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Warriors lead Sportico's NBA team valuations at $11.33B

Thu Oct 16 12:10pm ET
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The Golden State Warriors are the most valuable NBA team and No. 2 among sports franchises globally, according to research from Sportico released Thursday.

The Warriors are worth $11.33 billion, surpassed only by the NFL's Dallas Cowboys ($12.8 billion). This is the fifth consecutive year that the Warriors have held the highest valuation in Sportico's NBA rankings.

Trailing them are the Los Angeles Lakers ($10 billion), New York Knicks ($9.85 billion), Los Angeles Clippers ($6.72 billion) and Boston Celtics ($6.35 billion).

Sales of the Celtics, Lakers and Portland Trail Blazers this year helped to increase the average team value to $5.51 billion, up 20% from 2024. Just three years ago, the average value was $2.58 billion, an increase of 113%.


The team with the lowest valuation is the Memphis Grizzlies at $4 billion, per the report.

Helping to drive up Golden State's value is the team's ownership of its arena, Chase Center in San Francisco, and the 11 adjacent acres housing the mixed-use development called Thrive City.

NBA team valuations, as ranked by Sportico:

1. Golden State Warriors, $11.33 billion

2. Los Angeles Lakers, $10 billion

3. New York Knicks, $9.85 billion

4. Los Angeles Clippers, $6.72 billion

5. Boston Celtics, $6.35 billion

6. Brooklyn Nets, $6.22 billion

7. Chicago Bulls, $6.12 billion

8. Miami Heat, $6.03 billion

9. Philadelphia 76ers, $5.61 billion

10. Houston Rockets, $5.53 billion

11. Dallas Mavericks, $5.24 billion

12. Toronto Raptors, $5.22 billion

13. Phoenix Suns, $5.09 billion

14. Atlanta Hawks, $5.02 billion

15. Sacramento Kings, $5 billion

16. Cleveland Cavaliers, $4.86 billion

17. Denver Nuggets, $4.8 billion

18. Washington Wizards, $4.78 billion

19. Indiana Pacers, $4.76 billion

20. Milwaukee Bucks, $4.54 billion

21. San Antonio Spurs, $4.5 billion

22. Oklahoma City Thunder, $4.34 billion

23. Utah Jazz, $4.27 billion

24. Portland Trail Blazers, $4.25 billion

25. Minnesota Timberwolves, $4.24 billion

26. Orlando Magic, $4.21 billion

27. Detroit Pistons, $4.17 billion

28. Charlotte Hornets, $4.13 billion

29. New Orleans Pelicans, $4.02 billion

30. Memphis Grizzlies, $4 billion

Player Notes
Jaden Ivey Thu Oct 16 8:10am

Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reports. Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Wednesday that Ivey is "working through some things," leaving his status up in the air for Thursday's preseason finale against the Washington Wizards. Heading into the preseason, Ivey was declared healthy after his 2024-25 campaign ended in early January due to a broken fibula. The 23-year-old logged 14 minutes in Detroit's first preseason game on Oct. 6 but has been sidelined since. This is a bit concerning, but there are currently no indications that Ivey's status for the season opener is in doubt.

Josh Hart Thu Oct 16 7:50am

New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart (back) is making progress, but it's unclear if he will be available for Friday's preseason finale against the Charlotte Hornets, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports. Back spasms have disrupted Hart's preparations for the new NBA season, and he has only been a limited participant in practices. Missing preseason has been a big blow for Hart, as he could have used the games to re-establish his spot among the starting five. The versatile veteran was moved to the bench during the 2025 playoffs, and there have been suggestions that new head coach Mike Brown could prefer Mitchell Robinson over Hart as a starter.

Jaren Jackson Jr. Thu Oct 16 7:40am

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. (toe) made his preseason debut in Wednesday's matchup against the Charlotte Hornets, notching 17 points in 22 minutes during a 145-116 loss. Jackson Jr. was very active offensively, taking 20 shots from the field. Unfortunately, he made only seven attempts. Three of his makes came from downtown on nine shots. Jackson Jr. also grabbed a pair of rebounds and had one block with one assist. Seeing Jackson Jr. on the floor Wednesday night will have been a pleasant surprise for fantasy managers, as he was initially expected to miss the start of the 2025-26 regular season due to offseason toe surgery. The Grizzlies star will get one more preseason game on Friday against the Miami Heat to work himself into shape before things get serious.

Keegan Murray Thu Oct 16 7:30am

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (thumb) has signed a five-year, $140 million contract extension. He had one year remaining on his rookie deal. The 25-year-old has been a solid performer for the Kings, averaging 13.3 points and 5.6 rebounds for his career. Last season, he registered a career-high 6.7 rebounds per game, though Murray's offensive production dipped to 12.4 points due to poor three-point shooting. Due to a thumb injury, Murray must sit out the start of the 2025-26 campaign. He will be re-evaluated in early November. The Kings will be missing a regular starter until Murray returns, creating an interesting dynamic on the team early in the season, especially after Sacramento snapped up Russell Westbrook, who will be an additional option in the rotation.

Jaylen Brown Thu Oct 16 7:20am

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (hamstring) left Wednesday's 110-108 preseason win against the Toronto Raptors early due to a hamstring problem. He logged only seven minutes of action before exiting the game with hamstring tightness. This was certainly a worrying sight, but Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla downplayed the injury postgame. "Talked to him after, he said he would be fine," Mazzula told reporters. "But I didn't get a full update." Boston starts the regular season on Oct. 22 against the Philadelphia 76ers, and Brown's health will be a key storyline to follow as the season approaches.

Domantas Sabonis Thu Oct 16 7:20am

Sacramento Kings forward/center Domantas Sabonis (hamstring) didn't finish Wednesday's preseason matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers, ESPN's Anthony Slater reports. He suffered a right hamstring injury during the game, exiting in the fourth quarter after logging 24 minutes. Sabonis finished with 15 points, 14 rebounds, and five assists. Hamstring injuries usually take several weeks to heal, so it's possible the Kings have to begin their season without Sabonis. Drew Eubanks could land a starting role in his absence, while Dario Saric and Maxime Raynaud are also options at the five position.

Kevon Looney Wed Oct 15 5:20pm

According to NBA reporter Chris Haynes, New Orleans center Kevon Looney could be out of action for up to three weeks after suffering a proximal tibiofibular ligament sprain in his left knee. The 29-year-old had been working through knee pain and will now need time to recover. He will have to wait until November to make his debut with his new team. Looney agreed to a two-year, $16 million deal with the Pelicans in June after 10 seasons with the Warriors. While he is sidelined, rookie big man Derik Queen could see an expanded role backing up projected starting center, Yves Missi.

Malcolm Brogdon Wed Oct 15 4:50pm

Shams Charania of ESPN reports that New York Knicks guardMalcolm Brogdon has decided to retire after nine seasons in the NBA. Brogdon was viewed as a key bench piece by his new team and Charania also added that the 32-year-old was set to make New York's final roster going into the upcoming campaign. However, Brogdon has suddenly decided to move on and retire. The 2016-17 Rookie of the Year with Milwaukee and the Sixth Man of the Year for 2022-23 with Boston closes out his career with averages of 15.3 points, 4.7 assists and 4.1 rebounds across 463 regular-season appearances.

Russell Westbrook Wed Oct 15 4:30pm

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, free-agent guard Russell Westbrook has agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million deal with the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday. The 36-year-old veteran is expected to serve as a backup to Dennis Schroder, providing much-needed depth to a Kings bench that struggled to produce last season. While his MVP days are behind him, Westbrook is coming off a solid campaign with the Nuggets, averaging 13.3 points, 6.1 assists, and 4.9 rebounds across 75 appearances. He should still deliver occasional bursts of fantasy value throughout the year in a reserve role.

Jalen Suggs Wed Oct 15 9:10am

Orlando Magic point guard Jalen Suggs (knee) was involved in some contact drills during Tuesday's practice, according to Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel. Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley told reporters that Suggs was "able to do a little bit of contact" during practice, which included three-on-three action. The team has its final preseason game scheduled for Thursday against the New Orleans Pelicans and will begin the regular season on Oct. 22 with a matchup against the Miami Heat. Suggs' availability for game action will depend on how his knee responds to the increased workload.

Mark Williams Wed Oct 15 9:00am

Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (undisclosed) has made progress in his recovery, as he is now participating in five-on-five drills during practice, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. Williams has been sidelined for the entire preseason due to an undisclosed health issue, but this recent update gives fantasy managers hope that he can be ready for the start of the regular season. The Suns' opening night is scheduled for Oct. 22 against the Sacramento Kings. Williams has bags of fantasy potential, but injuries have kept him back. Last season, the 23-year-old averaged 15.3 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks in 26.6 minutes with the Charlotte Hornets.

Gary Harris Wed Oct 15 8:50am

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Gary Harris (hamstring) will be sidelined for 1-2 weeks due to a hamstring strain, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports. On Tuesday, Bucks head coach Doc Rivers said that Harris will be out for at least a week, raising doubts about his availability for the start of the season. The Bucks begin their 2025-26 regular-season campaign next Wednesday against the Washington Wizards. Harris' absence will limit Rivers' bench options; however, he is not expected to play a significant role with the team this season. The 31-year-old has not been a relevant player in fantasy basketball for several years, averaging just 3.0 points per game in 14.8 minutes with the Orlando Magic last season.

De'Andre Hunter Wed Oct 15 8:40am

Cleveland Cavaliers forward De'Andre Hunter (knee) exited Tuesday's preseason matchup against the Detroit Pistons after the first half, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. The team ruled out Hunter for the rest of the game with a right knee contusion. Hunter had a great performance against the Pistons, scoring 14 points in as many minutes with 3-for-6 shooting from the field. He finished 2-for-3 from downtown and 6-for-7 at the charity stripe. While Hunter's knee issue appears to be minor, it's worth monitoring his status ahead of next week's season opener against the New York Knicks. This season, Hunter is expected to have a starting role with the Cavaliers. Should he be sidelined, it would create an opportunity for Dean Wade or Jaylon Tyson to step up and make a greater impact.

Jalen Duren Wed Oct 15 8:20am

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (hamstring) returned to the lineup for a 13-minute shift against the Cleveland Cavaliers in a 118-100 loss on Tuesday night. He was very impactful in limited action, tallying eight points, five rebounds, two assists, and one steal. Duren shot 3-for-6 from the field and made both of his free throws. The talented big man sat out Detroit's first two preseason contests due to hamstring tightness. Seeing Duren back on the court against Cleveland is great news for fantasy managers, especially with the regular season approaching. Isaiah Stewart moved to the bench on Tuesday and will have limited fantasy potential as long as Duren stays healthy.

Jalen Green Tue Oct 14 10:20pm

According to Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott, guard Jalen Green (hamstring) will be reevaluated in 10 days after reaggravating a left hamstring injury during preseason play in China. Unfortunately, that will rule him out for the opener versus the Sacramento Kings on October 22. It also appears there's a good chance he won't suit up for subsequent meetings with the Clippers and Nuggets. The 23-year-old was traded to Phoenix in the offseason in the deal that sent Kevin Durant to the Rockets. In his final year in Houston, he averaged 21.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, and a career-high 35.4% shooting from behind the arc. All things considered, fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised to see Green miss at least a few contests. It could also take him some time to ramp up to a full workload. However, unless the 2021 No. 2 overall pick suffers a setback, the latest report won't impact his fantasy value. Grayson Allen is the favorite to enter the starting lineup until Green can return to the court.

Trey Murphy III Tue Oct 14 7:50pm

According to Will Guillory of The Athletic, New Orleans Pelicans guard/forwardTrey Murphy III(foot) is available to suit up for Tuesday's preseason contest versus the Houston Rockets. The 25-year-old had been out of action due to left foot soreness. Murphy is capable of providing outstanding fantasy value during the upcoming campaign as he averaged 21.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.1 steals in 35.0 minutes per contest across 53 outings last season.

Joel Embiid Tue Oct 14 7:20pm

According to Ky Carlin of USA Today, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse said center Joel Embiid (knee) could suit up for Friday's preseason finale against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Embiid participated in a team scrimmage on Sunday without any restrictions and was a partial participant in Tuesday's practice as planned. If he does take the floor on Friday and everything checks out, fantasy managers should expect him to be ready for the start of the regular season.

Paul George Tue Oct 14 5:40pm

Tony Jones of The Athleticreports that Philadelphia 76ers guard/forwardPaul George(knee)participated in team activities during practice on Tuesday. George's recovery continues to trend in the right direction after undergoing knee surgery in July. The veteran forward appeared in just 41 games during an injury-plagued first season with the Sixers, averaging 16.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.8 steals per contest. Despite the encouraging update, it remains uncertain whether George will be available for the regular-season opener against the Celtics on October 22.

Kevin Huerter Tue Oct 14 9:10am

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Kevin Huerter (groin) practiced on Monday and might be available for action on Thursday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports. Groin tightness has kept Huerter off the floor during the preseason, and he isn't expected to feature in Tuesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. But Chicago's preseason finale on Thursday appears to be Huerter's target date, and he is trending toward being ready to play. Huerter had a great run with the Bulls last season, averaging 13.2 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.2 steals. However, he will likely be relegated to a reserve role for this season, which will be a big blow to his fantasy prospects.

Tre Jones Tue Oct 14 9:00am

Chicago Bulls point guard Tre Jones (foot) missed Monday's practice but could still play on Tuesday against the Denver Nuggets, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports. Jones appears to be dealing with only a minor issue and may remain in the lineup on Tuesday for his fourth preseason appearance. The 25-year-old has done well during preseason, averaging 9.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 2.7 steals in 22.3 minutes. Jones will come off the bench for the Bulls this season, but he'll be a regular part of the rotation, and a strong preseason will increase his chances of earning a meaningful role on the team.


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