Which team is cheaper to watch: Los Angeles Lakers or Memphis Grizzlies?

Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies are effectively tied on monthly cost in their home markets.

Why does the Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies gap exist?

Memphis Grizzlies typically needs 3 services versus 3 for Los Angeles Lakers, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

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Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies

Which team costs more to watch?

NBA

Los Angeles Lakers

$121

/mo

3 services · $1089/yr

Cheaper

NBA

Memphis Grizzlies

$121

/mo

3 services · $1089/yr

It's basically a tie! Both cost about the same.

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

Memphis Grizzlies usually asks for 3 services versus 3 for Los Angeles Lakers. That is often the first sign the pricier team has more rights fragmentation.

League context

Los Angeles Lakers ranks #13 in NBA and sits $3 above the league average. Memphis Grizzlies ranks #14 in NBA and sits $3 above the league average.

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How we checked the math

Last reviewed April 4, 2026

Both baselines use each team's home market: LOS ANGELES for Los Angeles Lakers and MEMPHIS for Memphis Grizzlies.
The gap reflects monthly price and service count, so similar headline prices can still hide setup complexity.
Use the calculator if you follow both teams or live outside either home market.