Los Angeles Lakers

Value: $2.6 billion 1 year change: 93% Owners: Jerry Buss Family Trusts, Philip Anschutz The team posted their worst record in franchise history at 21 61, which pushed TV ratings down 27% after a 54% drop the previous year. The Lakers still rank as the league s most profitable team thanks to their $4 billion, 20 year TV deal with Time Warner.