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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 […]

As the trading card industry blossomed, so too did the demand for card grading services. Before, owners had to ship their cards to graders who will give a rating based on the item’s condition for a fee. The card’s score is directly proportional to wear and tear. Keep it as pristine a possible and a […]

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 […]

Hear that? That’s the sound of LaMelo Ball putting more money in his bank account. The Charlotte Hornets recently got into the NFT (nonfungible tokens) game as he is expected to release a set of 500 before the announcement of the winner of the NBA Rookie of the Year in June. The 20-year-old Ball is […]

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 recent visit to the basketball cards section of the Upper Deck online store denotes “we can’t find products matching the selection.” Those seven words are a depressing summary of the demise that the once-thriving business suffered. They do sell sports memorabilia like autographed game-worn LeBron James shoes and a Michael Jordan Fleer rookie card. But […]

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, […]

It wasn’t too long ago when the market paid little attention to Trae Young. Card enthusiasts seemed to sour on the young star after the Atlanta Hawks slumped during the first half of the season. As a result, Ice Trae’s value steadily declined over the past few months. That isn’t the case this week as […]

The postseason is finally here and it’s one that we haven’t experienced in a long time. The matchups are filled with a lot of exciting narratives while fans are finally allowed to cheer on their favorite teams in arenas. Although all of these things are great, there are still some guys whose absence from the […]

The card industry has now reached a point where a single slab can pay off any residential property mortgage. Case in point, this graded baseball card of legend, Honus Wagner. In a recent auction held by Goldin Auctions, a PSA 2 T206 card of Wagner fetched $3.75 million dollars, placing it fifth in a list […]

Now that they have more experience in the NBA, promising players from the 2018 Draft Class are finally showing solid signs of a lasting career in the league. While Luka Doncic and Trae Young are the most obvious names that come to mind, Michael Porter Jr. is making a strong case to be considered as […]

Any collection would never be complete without a Michael Jordan card in it. Rightfully so, because his legend as the greatest ever to play the game of basketball is built on a long list of accomplishments few in the league can ever reach. In this post, we’re going to do a bit of a Michael […]

NBA fans got their first exciting taste of the postseason when the Boston Celtics defeated the Washington Wizards to clinch the seventh spot in the Eastern Conference. That victory was made possible thanks to a 50-point eruption by All-Star Jayson Tatum. Let’s take a quick look below at how Tatum performed in that play-in game […]

When a loved one passes away, there’s a good chance an inheritance awaits the family left behind. In the case of Thomas Newman, it isn’t real estate property or a business. It’s his insane baseball card collection that’s set to smash records soon, thanks in large part to a Babe Ruth gem.  Just recently, Newman […]

Avid collectors of NBA cards and cards of all kinds have religiously flocked to retail stores to get their fix for a long time. After this week, these people can scratch Target from their list after an important announcement from the company. Target released a statement suspending the sale of card-related products from their stores […]

For the better part of the last decade, the rivalry between LeBron James and Stephen Curry has highlighted the NBA Finals. For four straight years, both of these stars faced off, with the Golden State Warriors’ three championships beating the Cleveland Cavaliers’ lone title. Even though James and his squad came up short against Curry’s […]

Without a doubt, the Charlotte Hornets ended up with the top talent in the 2020 NBA Draft when they selected LaMelo Ball with the third pick. At only 19 years old, the rookie has already shown flashes of being a future All-Star in the league. Because of this, LaMelo Ball cards are set to explode. […]

The NBA’s Play-In Tournament started with a bang as the Boston Celtics clinched the seventh spot in the East by defeating the Washington Wizards by a final score of 118-100. Leading the way to this outcome was none other than Boston’s All-Star wing, Jayson Tatum. As a result of his performance, Jayson Tatum cards went […]

Ask any basketball junkie about their favorite player in the NBA right now and some of them will answer Derrick Rose. Rightfully so, because the New York Knicks star has gone through a lot to come back from his past injuries to become one of the most beloved names in the league right now. With […]

Since 2012, Panini has been at the forefront of the basketball card industry by releasing products that cater to avid NBA fans. Over the years, their NBA cards have always been sought after by collectors, mainly because of their striking designs. Although Panini offers a wide variety of card products, the company still does its […]

For the first time in franchise history, the Utah Jazz finished the regular season on top of the NBA with a 52-20 record. Thanks to a top-five offense and defense, Salt Lake City’s finest enter the postseason with the first seed in the Western Conference. While most of the credit may go to Donovan Mitchell […]

The main ingredient for any team in the NBA to win it big is a superstar. Take a look around the league, and you’ll find every team does have one. The Los Angeles Lakers have LeBron James, the Golden State Warriors employ Stephen Curry, and there’s Jayson Tatum with the Boston Celtics. Of course, these […]

Caris LeVert has continued to ball out for the Indiana Pacers when he’s been on the floor in 2021. As a result, his undervalued market, including his an array of Caris LeVert cards, could take a swing in the right direction entering next season. James Harden going to the Brooklyn Nets remains to be one […]

In this specific post, without burying the lede too much, we’re going to be doing a Jordan Clarkson rookie card watch update. The time seems right, as the Utah Jazz veteran is doing wonderful things on the hardwood. During the offseason, nobody anticipated the Utah Jazz to have the best record in the league at […]

When this season started, a lot of hype surrounded Zion Williamson and Ja Morant, two of the top rookies last season. Rightfully so, because they represent their respective franchise’s future and their best hope to contend. While everyone’s attention was directed at them, there was not nearly as much fanfare left for New York Knicks […]

In a couple of days, Kobe Bryant will soon be inducted into the Hall of Fame, adding another feather to the late legend’s long list of achievements. And although the Los Angeles Lakers’ icon has been gone for more than a year, his presence still reverberates across the league and to those who idolize him, […]

When you look at the landscape of the NBA right now, you’ll find a select few who are worthy to have a strong presence in the card market. You’ve got LeBron James and Stephen Curry, stars who have won championships on multiple occasions. There’s Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Russell Westbrook, former Oklahoma City Thunder […]

Even though the New Orleans Pelicans are poised to miss the playoffs this year, they still have a lot of reasons to be optimistic. For one, the evolution of Zion Williamson into an All-Star has been nothing short of amazing. His pairing with Brandon Ingram is also a development worth looking out for. Of course, […]

Investing in cards can be loads tricky. The money you spend is directly tied to a player’s performance on the court. If he gets an opportunity, stays healthy, thrives, and produces, the value of his cards has a good chance of going up. On the other hand, if he’s not a fit with his current […]

In an era dominated by explosive point guards and versatile wings, it seemed unlikely that the prototypical big man would go and dominate the NBA once more. Gone are the days of lumbering centers who can only score and rebound from the post. But while everyone else has abandoned the traditional role of tall basketball […]

No matter what he says or does off the court, Kevin Durant will remain one of the best players to have ever played the game of basketball. The same thought can also be applied to his cards in the market. The elite set of skills he possesses, paired with years of experience, virtually makes him […]

After spending years stuck in the middle, the Orlando Magic have finally faced reality by trading key players in Nikola Vucevic and Evan Fournier away. This has led the team to embrace their youth movement and a pivot towards a full-on rebuild. Card-wise, one of the young names who stand to benefit from this move […]