Posted on Saturday, 12th December 2009 by admin
Amid a painful recession, teams like the Indiana Pacers, Minnesota Timberwolves and New Jersey Nets slashed prices to lure fans and The Detroit Pistons, Miami Heat and New York Knicks saw revenue from pricey club seats and luxury suites drop. Meanwhile the league’s player costs increased to $2.3 billion during the 2008-09 season from $2.2 billion the previous year. Net result: Overall revenue remained flat at an average of $126 million per team, but 12 teams posted an operating loss. More … IN PICTURES Basketball’s Most Valuable Teams SORT LIST BY 
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The NBA’s Best Fans Christina Settimi The league champion Lakers add another title to their mantel: most-devoted cheering section. In Pictures:The NBA’s Best And Worst Fans Memphis Blues Tom Van Riper Michael Heisley has lost tons of money running an NBA team using the same strategy that made him a fortune in private equity. PREVIOUS RANKINGS 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 TOP 10
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