The second stream of income the NBA was able to prop up in the bubble was league sponsorships. Nonetheless, roughly 40% of the NBA's annual income typically comes from gate receipts, so the league undoubtedly experienced a significant revenue decline in 2020. Inside the bubble, players had to wear masks and practice social distancing when possible. Tangent:The TV ratings for NBA's playoff games declined dramatically, down 37% compared to 2019. Big Number:8.8 Billion: That's the record-setting amount of revenue NBA teams generated during the 2018-19 season, which was a 10% increase over the prior season, according to Forbes data.

Source: Forbes October 20, 2020 19:07 UTC