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12-09-2009, 06:39 PM
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/305753-forbes-lakers-most-valuable-nba-franchise
Forbes: Lakers most valuable NBA franchise
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NEW YORK — The Los Angeles Lakers are the NBA’s most valuable
team, and 12 franchises lost money in the 2008-09 season,
according to Forbes magazine.
In its annual listing of the value of NBA franchises, Forbes
finds Lakers to be worth $607 million, up 4 percent for the
league champions. Second are the New York Knicks at $586
million, but that is a 4 percent drop. The Knicks led the
rankings for the four previous seasons.
The Chicago Bulls ($511 million), Detroit Pistons ($479 million)
and Cleveland Cavaliers ($476 million) round out the top five.
At the bottom of the 30-team rankings are the Milwaukee Bucks at
$254 million. The league average worth is $367 million, down 4
percent, according to Forbes.
Forbes: Lakers most valuable NBA franchise
Provided by PA Sports
NEW YORK — The Los Angeles Lakers are the NBA’s most valuable
team, and 12 franchises lost money in the 2008-09 season,
according to Forbes magazine.
In its annual listing of the value of NBA franchises, Forbes
finds Lakers to be worth $607 million, up 4 percent for the
league champions. Second are the New York Knicks at $586
million, but that is a 4 percent drop. The Knicks led the
rankings for the four previous seasons.
The Chicago Bulls ($511 million), Detroit Pistons ($479 million)
and Cleveland Cavaliers ($476 million) round out the top five.
At the bottom of the 30-team rankings are the Milwaukee Bucks at
$254 million. The league average worth is $367 million, down 4
percent, according to Forbes.