Here's some helpful data:

http://blogs.forbes.com/mikeozanian/...uable-teams-2/

Knicks are listed as most valuable. Amazing really that the franchise holds such sway, even after sucking for so long. Rounding out the top ten:
Lakers, Bulls, Celtics, Rockets, Mavericks, Heat, Suns, Spurs, and, at number ten, the f'ing RAPTORS. Go figure. I guess Canadians find time to switch to NBA when hockey isn't on.


In regards to winning vs frugality, here's the best bang for the buck list.

http://blogs.forbes.com/kurtbadenhau...ms-for-buck-2/