NBA team values rise dramatically over past 25 years

NBA teams have seen a significant increase in value over the last 25 years, with the Boston Celtics recently selling for a record $6.1 billion in 2025. This marks a drastic increase from their sale price of $360 million in 2002. The Los Angeles Lakers also set a new record with a sale price of $12.5 billion. The financial growth reflects the overall surge in the popularity and marketability of NBA franchises. Analysts expect continued growth in the league's economic as fan engagement remains strong.

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