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NBA Team Values: Three Ways Mark Cuban and Some of His Owner Brethren Are Cashing In

In a recent article, Mark Cuban commented how media revenues will push NBA valuations far higher than they are currently.

“If we do this right, it’s not inconceivable that every NBA franchise will be worth more than $1 billion within ten years”, he said.

While that observation could be on the money, it’s not the only engine that drives NBA team values. The undergirding economics of these teams are complex and nuanced. The values are primarily by three different factors, some that cannot be controlled by owners and their advisory teams, but others that can be.

March 5, 2014 Mark Curriden

Baker Botts and Andrews Kurth Close $1.2 Billion Canadian Assets Deal

Tulsa, Okla.-based Williams Partners, LP acquired a 100 percent membership interest in Williams Energy Canada ULC from its affiliated company, The Williams Companies, Inc.

March 4, 2014 Mark Curriden

Baker Botts Advises in Two Deals for $895 Million

The Houston-based firm announced its involvement in two deals this week: one for Chesapeake Energy Corporation, the other related to Western Gas Partners, LP.

February 28, 2014 Mark Curriden

Dallas Bar Association’s Home Project Builds its 23rd Home

Twenty-two Dallas families live in homes built by the Dallas Bar Association’s Home Project through its partnership with Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity. From March through June 2014, the Home Project—led by Dallas attorneys and judges—will build its 23rd home. The build will culminate, as always, with a deserving Dallas family receiving keys to their new home.

February 28, 2014 Mark Curriden