The New York Knicks = Money Machine Team.

"Word!? We're worth how much!?"

"Knicks earn top spot on Forbes' list of most valuable NBA teams


They may not be atop of the NBA in wins, but the Knicks are beating everyone in one category: big bucks.

By boosting its worth 12 percent in 2009-10, the Knicks are the league’s most valuable franchise at $655 million, according to a Forbes ranking released Wednesday.

Even in the worst of times, the Knicks typically make bank – mostly because they’re in a high-value market and play in Madison Square Garden.

But its 12 percent increase shows that Knicks basketball – once ridiculed for its chronic losing ways – has rebounded, said Forbes Senior Editor Kurt Badenhausen.

“It’s amazing what the Knicks have done if you look at the futility of the team on the court in the last decade to now they’re the most valuable team,” Badenhausen said. “If you want to get tickets to the Knicks, prices are right behind the Lakers.”

The Knicks have benefited by increased ticket sales and sponsorship growth at the Garden, Forbes said."

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CHRIS LIVE AKA SHAKER SAYS: FACT: The World Champion Los Angeles Lakers are worth $643 million. The New York Knicks - who might not even make it to the playoffs this year - are worth $655 million! Smh. That's how Y.O.U. know that my city has been on hunger strike status with the NBA for well over 10 years b.

The glimmer of light that is Amar'e "I Might Could Be MVP This Season" Stoudemire has brought Wilson Chandler teardrop buckets of joy to the eyes of fans as they gladly fork over their hard earned money to watch their beloved Knickerbockers simply be competitive! Don't let us get Carmelo Anthony AND a center! Fuck around and win a championship and watch the Knicks do a billie on the Forbes list. That's how we give it up in the Big Apple scrap. Act like Y.O.U. know.