Forbes is listing the average value of NBA franchises over $2 billion for the first time, a figure that has grown nearly 600% in the past decade.
The average NBA franchise is now valued at just over $2.1 billion, with Forbes saying the New York Knicks -- worth $4.6 billion by the magazine's calculations -- ranking atop the league list and growing by 15% over the prior year.
The Los Angeles Lakers were listed with a worth of $4.4 billion, with the Golden State Warriors at $4.3 billion.
The rest of the top 10: Chicago ($3.