Which team is cheaper to watch: Los Angeles Lakers or Toronto Raptors?

Los Angeles Lakers is cheaper by about $5/month in this home-market comparison.

Why does the Los Angeles Lakers vs Toronto Raptors gap exist?

Toronto Raptors typically needs 4 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 Toronto Raptors

Which team costs more to watch?

NBA

Los Angeles Lakers

$121

/mo

3 services · $1089/yr

Cheaper

NBA

Toronto Raptors

$126

/mo

4 services · $1134/yr

Toronto Raptors fans pay $5/mo more

That's $60/year more than Los Angeles Lakers fans

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

Toronto Raptors usually asks for 4 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. Toronto Raptors ranks #1 in NBA and sits $8 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 BUFFALO for Toronto Raptors.
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.