Warriors, Knicks Top 2026 NBA Franchise Valuations

For a sixth straight year, the Warriors lead Sportico’s list of the NBA’s most valuable teams, according to Kurt Badenhausen of Sportico, who unveiled the website’s updated NBA franchise valuations for 2026 on Friday. Badenhausen projects the Warriors’ value at $14.5 billion, which represents a whopping 28% increase from last year’s $11.33 billion valuation. The NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, at $15.5 billion, continue to be the only global sports franchise whose valuation comes in higher than Golden State’s, per Sportico’s projections. According to Sportico, the average value of an NBA franchise is at $6.64 billion, up 21% since 2025, and no…