From Lakers’ Staples Center to Knicks’ Madison Square Garden: Ranking the NBA’s Most Expensive Stadiums

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Almost every year, the NBA becomes a part of the headlines, whether it is the players or the teams naming their lucky arena. They have connected a number of arenas with teams that have made history at that court. Now let's look at some of the most expensive arenas in history. [{ "selector": ".trvcd-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(-4.89em)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(94)", "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".jpytc-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(100%)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(294)", "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".uvtah-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(-2.84em)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(9)", "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".vgyeq-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(100%)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(30)", "opacity": 1} ] }]

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It is sometimes referred to as the "Entertainment center of the world." The Staples Center was built in 1999 and is worth about $375 million. CREDIT: YOUTUBE/WIND WALK TRAVEL VIDEOS [{ "selector": ".nyewd-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-29.96em)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(12)", "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".seios-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(100%)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(224px)", "opacity": 1} ] }]

AMERICAN AIRLINES CENTER

The American Airlines Center, a $420 million building, is home to the NBA's Dallas Mavericks, but it's also known for its large outdoor plaza.
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amway centre

In 2010, the Amway Center opened, and it's now the home court of the Orlando Magic. It's worth around $480 million. CREDIT: YOUTUBE/COMCESSION CRITICS

BARCLAYS CENTER

The Barclays Center is the newest arena in the country, which opened in 2012 and seats 18,200 people. It is home to the Brooklyn Nets and is worth around $1 billion.
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There is currently a renovation project going on at the building costing $850 million, which will raise the total cost to $1.1 billion. CREDIT: YOUTUBE/ TISS MEDIA TRAVEL AND WALK VIDEOS [{ "selector": ".ancvc-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-30.76em)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(7)", "opacity": 1} ] }]

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From Lakers’ Staples Center to Knicks’ Madison Square Garden: Ranking the NBA’s Most Expensive Stadiums

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THE STAPLES CENTER

AMERICAN AIRLINES CENTER

The American Airlines Center, a $420 million building, is home to the NBA's Dallas Mavericks, but it's also known for its large outdoor plaza.
CREDIT: YOUTUBE/CRISNURSETV

amway centre

BARCLAYS CENTER

The Barclays Center is the newest arena in the country, which opened in 2012 and seats 18,200 people. It is home to the Brooklyn Nets and is worth around $1 billion.
CREDIT: YOUTUBE/ THE VERGE

MADISON SQUARE GARDEN

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THE STAPLES CENTER

AMERICAN AIRLINES CENTER

The American Airlines Center, a $420 million building, is home to the NBA's Dallas Mavericks, but it's also known for its large outdoor plaza.CREDIT: YOUTUBE/CRISNURSETV

amway centre

BARCLAYS CENTER

The Barclays Center is the newest arena in the country, which opened in 2012 and seats 18,200 people. It is home to the Brooklyn Nets and is worth around $1 billion. CREDIT: YOUTUBE/ THE VERGE

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The American Airlines Center, a $420 million building, is home to the NBA's Dallas Mavericks, but it's also known for its large outdoor plaza.
CREDIT: YOUTUBE/CRISNURSETV

The Barclays Center is the newest arena in the country, which opened in 2012 and seats 18,200 people. It is home to the Brooklyn Nets and is worth around $1 billion.
CREDIT: YOUTUBE/ THE VERGE