Valuation snapshotSource: Jul 2026 minority sale implied (Blue Owl/Sportico)
Latest estimated value
$5.5B
Estimated annual revenue
$440M (Forbes 2025, 2024-25 season)
Implied revenue multiple
12.5x (calc.)
YoY change
+22% (1-yr)
Most recent transaction
Minority Stake
Implied valuation, last tx
$5.5B (Cavs + Cleveland WNBA expansion team, combined)
Ownership
Controlling ownerDan Gilbert
Ownership stake—
Owner since2005
Acquisition price$375M
Notable investors
- · Blue Owl HomeCourt fund (5–10%, 2026)
Transaction history
2 on file| Date | Type | Buyer | Seller | Stake | Price | Implied Val | Mult. | Conf. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-06 | Minority Stake | Blue Owl HomeCourt Partners fund (its 6th NBA position) | Dan Gilbert (retains control) | 5–10% | Undisclosed | $5.5B (Cavs + Cleveland WNBA expansion team, combined) | — | High |
| 2005-03-01 | Control Sale | Dan Gilbert | Gordon Gund | Majority | $375M | $375M | — | High |
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