BY QSM WORLD
Prepared By
QSM Sports Evaluation
A Division of QSM World LLC
The National Basketball Association (NBA) remains one of the world’s most valuable sports properties, with continued growth in media rights, sponsorship, international expansion, digital engagement, and franchise valuations. During the 2025–26 season, the league strengthened its commercial position through global fan growth, record franchise values, and increasing demand from institutional investors. Average NBA franchise values reached approximately US$5.4 billion, with the league’s most valuable teams exceeding US$10 billion.
This report would not have been possible without the dedication, expertise, and collaboration of the many individuals and organizations who contributed to its development.
We extend our sincere appreciation to the National Basketball Association (NBA), its member franchises, players, coaches, executives, partners, and the broader basketball community for their commitment to growing the game and providing the data and insights that informed this evaluation.
We also thank our research analysts, valuation specialists, financial consultants, and sports business experts whose rigorous analysis and attention to detail ensured the quality and integrity of this report. Their expertise in sports economics, brand valuation, market intelligence, and commercial assessment has been invaluable throughout the evaluation process.
Special recognition is given to industry professionals, media organizations, commercial partners, and public data providers whose publications and market information supported our research and benchmarking efforts.
Finally, we express our gratitude to our clients, partners, and stakeholders for their continued trust and confidence in our work. Their support motivates us to maintain the highest standards of professionalism, independence, and analytical excellence in every evaluation we undertake.
We dedicate this report to everyone who contributes to the continued growth, innovation, and global success of professional basketball.
QSM World LLC is a global sports, media, entertainment, and advisory company specializing in sports evaluation, brand valuation, commercial assessments, investment advisory, strategic partnerships, and business intelligence. Through its evaluation division, QSM World provides independent assessments of sports organizations, leagues, clubs, events, athletes, and sports-related brands worldwide.
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