How Much Are 2021-22 NBA Tickets
Below is a breakdown of each team’s secondary market average list price for the 2021-22 season, as well as the change in price since 2019-20.
| Team | 2021-22 Average List Prices | Change Since 2019-20 |
| GSW | $589 | 29% |
| LAL | $562 | 19% |
| NYK | $394 | 51% |
| BRK | $339 | 41% |
| BOS | $309 | 101% |
| MIL | $265 | 101% |
| LAC | $242 | -9% |
| CHI | $225 | 69% |
| ATL | $219 | 105% |
| MIA | $219 | 31% |
| PHX | $213 | 151% |
| TOR | $208 | 16% |
| PHI | $204 | 36% |
| DEN | $200 | 30% |
| HOU | $169 | -11% |
| OKC | $163 | 19% |
| SAS | $163 | -8% |
| DAL | $160 | 45% |
| UTA | $157 | 34% |
| NOP | $144 | 37% |
| CHA | $142 | 122% |
| IND | $141 | 50% |
| WAS | $130 | 41% |
| POR | $127 | 21% |
| SAC | $126 | 18% |
| MEM | $107 | 47% |
| ORL | $105 | 21% |
| CLE | $102 | 42% |
| DET | $102 | 48% |
| MIN | $91 | 57% |
Most Expensive Teams
As you can see below, based on the average list price on the secondary market, the Golden State Warriors are the most expensive team for the 2021 season. At $598 the Warriors are one of just two teams with an average list price of over $500 heading into the 2021-22 season. The Los Angeles Lakers ($562) are the other team and rank second on the list. The New York Knicks ($394), Brooklyn Nets ($339), and Boston Celtics ($309) round out the top five. No other team in the NBA has an average price over $300.
Biggest Year Over Year Price Changes
As you might expect, in terms of teams that have seen the biggest price jump since 2019-20, last year’s NBA Finalists the Phoenix Suns (+151%) and Milwaukee Bucks (+101%) take up two spots in the top ten. The Suns are ranked first and the Bucks come in fourth tied with the Boston Celtics. The Up and coming Charlotte Hornets (+122%) and Atlanta Hawks (+105%) round out the top 5.
Only three teams have seen their 2021-22 average prices fall since the 2019-20 season, the San Antonio Spurs (-8%), the Los Angeles Clippers (-9%), and the Houston Rockets (-11%).
Secondary Market Price Trends
Overall, with an average price of NBA tickets for the 2021 season is $211, which is 37% higher than the 2019-20. Despite some dips along the way, that number has been going up pretty steadily since 2011-12 when the average price across the league was $125, but after a 2020-21 season with limited fans, on no fans at all, demand is at a record high. Since 2011-12, NBA ticket prices on the secondary market are up 69%.
