ESPN released an in-depth report on the financial disparity between the haves and the have nots in the NBA. Even after revenue sharing, the Pistons still were left with a $45.1 million loss. That compares to a $115.4 million profit for the Los Angeles Lakers, who were even worse than the Pistons last season.
The Pistons were one of ten other teams that were left with a loss even after revenue sharing was distributed. The others include the Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Atlanta Hawks, Memphis Grizzlies, Orlando Magic, Brooklyn Nets, San Antonio Spurs, and Washington Wizards.