List of NBA team owners

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This article is a list of principal owners of National Basketball Association teams.

The NBA requires a change in "controlling ownership" to be approved by the NBA Board of Governors, composed of one representative (Governor) from each team. [1] Toronto Raptors owner Larry Tanenbaum has been Chairman of the NBA Board of Governors since 2017. [2]

FranchiseOwner(s)GovernorOperating entityEnterprise Valuation (US$ millions)Year became principal owner(s)
Atlanta Hawks Tony Ressler (est. 47%-51%); Grant Hill, Steven Price, Rick Schnall, Sara Blakely, Jesse Itzler, Ted Virtue, Bob Goodman; Michael Gearon, Jr., Rutherford Seydel, Beaut Turner (1% combined) [3] Blue Owl Capital (6%) [4] Tony Ressler [5] Hawks Basketball, Inc.Est. $2 billion [4] 2015
Boston Celtics Wyc Grousbeck, Stephen Pagliuca, H. Irving Grousbeck, David Bonderman, Jim Breyer, James Pallotta, Glenn Hutchins, Jonathan Lavine Wyc Grousbeck [6] Boston Basketball Partners 6000 [7] 2002
Brooklyn Nets Joe and Clara Wu Tsai (85%), Julia, David, Jr., Mary Julia, and John Koch (15%) [8] [9] Joe Tsai [10] BSE Global [8] 2,350 [11] 2019
Charlotte Hornets Gabe Plotkin, Rick Schnall Rick Schnall(rotate with Plotkin every 5 years) [12] Hornets Sports & Entertainment3,000 [13] 2023
Chicago Bulls Jerry Reinsdorf Chicago Professional Sports Limited Partnership16.2 [14] 1985
Cleveland Cavaliers Dan Gilbert Cavaliers Entertainment LLC375 [15] [16] 2005
Dallas Mavericks Miriam Adelson, Sivan Dumont, and Patrick Dumont (69%), Mark Cuban (27%), Mary Stanton (4%) [17] Patrick Dumont [18] Dallas Basketball Limited [19] 3,800 to 3,900 [17] 2023
Denver Nuggets Ann Walton Kroenke Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, Denver Nuggets Limited Partnership202 [20] 2000
Detroit Pistons Tom Gores Palace Sports & Entertainment, Detroit Pistons Basketball Company325 [21] [22] 2011
Golden State Warriors Joe Lacob (25%), [23] Peter Guber, Arctos Sports Partners (13%) [24] Joe Lacob [25] GSW Sports LLC450 [26] 2010
Houston Rockets Tilman Fertitta Fertitta Entertainment2,200 [27] 2017
Indiana Pacers Herbert Simon (80%), Steven Rales (20%) [28] Pacers Sports & Entertainment, Pacers Basketball, LLC$3.47 billion [28] 1983
Los Angeles Clippers Steve Ballmer (100%) [29] [30] Steve Ballmer [29] LAC Basketball Club, Inc.$2 billion [29] 2014
Los Angeles Lakers Jeanie Buss, Jim Buss and Johnny Buss, along with siblings in the Jerry Buss family trust. [31] Jeanie Buss [32] The Los Angeles Lakers, Inc.20 & 268 [33] 1979 & 1998
Memphis Grizzlies Robert J. Pera Memphis Basketball LLC377 [34] [35] 2012
Miami Heat Micky Arison (88%); [36] Julio Iglesias, Raanan Katz, Robert Sturges, and Amancio Suarez (12%) [37] Micky Arison [36] Miami Heat Limited Partnership68 [38] 1995
Milwaukee Bucks Wesley Edens, Jimmy and Dee Haslam (25%) [39] Milwaukee Bucks, Inc.3,500 [39] 2014
Minnesota Timberwolves Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore [40] Minnesota Timberwolves Basketball Limited Partnership$1,500 [41] 1995
New Orleans Pelicans Gayle Benson New Orleans Pelicans NBA Limited Partnership338 [42] [43] 2012
New York Knicks James Dolan The Madison Square Garden Company, New York Knicks, Inc.300 [44] 1997
Oklahoma City Thunder Clay Bennett Professional Basketball Club LLC 325 [45] 2006
Orlando Magic Dan DeVos RDV Sports, Inc., Orlando Magic, Ltd.85 [46] 1991
Philadelphia 76ers Josh Harris and David Blitzer Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment 287 [47] [48] 2011
Phoenix Suns Mat Ishbia and Justin Ishbia (57%), four minority shareholders, including Jahm Najafi [49] Mat Ishbia (alternate: Justin Ishbia) [49] Unknown4,000 [49] 2023
Portland Trail Blazers Jody Allen Vulcan Inc., Trail Blazers, Inc.70 [50] 1988
Sacramento Kings Vivek Ranadivé, [51] Paul E. Jacobs, Gary E. Jacobs, Hal Jacobs, Jeffrey A. Jacobs, [52] Sacramento Kings Partnership Group (operating entity yet to be named)534 [53] [54] 2013
San Antonio Spurs Peter J. Holt Spurs Sports & Entertainment, San Antonio Spurs LLC76 [55] 1993
Toronto Raptors Rogers Communications (75%), Larry Tanenbaum (25%) [56] Tanenbaum [56] Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, Toronto Raptors Basketball Club467 [57] 1998
Utah Jazz 80%: Ryan Smith, Ashley Smith, Ryan Sweeney, Mike Cannon-Brookes; <20%: Miller Family; >1% Dwyane Wade [58] [59] Ryan Smith [60] Jazz Basketball Investors, Inc.1,660 [61] [60] 2021
Washington Wizards Ted Leonsis (100%) [62] Ted Leonsis Monumental Sports & Entertainment [62] 551 [63] [64] 2010

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References

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  1. ↑ Rainey, James (2014-05-23). "Sterlings plan a shift in Clippers ownership". LA Times . Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  2. ↑ "Toronto Raptors' Larry Tanenbaum reelected as chairman of NBA Board of Governors". NBA . 2022-09-22. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  3. ↑ Vivlamore, Chris (2015-06-24). "Ressler takes over as Atlanta Hawks officially change ownership". Atlanta Journal-Constitution . Retrieved 10 February 2025.
  4. 1 2 Jackson, Eyal (2022-01-04). "Dyal's Atlanta Hawks' Stake Bolsters NBA Private Equity Boomlet". Sportico . Retrieved 10 February 2025.
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  8. 1 2 "Nets Parent BSE Global Valued at $6 Billion as Kochs Land 15% Stake". Sportico . 2024-06-18. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
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  34. ↑ "Memphis Grizzlies on the Forbes NBA Team Valuations List". Forbes .
  35. ↑ "Tech magnate Pera will buy Memphis Grizzlies". 11 June 2012.
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  39. 1 2 Bontemps, Tim (2023-02-27). "Sources: Lasry agrees to sell his stake in Bucks to Haslams". ESPN. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
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  43. ↑ "Saints owner agrees to purchase Hornets". 13 April 2012.
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  49. 1 2 3 Holmes, Baxter (2023-02-06). "NBA board of governors approves sale of Suns, Mercury to Mat Ishbia". ESPN . Retrieved 30 June 2024.
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  51. ↑ "Maloofs complete sale of Sacramento Kings to Ranadive group - Kings/NBA - the Sacramento Bee". Archived from the original on 2013-06-07. Retrieved 2013-05-31.
  52. ↑ San Diego Tribune: "Jacobs Brothers Finally Getting in the Hoops Business" by Kevin Acee March 30, 2013
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  55. ↑ "San Antonio Spurs on the Forbes NBA Team Valuations List". Forbes .
  56. 1 2 "Bell sells ownership stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment; Rogers becomes majority owner". The Athletic . 2024-09-18. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
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  58. ↑ Walden, Eric (2022-08-24). "Miller family sells some of its remaining shares in the Utah Jazz". Salt Lake Tribune . Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  59. ↑ "D-Wade leaps into ownership with stake in Jazz". 16 April 2021.
  60. 1 2 Cohen, Ben (28 October 2020). "Utah Jazz Sold to Qualtrics Founder Ryan Smith for $1.66 Billion". Wall Street Journal.
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  62. 1 2 "Leonsis takes control of Wizards". Associated Press . 2010-06-10. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
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  64. ↑ "Capitals owner closes in on purchase of Wizards". 27 April 2010.
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