Which team is cheaper to watch: Oklahoma City Thunder or New York Knicks?

Oklahoma City Thunder and New York Knicks are effectively tied on monthly cost in their home markets.

Why does the Oklahoma City Thunder vs New York Knicks gap exist?

New York Knicks typically needs 3 services versus 3 for Oklahoma City Thunder, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs New York Knicks

Which team costs more to watch?

NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder

$121

/mo

3 services · $1089/yr

Cheaper

NBA

New York Knicks

$121

/mo

3 services · $1089/yr

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

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

New York Knicks usually asks for 3 services versus 3 for Oklahoma City Thunder. That is often the first sign the pricier team has more rights fragmentation.

League context

Oklahoma City Thunder ranks #19 in NBA and sits $3 above the league average. New York Knicks ranks #18 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: OKLAHOMA CITY for Oklahoma City Thunder and NEW YORK for New York Knicks.
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.