New York Knicks' Tim Hardaway Jr. is currently the richest NBA player.

Basketball fans are certainly familiar with the National Basketball Association, or NBA. The NBA is a professional basketball league in North America (the United States and Canada) and is extremely popular worldwide.

According to wealthygorilla.com, the New York Knicks are currently the richest NBA team, valued at US$4.6 billion, or approximately Rp 66 trillion (Rp 14,348/US$).

Founded in 1946, the New York Knicks have produced many talented professional basketball players. It's no surprise, then, that they are the richest NBA team. The club has also won two NBA championships.

The Los Angeles Lakers are the second richest NBA team, valued at US$4.4 billion. They are followed by the Golden State Warriors and Chicago Bulls, valued at US$4.3 billion and US$3.2 billion respectively.

The Boston Celtics are next, with a net worth of US$3.1 billion. Following them are the Los Angeles Clippers at US$2.6 billion and the Brooklyn Nets at US$2.5 billion.

Other wealthy NBA teams include the Houston Rockets (US$2.47 billion), the Dallas Mavericks (US$2.4 billion), and the Toronto Raptors (US$2.1 billion).

(Read More: LeBron James, Currently the Highest-Earning Basketball Player in the World)