How Much Money Are NBA Teams Losing Without Fans?

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After playing last season in the “bubble” in Orlando, the NBA is playing at home arenas this season. However, only six franchises are playing in front of fans: the Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic, Houston Rockets, Utah Jazz, New Orleans Pelicans and Toronto Raptors. And the Raptors are actually playing in Tampa, Florida, because the team isn’t able to travel to Canada.

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So it’s no surprise that NBA teams are taking a big financial hit this season. The losses range from $224 million for the Grizzlies to an eye-popping $472 million for the Knicks.

GOBankingRates.com looked at each team’s yearly revenue and attendance and calculated what each franchise is losing without fans. Read on to see how big the losses are this season.

Last updated: Jan. 5, 2021

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 18: Chandler Parsons #25 of the Memphis Grizzlies dribbles the ball against the Washington Wizards at Verizon Center on January 18, 2017 in Washington, DC.
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 18: Chandler Parsons #25 of the Memphis Grizzlies dribbles the ball against the Washington Wizards at Verizon Center on January 18, 2017 in Washington, DC.

29. Memphis Grizzlies (tie)

  • Yearly Revenue: $224 million

  • Revenue per Home Game: $5.5 million

  • Yearly Gate Receipts: $20 million

  • Gate Receipts per Home Game: $487,000

  • Average Attendance: 15,587

  • Average Ticket Price: $30.76

  • Yearly Food and Merchandise Revenue: $204 million

  • Food and Merchandise Revenue per Home Game: $25.5 million

The Grizzlies had originally hoped to have fans in the stands but currently are not allowing any.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 11: Omer Asik #3 of the New Orleans Pelicans shoots a free throw during the first half of a game against the Chicago Bulls at the Smoothie King Center on April 11, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 11: Omer Asik #3 of the New Orleans Pelicans shoots a free throw during the first half of a game against the Chicago Bulls at the Smoothie King Center on April 11, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

29. New Orleans Pelicans (tie)

  • Yearly Revenue: $224 million

  • Revenue per Home Game: $5.5 million

  • Yearly Gate Receipts: $33 million

  • Gate Receipts per Home Game: $804,900

  • Average Attendance: 16,505

  • Average Ticket Price: $48.77

  • Yearly Food and Merchandise Revenue: $191 million

  • Food and Merchandise Revenue per Home Game: $23.88 million

The Pelicans are only allowing 750 fans per game.

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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jim Mone/AP/REX/Shutterstock (9454786y)Minnesota Timberwolves' Derrick Rose plays against the Golden State Warriors in an NBA basketball game, in MinneapolisWarriors Timberwolves Basketball, Minneapolis, USA - 11 Mar 2018.
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jim Mone/AP/REX/Shutterstock (9454786y)Minnesota Timberwolves' Derrick Rose plays against the Golden State Warriors in an NBA basketball game, in MinneapolisWarriors Timberwolves Basketball, Minneapolis, USA - 11 Mar 2018.

28. Minnesota Timberwolves

  • Yearly Revenue: $234 million

  • Revenue per Home Game: $5.7 million

  • Yearly Gate Receipts: $33 million

  • Gate Receipts per Home Game: $804,900

  • Average Attendance: 15,066

  • Average Ticket Price: $53.42

  • Yearly Food and Merchandise Revenue: $201 million

  • Food and Merchandise Revenue per Home Game: $25.1 million

The Timberwolves have yet to allow fans to attend.

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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matt Slocum/AP/REX/Shutterstock (9470988ao)Charlotte Hornets' Dwight Howard in action during an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, in PhiladelphiaHornets 76ers Basketball, Philadelphia, USA - 19 Mar 2018.
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matt Slocum/AP/REX/Shutterstock (9470988ao)Charlotte Hornets' Dwight Howard in action during an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, in PhiladelphiaHornets 76ers Basketball, Philadelphia, USA - 19 Mar 2018.

27. Charlotte Hornets

  • Yearly Revenue: $240 million

  • Revenue per Home Game: $5.9 million

  • Yearly Gate Receipts: $28 million

  • Gate Receipts per Home Game: $682,900

  • Average Attendance: 15,438

  • Average Ticket Price: $44.24

  • Yearly Food and Merchandise Revenue: $212 million

  • Food and Merchandise Revenue per Home Game: $26.5 million

The Hornets are starting the season with no fans, but they’re hopeful that will change over the course of the season.

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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Michael Conroy/AP/REX/Shutterstock (9342839aa)Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo (4) brings the ball up court against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, .
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Michael Conroy/AP/REX/Shutterstock (9342839aa)Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo (4) brings the ball up court against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, .

26. Indiana Pacers

  • Yearly Revenue: $243 million

  • Revenue per Home Game: $5.9 million

  • Yearly Gate Receipts: $32 million

  • Gate Receipts per Home Game: $780,500

  • Average Attendance: 16,531

  • Average Ticket Price: $47.21

  • Yearly Food and Merchandise Revenue: $211 million

  • Food and Merchandise Revenue per Home Game: $26.4 million

The Pacers are not planning to allow fans for the near future.

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ORLANDO, FL - FEBRUARY 28: Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Orlando Magic shoot a free throw against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the game at the Amway Center on February 28, 2020 in Orlando, Florida.
ORLANDO, FL - FEBRUARY 28: Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Orlando Magic shoot a free throw against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the game at the Amway Center on February 28, 2020 in Orlando, Florida.

25. Orlando Magic

  • Yearly Revenue: $244 million

  • Revenue per Home Game: $6.0 million

  • Yearly Gate Receipts: $43 million

  • Gate Receipts per Home Game: $1,048,700

  • Average Attendance: 17,092

  • Average Ticket Price: $61.36

  • Yearly Food and Merchandise Revenue: $201 million

  • Food and Merchandise Revenue per Home Game: $25.2 million

The Magic are planning to allow approximately 4,000 fans per game.

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Phoenix Suns guard Anfernee Hardaway splits the defense of Los Angeles Lakers forward A.
Phoenix Suns guard Anfernee Hardaway splits the defense of Los Angeles Lakers forward A.

24. Phoenix Suns

  • Yearly Revenue: $246 million

  • Revenue per Home Game: $6.0 million

  • Yearly Gate Receipts: $34 million

  • Gate Receipts per Home Game: $829,300

  • Average Attendance: 15,732

  • Average Ticket Price: $52.71

  • Yearly Food and Merchandise Revenue: $212 million

  • Food and Merchandise Revenue per Home Game: $25.5 million

Arizona’s virus numbers remain high, so the Suns have no plans currently to allow fans.

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ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 09: Jeff Teague #00 of the Atlanta Hawks drives to the basket during the second half of an NBA game against the Charlotte Hornets at State Farm Arena on March 9, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia.
ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 09: Jeff Teague #00 of the Atlanta Hawks drives to the basket during the second half of an NBA game against the Charlotte Hornets at State Farm Arena on March 9, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia.

23. Atlanta Hawks

  • Yearly Revenue: $251 million

  • Revenue per Home Game: $6.1 million

  • Yearly Gate Receipts: $32 million

  • Gate Receipts per Home Game: $780,500

  • Average Attendance: 16,042

  • Average Ticket Price: $48.65

  • Yearly Food and Merchandise Revenue: $219 million

  • Food and Merchandise Revenue per Home Game: $27.4 million

The Hawks are starting the season without fans in attendance but hope to welcome limited attendance starting Jan. 18.

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 05: Paul Millsap #4 of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter during their game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on March 05, 2020 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 05: Paul Millsap #4 of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter during their game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on March 05, 2020 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

22. Denver Nuggets

  • Yearly Revenue: $252 million

  • Revenue per Home Game: $6.1 million

  • Yearly Gate Receipts: $47 million

  • Gate Receipts per Home Game: $1,146,300

  • Average Attendance: 19,186

  • Average Ticket Price: $59.75

  • Yearly Food and Merchandise Revenue: $205 million

  • Food and Merchandise Revenue per Home Game: $25.6 million

The Nuggets have not welcomed fans to their home arena yet but continue to monitor the situation.

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DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 23: Blake Griffin #23 of the Detroit Pistons plays against the Philadelphia 76ers at Little Caesars Arena on December 23, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan.
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 23: Blake Griffin #23 of the Detroit Pistons plays against the Philadelphia 76ers at Little Caesars Arena on December 23, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan.

21. Detroit Pistons

  • Yearly Revenue: $255 million

  • Revenue per Home Game: $6.2 million

  • Yearly Gate Receipts: $47 million

  • Gate Receipts per Home Game: $1,146,300

  • Average Attendance: 15,438

  • Average Ticket Price: $74.25

  • Yearly Food and Merchandise Revenue: $208 million

  • Food and Merchandise Revenue per Home Game: $26.0 million

The Pistons have not allowed any fans into the arena.

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MARCH 08: Chris Paul #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder brings the ball up court during the first quarter of the game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on March 08, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts.
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MARCH 08: Chris Paul #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder brings the ball up court during the first quarter of the game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on March 08, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts.

19. Oklahoma City Thunder (tie)

  • Yearly Revenue: $258 million

  • Revenue per Home Game: $5.3 million

  • Yearly Gate Receipts: $63 million

  • Gate Receipts per Home Game: $1,536,600

  • Average Attendance: 18,203

  • Average Ticket Price: $84.41

  • Yearly Food and Merchandise Revenue: $195 million

  • Food and Merchandise Revenue per Home Game: $24.4 million

The Thunder are not currently allowing fans to attend but continue to assess the situation.

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MARCH 06: Mike Conley #10 of the Utah Jazz brings the ball up court during the fourth quarter of the game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on March 06, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts.
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MARCH 06: Mike Conley #10 of the Utah Jazz brings the ball up court during the fourth quarter of the game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on March 06, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts.

19. Utah Jazz (tie)

  • Yearly Revenue: $258 million

  • Revenue per Home Game: $6.3 million

  • Yearly Gate Receipts: $58 million

  • Gate Receipts per Home Game: $1,414,600

  • Average Attendance: 18,306

  • Average Ticket Price: $77.28

  • Yearly Food and Merchandise Revenue: $200 million

  • Food and Merchandise Revenue per Home Game: $25 million

The Jazz have allowed 1,932 fans per game this season — 1,500 in the lower bowl, plus limited suite capacity.

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NBA Basketball - Washington Wizards Gilbert Arenas against Houston Rockets on Feb.
NBA Basketball - Washington Wizards Gilbert Arenas against Houston Rockets on Feb.

18. Washington Wizards

  • Yearly revenue: $269 million

  • Revenue per home game: $6.6 million

  • Yearly gate receipts: $53 million

  • Gate receipts per home game: $1,292,700

  • Average attendance: 16,646

  • Average ticket price: $77.66

  • Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $216 million

  • Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $27 million

The Wizards have started the season with no fans in attendance.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 01: Los Angeles Clippers Forward Paul George (13) looks on during a NBA game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Clippers on March 1, 2020 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA.
LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 01: Los Angeles Clippers Forward Paul George (13) looks on during a NBA game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Clippers on March 1, 2020 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA.

17. Los Angeles Clippers

  • Yearly revenue: $282 million

  • Revenue per home game: $6.9 million

  • Yearly gate receipts: $64 million

  • Gate receipts per home game: $1,561,000

  • Average attendance: 19,068

  • Average ticket price: $81.86

  • Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $218 million

  • Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $27.3 million

With California under tight restrictions, the Clippers have no plans to welcome fans anytime soon.

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DENVER - OCTOBER 26: Bobby Simmons #21 of the Milwaukee Bucks passes the ball against the Denver Nuggets during the preseason game on October 26, 2005 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado.
DENVER - OCTOBER 26: Bobby Simmons #21 of the Milwaukee Bucks passes the ball against the Denver Nuggets during the preseason game on October 26, 2005 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado.

16. Milwaukee Bucks

  • Yearly revenue: $283 million

  • Revenue per home game: $6.9 million

  • Yearly gate receipts: $65 million

  • Gate receipts per home game: $1,585,400

  • Average attendance: 17,710

  • Average ticket price: $89.52

  • Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $218 million

  • Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $27.3 million

In accordance with state and local health rules, the Bucks are not allowing fans yet.

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November 26 2010: San Antonio Spurs power forward Matt Bonner (15) at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Tx.
November 26 2010: San Antonio Spurs power forward Matt Bonner (15) at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Tx.

15. San Antonio Spurs

  • Yearly revenue: $285 million

  • Revenue per home game: $7.0 million

  • Yearly gate receipts: $76 million

  • Gate receipts per home game: $1,853,700

  • Average attendance: 18,350

  • Average ticket price: $101.02

  • Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $209 million

  • Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $26.1 million

The Spurs are starting the season without any fans, for the foreseeable future.

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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 05: Harrison Barnes #40 of the Sacramento Kings looks on against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Golden 1 Center on March 05, 2020 in Sacramento, California.
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 05: Harrison Barnes #40 of the Sacramento Kings looks on against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Golden 1 Center on March 05, 2020 in Sacramento, California.

14. Sacramento Kings

  • Yearly revenue: $286 million

  • Revenue per home game: $7.0 million

  • Yearly gate receipts: $60 million

  • Gate receipts per home game: $1,463,400

  • Average attendance: 16,795

  • Average ticket price: $87.13

  • Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $226 million

  • Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $28.2 million

The Kings will not have fans in attendance for the time being.

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OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 21: Evan Turner #1 of the Portland Trail Blazers dribbles the ball against the Golden State Warriors during an NBA basketball game at ORACLE Arena on October 21, 2016 in Oakland, California.
OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 21: Evan Turner #1 of the Portland Trail Blazers dribbles the ball against the Golden State Warriors during an NBA basketball game at ORACLE Arena on October 21, 2016 in Oakland, California.

13. Portland Trail Blazers

  • Yearly revenue: $287 million

  • Revenue per home game: $7.0 million

  • Yearly gate receipts: $67 million

  • Gate receipts per home game: $1,634,100

  • Average attendance: 19,633

  • Average ticket price: $83.23

  • Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $220 million

  • Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $27.5 million

The Blazers will continue to monitor the situation but are not allowing fans in the arena yet.

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7 Dec 2001: Forward Brian Grant #44 of the Miami Heat walks down the court during the NBA game against the Seattle SuperSonics at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington.
7 Dec 2001: Forward Brian Grant #44 of the Miami Heat walks down the court during the NBA game against the Seattle SuperSonics at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington.

12. Miami Heat

  • Yearly revenue: $294 million

  • Revenue per home game: $7.2 million

  • Yearly gate receipts: $70 million

  • Gate receipts per home game: $1,1,707,300

  • Average attendance: 19,680

  • Average ticket price: $86.75

  • Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $224 million

  • Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $28 million

The Heat are playing in an empty arena for now but continue to assess the situation.

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10. Cleveland Cavaliers (tie)

  • Yearly revenue: $300 million

  • Revenue per home game: $7.3 million

  • Yearly gate receipts: $69 million

  • Gate receipts per home game: $1,682,900

  • Average attendance: 17,816

  • Average ticket price: $94.46

  • Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $231 million

  • Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $28.9 million

The Cavaliers are allowing 300 fans per game, so they recoup a bit of revenue but not much.

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CLEVELAND, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers watches the scoreboard during the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on February 26, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio.
CLEVELAND, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers watches the scoreboard during the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on February 26, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio.

10. Philadelphia 76ers (tie)

  • Yearly revenue: $300 million

  • Revenue per home game: $7.3 million

  • Yearly gate receipts: $71 million

  • Gate receipts per home game: $1,731,700

  • Average attendance: 20,628

  • Average ticket price: $83.95

  • Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $229 million

  • Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $28.6 million

The 76ers won’t have any fans in attendance for the foreseeable future.

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DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 25: Mike Dunleavy #34 of the Chicago Bulls controls the ball against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center on November 25, 2014 in Denver, Colorado.
DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 25: Mike Dunleavy #34 of the Chicago Bulls controls the ball against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center on November 25, 2014 in Denver, Colorado.

9. Chicago Bulls

  • Yearly revenue: $301 million

  • Revenue per home game: $7.3 million

  • Yearly gate receipts: $61 million

  • Gate receipts per home game: $1,487,800

  • Average attendance: 18,804

  • Average ticket price: $79.12

  • Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $240 million

  • Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $30 million

The Bulls aren’t allowing fans but continue to work with state and local officials to determine when that will be possible.

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NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 29: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets drives in an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons on January 29, 2020 at Barclays Center in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 29: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets drives in an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons on January 29, 2020 at Barclays Center in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.

7. Brooklyn Nets (tie)

  • Yearly revenue: $304 million

  • Revenue per home game: $7.4 million

  • Yearly gate receipts: $60 million

  • Gate receipts per home game: $1,463,400

  • Average attendance: 16,403

  • Average ticket price: $89.22

  • Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $244 million

  • Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $30.5 million

The Nets are following New York state protocols to determine when they will allow fans to attend.

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PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 25: Gordon Hayward #20 of the Boston Celtics dribbles with the ball in the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers during their game at Moda Center on February 25, 2020 in Portland, Oregon.
PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 25: Gordon Hayward #20 of the Boston Celtics dribbles with the ball in the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers during their game at Moda Center on February 25, 2020 in Portland, Oregon.

7. Boston Celtics (tie)

  • Yearly revenue: $304 million

  • Revenue per home game: $7.4 million

  • Yearly gate receipts: $85 million

  • Gate receipts per home game: $2,073,200

  • Average attendance: 19,089

  • Average ticket price: $108.61

  • Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $219 million

  • Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $27.4 million

The Celtics have started the season with no fans in attendance.

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DALLAS - MAY 29: Raef LaFrentz #45 of the Dallas Mavericks runs upcourt in Game six of the Western Conference Finals during the 2003 NBA Playoffs against the San Antonio Spurs on May 29, 2003 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.
DALLAS - MAY 29: Raef LaFrentz #45 of the Dallas Mavericks runs upcourt in Game six of the Western Conference Finals during the 2003 NBA Playoffs against the San Antonio Spurs on May 29, 2003 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.

6. Dallas Mavericks

  • Yearly revenue: $307 million

  • Revenue per home game: $7.5 million

  • Yearly gate receipts: $52 million

  • Gate receipts per home game: $1,268,300

  • Average attendance: 20,061

  • Average ticket price: $63.22

  • Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $255 million

  • Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $31.9 million

So far, the Mavericks are not allowing fans to attend.

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ATLANTA - DECEMBER 02: Hedo Turkoglu #26 of the Toronto Raptors against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on December 2, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia.
ATLANTA - DECEMBER 02: Hedo Turkoglu #26 of the Toronto Raptors against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on December 2, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia.

5. Toronto Raptors

  • Yearly revenue: $334 million

  • Revenue per home game: $8.1 million

  • Yearly gate receipts: $101 million

  • Gate receipts per home game: $2,463,400

  • Average attendance: 19,795

  • Average ticket price: $124.45

  • Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $233 million

  • Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $29.1 million

The Raptors, playing in the Tampa area because they are not allowed to cross the border into Canada, are allowing 3,624 fans per game.

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HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets reacts in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Toyota Center on March 10, 2020 in Houston, Texas.
HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets reacts in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Toyota Center on March 10, 2020 in Houston, Texas.

4. Houston Rockets

  • Yearly revenue: $348 million

  • Revenue per home game: $8.5 million

  • Yearly gate receipts: $97 million

  • Gate receipts per home game: $2,365,800

  • Average attendance: 18,076

  • Average ticket price: $130.88

  • Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $251 million

  • Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $31.4 million

The Rockets are allowing 3,156 fans per game.

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OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 23: Timofey Mozgov #20 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts as he walks off the court after picking up his third personl foul against the Golden State Warriors in the first quarter of their NBA basketball game at ORACLE Arena on November 23, 2016 in Oakland, California.
OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 23: Timofey Mozgov #20 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts as he walks off the court after picking up his third personl foul against the Golden State Warriors in the first quarter of their NBA basketball game at ORACLE Arena on November 23, 2016 in Oakland, California.

3. Los Angeles Lakers

  • Yearly revenue: $434 million

  • Revenue per home game: $10.6 million

  • Yearly gate receipts: $104 million

  • Gate receipts per home game: $2,536,600

  • Average attendance: 18,997

  • Average ticket price: $133.53

  • Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $330 million

  • Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $41.3 million

With strict measures in place in California, the Lakers have not allowed fans.

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PHOENIX - JANUARY 23: Andris Biedrins #15 of the Golden State Warriors during the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center on January 23, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona.
PHOENIX - JANUARY 23: Andris Biedrins #15 of the Golden State Warriors during the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center on January 23, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona.

2. Golden State Warriors

  • Yearly revenue: $440 million

  • Revenue per home game: $10.7 million

  • Yearly gate receipts: $178 million

  • Gate receipts per home game: $4,341,500

  • Average attendance: 18,064

  • Average ticket price: $240.34

  • Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $262 million

  • Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $32.8 million

The Warriors have yet to play a full season in front of fans in their new arena, the Chase Center. They are not playing in front of fans yet this season.

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29 Jan 1999: Allan Houston #20 of the New York Knicks runs down the court during a game against the New Jersey Nets at the Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
29 Jan 1999: Allan Houston #20 of the New York Knicks runs down the court during a game against the New Jersey Nets at the Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

1. New York Knicks

  • Yearly revenue: $472 million

  • Revenue per home game: $11.5 million

  • Yearly gate receipts: $132 million

  • Gate receipts per home game: $3,219,500

  • Average attendance: 18,811

  • Average ticket price: $171.15

  • Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $340 million

  • Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $42.5 million

The Knicks are following New York protocols and have not allowed fans this season.

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Methodology: For his piece, GOBankingRates looked at Forbes’ 2020 team evaluations for the National Basketball Association (NBA). Using these reports and attendance reports for the most recent completed season from ESPN, GOBankingRates found the following data points to measure the revenue each franchise will lose out on in one season without fan attendance: (1) yearly revenue, (2) revenue per home game, (3) yearly gate receipts, (4) gate receipts per home game, (5) average attendance, (6) average ticket price per home game, (7) yearly food and merchandise revenue, (8) food and merchandise revenue per home game. All data was collected on and up to date as of Dec. 17, 2020.

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