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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 […]

With how the industry is going these days, you’d expect memorabilia with even a tinge of history or value in them would command a good price on the market. Take Mark Jackson’s 1990 NBA Hoops card, which featured the infamous Menendez Brothers on it. Currently, PSA 10 copies of this card are fetching an average […]

The prices of sports cards these days are indeed deserving of our awe. Who would’ve thought that rookie cards of the biggest athletes in the world — like Michael Jordan, Tom Brady, Kobe Bryant, etc. — would fetch millions of dollars these days, as opposed to where they were price-wise a couple of years ago? […]

Getting into the hobby of collecting NBA cards can really be overwhelming, especially if you have no idea where to start. More often than not, most beginners would focus on the big names, such as LeBron James or Steph Curry. The thing is, you’ll be better off chasing rookies and their stock in the card […]

Ask anyone about the impact Michael Jordan has left on the game of basketball and you’ll probably be showered with a lot of answers. That’s why it’s no surprise that MJ’s value in the card market has also reflected his potential NBA GOAT status. Case in point is this PSA 8 1997 Upper Deck Game […]

A lot of basketball fans expressed a collective sigh of disappointment during the last week of March when Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball fractured his wrist in a game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The third pick in the 2020 NBA Draft was initially expected to miss the rest of the season.  However, Ball’s wrist […]

It’s hard to hate a redemption story in the NBA. When it comes to this kind of narrative, you’ve got the likes of Derrick Rose, Dwight Howard, and countless other players who have battled through injuries and negativity to redeem themselves. One man who is in the midst of his own redemption arc is no […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has a long-established hobby following among NBA card collectors. His rookie cards haven’t approached the levels reached by Luka Doncic and Zion Williamson cards, but the Celtic bucket-getter’s recent 60-point explosion against the San Antonio Spurs has caused some serious movement in the direction of his counterparts in Dallas and […]

Michael Porter Jr. is on a roll. Check that. Michael Porter Jr. is turning into a superstar before our very eyes. The sweet-shooting forward from Missouri has blossomed in the wake of Jamal Murray’s season-ending ACL injury, becoming the player many thought he would be leading up to his pro career. The numbers bear fruit, […]

In around two weeks, the regular season will come to a halt, giving way to the Play-In Tournament, and the playoffs right after. What started at the end of 2020 has now blossomed into 60 or more games full of pleasant surprises, nasty disappointments, and everything in between. The same goes too for this year’s […]

The playoffs will come knocking soon with the NBA regular season about to end. In less than a month, the NBA’s top teams will run on a higher gear as they outlast and outduel their opponents to win the title this year. Likewise, NBA card fans are also on the edge of their seats trying […]

After close to two decades of being stuck in irrelevancy, the New York Knicks have come out this season with guns blazing towards the playoffs. What many expected to be a so-so year is now one that’s leading a lot of basketball fans back to the Big Apple and a resurgent team behind it, led […]

A lot of avid basketball fans expected the San Antonio Spurs to just cruise along the regular season and miss the playoffs like they did last year. Rightfully so, because DeMar DeRozan can’t be the lone star to carry his team consisting of young and unproven players. And with the departure of LaMarcus Aldridge, it […]

It wasn’t too long ago when a lot of people thought Russell Westbrook’s best days in the NBA were over. After a forgettable stint with the Houston Rockets, the All-Star point guard was traded to the Washington Wizards for John Wall. What followed was a horrible first half of the season that led Westbrook’s squad […]

A LeBron James rookie card has smashed the previous record for the highest-priced basketball card. The item is an autographed 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite Rookie Patch signed by James himself. It signed for $5.2 million and is rated as a Mint 9, according to PWCC: “At the heart of every collector in 2003, was the […]

We’re now racing towards the end of the regular season after kicking things off last December. By now, we’re getting a clear outlook on which rookies are excelling, with LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards leading the pack. At the same time, there are a couple of first-year players who aren’t living up to the hype […]

There are a few players in the NBA that will surely leave you in awe of how they play on the court. Whether it’s LeBron James’ definitive block on Andre Iguodala during the 2016 Finals or Damian Lillard’s iconic shot that sent Paul George and the Oklahoma City Thunder home in 2019, there’s always that […]

Anyone would never say no to a great deal that has almost zero risks attached to it. Card collectors, in particular, are always on the lookout for this kind of transaction. In this regard, the usual suspects always revolve around the likes of LeBron James or Kobe Bryant, among others. But two guys who don’t […]

There’s a lot to like about the Memphis Grizzlies this season. For one, they’re a scrappy bunch led by one of the league’s rising stars in Ja Morant. This team clearly exhibits flashes of the old Grit and Grind era, which is very evident when they play on both ends of the court. The scary […]

Playing for a franchise with a huge market is always a good thing for NBA players. The allure of having more media coverage and a lot of fans watching your every move will definitely do wonders for a baller’s career. Just take a look at guys who gave suited up for teams like the Boston […]

For every Luka Doncic or Jayson Tatum, there are bound to be some disappointing All-Stars in the NBA right now. It can’t be helped because no one knows when a player will regress at some point in their career due to injuries or being traded to a bad team. In this post, though, we’re looking […]

Finding a criminally undervalued rookie in the card market is definitely the dream for any collector. Just imagine being one of the very few who have invested in a budding star before he pops out onto the scene. When that happens, the capital you’ve invested in these guys will yield a lot of profits down […]

After so many years of being a top-tier team in the Eastern Conference, the Toronto Raptors are in the midst of a tough season. The Raptors are currently 10th in the Eastern Conference with a 24-34 record, thanks in large part to a crazy COVID-19 season that has resulted in a number of key players […]

The Denver Nuggets were firing on all cylinders after the trade deadline acquisition of Aaron Gordon. The arrival of the high-flying forward helped the Nuggets rack up an eight-game winning streak, which had a lot of fans excited about Denver’s chances in the postseason. But all of those hopes came crashing down last week after […]

It wasn’t too long ago when a lot of people were greatly disappointed in Zion Williamson’s performance in Orlando. After missing the majority of last season, everyone expected the number one pick to muscle his way through the Bubble and lead the New Orleans Pelicans into the playoffs. Unfortunately, Zion Williamson failed to live up […]

There was a point in Lauri Markkanen’s young career when people thought he was the second coming of Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki because of his combination of elite size and ability to shoot the ball from distance. Unfortunately, Markkanen has not been able to justify those expectations. With Chicago making win-now moves to add […]

The 2020-21 NBA regular season is on its final stretch with just 20 games remaining and what a run it has been. As it stands, the Utah Jazz is on top of the league, several big names are on different teams right now, and a series of injuries have devastated a good number of squads, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are currently in a rebuilding stage. Given that, they’ve already handed over the keys in the offense to their budding young star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Card collectors definitely have had their eye on him, but here’s why he deserves more attention even as the Thunder remain near the bottom of the standings. […]

It wasn’t long ago when Devin Booker had the reputation of solely being a high-volume scorer on a losing team. Apart from his offensive prowess, there wasn’t much in the shooting guard’s game that can lead the Phoenix Suns back to relevance again. That is until the Bubble in Orlando happened. Devin Booker’s NBA card […]

It wasn’t long ago when Gary Trent Jr. was scorching opposing squads in the Bubble for the Portland Trail Blazers. During his stint in Orlando, Trent averaged 13.6 points in 32.9 minutes per game. The shooting guard also connected  46.5% of his shots from the field and 47.9% from the arc, making his shot selection […]

Witnessing an NBA player go off to dominate a game by scoring 50 or more points is truly an exhilarating experience. It’s watching someone get the win for their team by putting up a monster effort on the offensive end of the court. Last Friday was a very special night as this captivating performance didn’t […]

Rare rookie cards of both Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James are expected to fetch a whopping $5 million at Goldin Auctions, per TMZ Sports. The card of Brady is reportedly a 2000 Playoff Contenders #144 Signed Championship Ticket Rookie which is only 1 of 100 cards made […]

Now that Panini’s 2020-21 Prizm product has dropped and the onslaught of retail products arriving is in droves, it’s time to take a look beyond Panini’s first tentpole release and towards the next three products that are scheduled to arrive next. Panini Origins, Panini Crown Royale, and Panini Impeccable are all on-deck, and each one […]

Don’t look away now, because the playoff race in the West is going wild. In addition to the top two teams in the Utah Jazz and Phoenix Suns and the two Los Angeles squads, the Denver Nuggets have seemingly been unlocked for the playoffs by their newest addition: Aaron Gordon. The 6-foot-8 power forward from the […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson’s rookie cards have gone from being overhyped, overpriced, properly priced, undervalued, to being all those things at once as the youngster gets better and better at the NBA level. It’s a tricky place to navigate because some Zion RCs remain overpriced while some have become undervalued. His Prizm Silver […]