5 Most Valuable Teams in the NBA

No.2: Los Angeles Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers

Value: $1 billion
Profit: $48 million

The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing for yet another great season, but play-wise and moneywise. With a new TV rights deal just signed with Time Warner Cable Inc (NYSE:TWC), revenues are expected to increase substantially in 2014. The deal is worth a reported $3.6 billion according to Forbes Magazine. 2013 has also been a particularly productive year, as the 16-time champions were awarded once again with the highest payroll in the league.