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Everything was looking up for the Philadelphia 76ers before the playoffs started. They had a talented roster, a championship-caliber coach in Doc Rivers, and finished the regular season as the East’s top seed. What many didn’t expect was Ben Simmons totally bottoming out when it mattered.  We take a look below at how the former […]

Take a look at the standings and the Phoenix Suns are way ahead of every team active in the playoffs right now. Their impressive dominance against the Denver Nuggets has afforded them enough time to rest, giving them an advantage of sorts. Of course, a big factor to their success in the postseason is their […]

It’s safe to assume that almost everyone didn’t expect the Phoenix Suns to be this good in the playoffs. After finishing with the second seed in the regular season, they have managed to keep up their impressive streak into the Western Conference Finals. While the obvious suspects for their incredible run are Chris Paul and […]

A few years ago, the likeness of Michael Jordan appeared on three different cards produced by Panini. This led to a clash between the card company and one of its competitors, Upper Deck. That battle has finally been resolved, putting to rest one of the most controversial card-related issues in recent memory. Upper Deck and […]

It has been quite some time since the Phoenix Suns were seen dominating in the playoffs. Thanks to the addition of Chris Paul and the continuing development of their young guys, this Western Conference team has elevated itself to becoming a powerhouse in the NBA. Of course, one of the biggest reasons for this success […]

After a month or so into the postseason, there have been quite a number of players who have stood out from the crowd. There are those who need no introduction, like Kevin Durant after his 49-point masterpiece, but there are some who are flying below everyone’s radar, even if they’re performing well in the NBA […]

When it comes to rookies, most basketball fans would turn to the draft classes of 2017, 2018, and 2019 as some of the most talented in the league right now. Rightfully so, because the likes of Jayson Tatum, Donovan Mitchell, Luka Doncic, Trae Young, Zion Williamson, and Ja Morant came from these classes. While they’re […]

Without a doubt, the sharp rise in value and demand for sports cards have driven the market to insane heights during the past few months. Businesses, such as Goldin Auctions, have capitalized on this trend to make the hobby more visible and accessible to new collectors. While they’ve been doing great for the most part, […]

At this point in the playoffs, there are a few narratives that still evoke a lot of emotion and interest among fans. In this regard, you’ve got the Los Angeles Clippers trying to erase their disappointing postseason run last year and Trae Young becoming the newest villain almost everyone loves to hate on, among others. […]

For more than a year, the hobby of card collecting has transformed from being a simple pastime to one that’s worth a lot of money now. A huge number of new folks have started purchasing cards during this time, driving demand through the roof. While this growth is a welcome development, there are some issues […]

Even if it’s the offseason, football fans have something to look forward to in the coming weeks. The NFL Players Association and Panini America are going to release the NFL Rookie Premiere Class of 2021 trading card set. Now in its 27th year, the Rookie Premiere is a marketing event showcasing trading cards of select […]

In his prime, Dwyane Wade was one of the most exciting stars to ever step on the court. Without a doubt, his championship run with the Miami Heat in 2006 against the Dallas Mavericks was the stuff of legends. Now in 2021, the same thing can happen to the Utah Jazz with Donovan Mitchell in […]

Rookie prospects who show a lot of promise are often rewarded with an endorsement deal. This is done to ensure that when these guys enter the league soon, their autographed memorabilia are locked in place. The latest young star to be offered with this kind of deal is Jalen Green. The thing is, he has […]

Panini’s Prizm set has long been the gold standard for sports card fans all over the world. Its sleek chrome finish, coupled with a good market value, makes this an in-demand product. Now, NBA card collectors will have another reason to be more excited about Panini after they announced the brand’s first Prizm NFT. .@PaniniAmerica […]

If anything can be learned from recent weeks, it’s that the time of current NBA stars is almost over. Those belonging from LeBron James and Stephen Curry’s generation will soon pass the torch to a younger crop of All-Stars to carry this league into the future. Among those players who can rise up to the […]

If you haven’t been paying attention to Donovan Mitchell, now is the perfect time to do so. The All-Star shooting guard has been tearing it up for the Utah Jazz for the entire season. And after his monster game against the Los Angeles Clippers, there isn’t a better time to chase more of the Spida’s […]

Even with all the doubt and criticism thrown against them, the Brooklyn Nets are putting a great case for them to be considered as favorites to win the title. On one hand, the Eastern Conference powerhouse is surging at the right time, thanks to Kevin Durant playing well. At the same time, there’s the steady […]

The Second Round of the NBA Playoffs is in full swing this week. The Brooklyn Nets are now two games ahead of the Milwaukee Bucks while the Atlanta Hawks won Game 1 against the Philadelphia 76ers. Another matchup that’s generating a lot of hype in the West is one between the Phoenix Suns and Denver […]

The Los Angeles Clippers’ matchup against the Dallas Mavericks in this year’s first round was truly a spectacular one. Every basketball fan witnessed how high Luka Doncic’s ceiling can go when he carried his team to three victories. Ultimately, the Mavs fell to the Clippers, mostly because of their own franchise player: Kawhi Leonard. With […]

Even with former Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant gone for more than a year, the late All-Star is still breaking records in any way he can. Case in point, a recent report from eBay about the number of Kobe Bryant cards sold since the start of 2021. How many Kobe Bryant cards have sold […]

Owning a graded card of your favorite athlete is a must for any dedicated collector. For one, it preserves the card itself to help it last longer. It also looks good when you obtain quite a number of these slabs. For others, PSA or BGS graded cards are much easier to flip to make a […]

Placing your money on proven stars is a formula for success in the card market. Names like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron James are just some of the top examples that come to mind for basketball fans. For football enthusiasts, one stands above them all – Tom Brady cards. A @TomBrady rookie card sold […]

For some people, wearing expensive pieces of jewelry is one way to really flaunt your riches. Logan Paul, on the other hand, has a very different take on this matter. LOGAN IS WEARING HIS CHARIZARD CARD#MayweatherPaul pic.twitter.com/bAVvqQoFUD — Merryweather Media (@Merryweatherey) June 7, 2021 Right before his match with Floyd Mayweather in Miami, the social […]

When thinking about the most expensive sports card in the world, people would expect to see someone like LeBron James or Mickey Mantle on it. But the title still goes to baseball legend slash mythical figure Babe Ruth, the long-time sports card king. An epic Babe Ruth card is expected to trump every other piece […]

After PSA decided to halt its services last March, it’s now BGS’ turn to do the same. With their backlog of submissions getting the better out of this company, collectors are left with one option less for their grading needs. Beckett Announces Temporary Suspension of Most Grading Levels – Sports Card Investor https://t.co/bBqVZwayl1 — Sports […]

While the pandemic wreaked havoc on the NBA’s schedule this season, Panini has done well to keep up with the demand of card fans everywhere. The company started with NBA Hoops earlier this year to their flagship Prizm set a few months ago. Now, the market is in for a treat with Panini’s latest offering […]

Among all the young stars in the NBA right now, there is no one with a higher ceiling than Luka Doncic. The Dallas Mavericks All-Star possesses a unique kind of talent every franchise in the league would die to have. In a way, that same feeling extends to card collectors as well. While Doncic’s rookie […]

It has been more than a year or so since the NBA cards market went supernova. During that time, the hobby saw a massive influx of new collectors and old ones coming back to it. But as with all things that rise, there will come a time that the card market should fall down as […]

Everyone loves a good comeback story in the NBA. And when it comes to comebacks, there isn’t a better player out there right now than Derrick Rose. After sustaining countless injuries and bouncing around to several teams, the youngest MVP in league history has come back to the biggest stage of them all – playing […]

Without a doubt, Joel Embiid is the engine that keeps the Philadelphia 76ers running. The All-Star center is his team’s focal point, both on offense and defense. But even though his worth on the court is unquestionable, Embiid’s card value is still not as high as many people would think. We tackle down below why […]

Tyler Herro’s rise to prominence was certainly one of the better stories last year in the NBA bubble, both for Heat fans and his rookie card collectors. But as the current season progressed, it became quite clear to many that the sophomore couldn’t capture lightning twice in a bottle. Unfortunately, Herro didn’t put up much […]

Soon enough, two giants in the collectible industry will collide to give birth to something every basketball fan will love. In an announcement released last week, Panini America and Funko Pop are going to join forces to come up with a product featuring the former’s Prizm brand. Dubbed as Funko Pop Trading Card, the upcoming […]

There are some who didn’t expect Stephen Curry’s season to be as great as it was. And yet, even with all the challenges this year, the All-Star almost managed to drag the Golden State Warriors back to the playoffs. But even with all of Curry’s impressive talent and drive, the Dubs fell short in the […]

After what feels like forever, the NBA is back in a form that generates a lot of hype and excitement among the NBA cards community. With the playoffs in full swing and fans being allowed back in arenas, the hobby is experiencing an upward surge in popularity as well. That’s why collectors have been glued […]

After missing out on the playoffs for the last couple of years, the Phoenix Suns are finally back on track by finishing the regular season as the second seed in the West. The thing is, their playoff push is in danger after ending up with a healthy LeBron James-led Los Angeles Lakers. Due to the […]

Without a doubt, one of the biggest stories last year was how disappointing the Los Angeles Clippers were in the playoffs after losing three straight games to the Denver Nuggets. Just this week, glimpses of that massive failure have are showing up again after losing the first two games of their first-round series to the […]

A couple of months ago, PSA announced an increase in its prices to control the surge in demand for graded cards. Shortly after that announcement, the grading company decided to stop accepting orders for almost all of their services to reduce the massive backlog they were dealing with. As a result, the card market halted […]

It’s isn’t every day you encounter someone flaunting a million dollars out in the open. But for those who attended the recent Dallas Cards Show, that exactly what they got, albeit in a different manner than what many expected. In a post by Cardporn, Shai Way, an Instagram content creator, flaunted his newest acquisition — […]

Almost everyone expected the Golden State Warriors to make the playoffs this year, thanks to Stephen Curry’s MVP-caliber season. The thing is, no one expected Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies to send them packing home after their Play-In Tournament matchup last week. And now, Ja Morant cards are gaining significant traction. Morant, in particular, […]