Forbes Rank Lakers As NBA's Most Valuable Team

The first six weeks of the NBA season are in the books and the league’s television numbers are as strong as they have ever been. TNT’s viewership figures are the highest since the network began airing league games 26 years ago, while ESPN is seeing a modest spike. Star power has been a key to drawing viewers -- either the Lakers or Cavs have been involved in all of the 10 most-viewed games of the season. The power of the Lakers brand is also evident in the latest Forbes franchise valuations, with the '09 champs surpassing the Knicks as the league’s most valuable team at $607M. However, despite many teams cutting ticket prices due to the economy, average attendance is taking a hit, sending gate receipts to a drop of 7.4% through the first quarter of the season.

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