On October 25, Beijing time, according to New York reporters Josh Kosman and Brian Lewis, Nets lost between 50 million and 100 million US dollars last season, making it the team with the most losses in the league, and this year's Nets' season ticket sales are also the worst in the league.
Nets' home Barclays Center has 17732 seats, but they only sold about 5500 season tickets. It is reported that last year, the Nets' season ticket sales were between 8,000-9,000, and this year it dropped significantly. Sources revealed that the sales of 5,500 season tickets ranks last among 30 teams.
An NBA team owner said that although the Nets' season ticket sales are not high, their season ticket sales revenue is in the middle of the league because Brooklyn's ticket prices are significantly higher than those of small market teams. Sources said that the Nets raised the price of some positions in 41 home games by more than 50%, which also drove away many loyal fans.
It is reported that the average number of attendees in the Nets last season was 14,919, with an average net income of US$2.15 million per game. However, even so, the annual losses of the Nets and Barclays Centers are still between 50 million and US$100 million, making it the team with the most losses in the league.
A holder who gave up two sideline seats said that three years ago, the price of his single season ticket was $3,500, but now it has risen to $5,400. If the Nets enter the finals, the total spending of season ticket holders on two sideline tickets will be as high as $1 million. Durant 's farce, as well as Irving 's temper, may make Nets fans lose interest in the team.
Nets official declined to comment. But one team insider said the Nets are less dependent on season tickets than other clubs, and they believe the tickets sold on that day can benefit more. The Nets' salary this season is US$190.5 million, which is only lower than the Clippers' .199.2 billion and the Warriors' 196.2 million. The Nets will pay 108 million luxury tax this season.
