Sports Valuations

15. Cleveland Cavaliers

Courtesy: Cleveland Cavaliers

Revenue and EBITDA figures, as well as division/standing and playoff results, all represent the 2023-24 season.

Seating capacity figures are from team and arena websites, as well as media reports.

Valuation: $4.35 billion

Revenue: $406 million
EBITDA: $100 million
Debt as a percentage of value: 5%

Franchise history

Owner(s): Dan Gilbert
Year purchased: 2005
Purchase price: $375 million
Division/standing: Central/Second
Playoff result: Lost in Eastern Conference semifinals
Championships: 1
Arena: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse – 19,432 capacity

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