
Facts
Founded
1995
Number of NBA championships won
1 (2019)
Number of Eastern Conference championships won
1
Number of division titles won
7
Home stadium
Scotiabank Arena
Rivalry
Boston Celtics
Mascot
The Raptor
Coach with most wins
Nick Nurse (271)
Player with most wins
Kyle Lowry (480)
Player with most NBA championships (non-coach)
Kawhi Leonard (1)
The Raptors are the only Canadian team in the NBA.
The Raptors won their first NBA championship in 2019, defeating the Golden State Warriors in six games.
The Raptors have one of the most passionate fan bases in the NBA, known for their loudness and creativity.
The Raptors have had some of the greatest players in franchise history, including Kyle Lowry, DeMar DeRozan, Vince Carter, and Kawhi Leonard.
10. Philadelphia 76ers ($3.4 billion)
Facts
Founded
1946 as the Syracuse Nationals
Renamed
Philadelphia Warriors in 1963, Philadelphia 76ers in 1964
Number of NBA championships won
3 (1950, 1955, 1967)
Number of Eastern Conference championships won
9
Number of division titles won
7
Home stadium
Wells Fargo Center
Rivalry
Boston Celtics
Mascot
Franklin the Dog
Coach with most wins
Dolph Schayes (322)
Player with most wins
Julius Erving (600)
Player with most NBA championships (non-coach)
Wilt Chamberlain (2)
The 76ers are one of the oldest franchises in the NBA.
The 76ers have had some of the greatest players in NBA history, including Wilt Chamberlain, Julius Erving, Moses Malone, Allen Iverson, and Joel Embiid.
The 76ers reached the NBA Finals in 2021 but lost to the Milwaukee Bucks in six games.
The 76ers have a passionate fan base that is known for being one of the most loyal in the NBA.
These teams are all worth billions of dollars, and their owners are some of the richest people in the world. The Warriors are the most valuable team in the NBA, and their owner, Joe Lacob, is worth over $2 billion. The Knicks are the second most valuable team in the NBA, and their owner, James Dolan, is worth over $5 billion.
