The Los Angeles Lakers are all over the internet with their record $10 billion deal. They shattered the previous records held by the Boston Celtics for the most expensive deals in NBA. So let’s take a look at the top 4 most expensive deals in NBA.
Los Angeles Lakers
In June 2025, the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most successful franchises in the NBA, were sold for an unbelievable $10 billion, making it the most expensive deals in NBA. This sale not only made the team the most expensive deals in NBA history, but also in all professional sports.
The Buss family has guided the Lakers since Dr. Jerry bought it in 1979. Now the team will be owned by Mark Walter, who is also the owner of the F1 team Cadillac. Jeanie Buss will retain a minority stake and continue as the team’s governor.
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics went viral for creating history with their $6.1 billion sale on 20 March 2025. The Celtics are one of the most legendary teams in the NBA, and their monumental deal was not only a huge step for the team but also made them the most expensive franchise in the history of the sport by surpassing the previous record held by the Washington Commanders who were sold for $6.05 billion in 2023.
The deal was made with William Chisholm, the co-founder of a private equity organisation, Symphony Technology Group (STG). He has been a lifelong die-hard fan of the Celtics, and this deal isn’t just business to him; it’s an emotion. Even though the sale is awaiting final approval from the NBA’s Board of Governors, the signs suggest the deal will be closed later this year. With Celtics trending all over the world for their record-breaking deal, let’s take a look at the most expensive deals in NBA ever made other than the Celtics.
Phoenix Suns
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Phoenix Suns made history with a record-breaking sale of $4 billion in 2023. This monumental deal marked the most expensive deals in NBA history, surpassing the previous record held by the Brooklyn Nets in 2019. The agreement was made with the former NCAA basketball champion, Mat Ishbia, who acquired a majority stake in the Phoenix Suns and the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury.
Brooklyn Nets
The Brooklyn Nets held the record for the most expensive deals in NBA for a long time before it was broken by the Phoenix Suns. The team was sold to Joe Tsai in 2019 and highlighted the growing popularity of the sport.
List Of The Most Expensive Deals In NBA
| Team | Price | Year |
| Los Angeles Lakers | $10 billion | 2025 |
| Boston Celtics | $6.1 billion | 2025 |
| Brooklyn Nets | $2.35 billion | 2019 |
| New Jersey Nets | $2.35 billion | 2019 |
| Houston Rockets | $2.2 billion | 2017 |
| Carolina Panthers | $2.275 billion | 2018 |
| Los Angeles Clippers | $2 billion | 2014 |
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