Most valuable NBA teams

1: The New York Knicks are the most valuable team in the NBA at $3 billion, according to the latest ranking from Forbes. The Knicks top the list based on their current TV contract and high prices for premium seating.

2: The Los Angeles Lakers are second at $2.7 billion. Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports.

3: The Chicago Bulls are third at $2.3 billion. John Geliebter-USA TODAY Sports.

4: The Boston Celtics are worth $2.1 billion. Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports.

5: The Los Angeles Clippers are worth $2 billion. Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports.

6: The Golden State Warriors are worth $1.9 billion. Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports.

7: The Brooklyn Nets are worth $1.7 billion. Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports.

8: The Houston Rockets are worth $1.5 billion. Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports.

9: The Dallas Mavericks are worth $1.4 billion. Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports.

10: The Miami Heat are worth $1.3 billion. Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports.

11: The San Antonio Spurs are worth $1.15 billion. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports.

12: The Cleveland Cavaliers are worth $1.1 billion. David Richard-USA TODAY Sports.

13: The Phoenix Suns are worth $1 billion. Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports.

14: The Toronto Raptors are worth $980 million. Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports.

15: The Portland Trail Blazers are worth $975 million. Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports.

16: The Washington Wizards are worth $960 million. Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports.