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

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

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

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

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Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers

Which team costs more to watch?

NBA

Memphis Grizzlies

$121

/mo

3 services · $1089/yr

Cheaper

NBA

Los Angeles Lakers

$121

/mo

3 services · $1089/yr

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

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

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

League context

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