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The Los Angeles Clippers are definitely a team with a lot of motivation to prove themselves in the playoffs, especially with their massive meltdown against the Denver Nuggets last year. This season, they have the chance to get over the hump and make a deep run towards their goal of winning the franchise’s first title. […]

Chicago Bulls rookie and 4th overall pick Patrick Williams is having a solid under-the-radar season. He hasn’t had any flashy moments like LaMelo Ball, the highlight reel plays like Anthony Edwards, or the all-around display of skill like Tyrese Haliburton. That’s contributed to the price of his rookie cards remaining tepid, but recent price movements […]

People from all walks of life have been buying and selling cards manufactured by baseball card giant Topps since the 1950s. This year, a lot more can invest in this company without even purchasing a single card from them. That’s because Topps is planning to go public in a couple of months. In a report […]

One of Panini’s showcase products of the year, Prizm, is here. The hobby powerhouse takes center stage, bringing with it the hottest rookie cards that make up a massive 300-card base checklist. With enough time gone by to look at the NBA card venture, we’re doing our 2020 Panini Prizm review. Colored and numbered parallels […]

It’s pretty incredible to see how the NBA cards market has surged in demand, popularity, and value over the past year. The influx of new people entering the hobby has caused products from various card companies to soar. The same goes for in-demand cards, which have been breaking all sorts of records on a regular […]

A lot of collectors are wondering whether there’s a chance card prices are going to go down anytime soon. With all of the great cards being sold off to record-breaking auctions, it seems the answer to that question is a resounding no. Take the recent auction of Diego Maradona and Tiger Woods graded cards, for […]

The effects of the sports card boom are sending aftershocks still being felt by the market today. If you’re going to go beyond traditional sports, you’re going to see a wide variety of cards becoming more in demand by collectors. Some enthusiasts swear by their love for wrestling cards, which is fueled by nostalgia for […]

Grading is an absolute must for collectors who want to preserve their cards in good condition or lock their value in for a potential sale down the road. But with PSA’s recent decision to suspend most of its services, card enthusiasts are left hanging with their grading plans. If you can’t wait for PSA to […]

Tom Brady is still celebrating his Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and a person who had one of his rookie cards is celebrating right there with him. After a rookie card of his sold for an astronomical amount earlier this year, another one of Brady’s rookie cards has sold for a world-record $2.25 […]

Slowly, but surely, Panini is releasing new products that feature players from the latest NBA season. It started with NBA Hoops, a low-end set that comes with fun and flashy inserts. After that, the card company released Certified, which gave collectors a chance to hunt the first patch autographs of rookies in their NBA jerseys […]

After years of being stuck in the middle, the Orlando Magic have finally made a move towards rebuilding this season. With the departure of Nikola Vucevic, Aaron Gordon, and Evan Fournier, the franchise is now full-steam ahead with its youth movement until the regular season ends. At the forefront of that movement are names card […]

After pulling a banger from a pack or getting one from a box break, the next logical step would be to have it graded. That should be how it goes, but the folks over at PSA just announced something big that can throw a wrench into your grading plans. PSA announces the immediate suspension of […]

While most fans expected the Milwaukee Bucks, Boston Celtics, or Toronto Raptors to come out on top of the East last season, it was the Miami Heat who managed to achieve this feat. Their run to the Finals was the result of Jimmy Butler’s incredible leadership, Bam Adebayo’s hustle on both ends of the court, […]

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is indeed a person who’s bigger than life itself. After conquering Sports Entertainment and Hollywood, it seems the 48-year old star is about to dominate the card market soon. Case in point, a PSA 10 1994 Miami Bumble Bee rookie card of Johnson owned by one of the biggest names in […]

The hype surrounding Trae Young has been crazy, even before he made his first bucket in the NBA. Whether you’re an NBA cards fanatic or just a casual hoops fan, you’d probably heard of the young man’s exploits. The 22-year old guard from the University of Oklahoma was always considered a top prospect, especially after […]

The GOAT is apparently sold on NBA Top Shot. Per Tim Levin of Business Insider, Michael Jordan is among the latest investors in Dapper Labs, the company that created the online trading card space. Dapper Labs announced a $305 million funding round that includes the Chicago Bulls legend and current Charlotte Hornets owner, as well […]

Tom Brady isn’t just the greatest football player of all time. His card also holds the distinction of being the most expensive football card ever. Brady’s BGS 8.5 2000 Panini Playoff Contenders Championship Ticket Rookie Auto was sold at the start of March for $1.32 million. By next month, that record is going to be […]

When you think about a young star who has the potential to lead his team back to the promised land, a few players come to mind. There’s Zion Williamson, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, or Collin Sexton, to name a few. These guys all possess incredible talent, a promising future, and the ability to turn things in their […]

The trade deadline is done and the entire landscape of the NBA has drastically shifted. Contending teams bolstered their rosters in preparation for the postseason while some squads chose to sell their assets for the future. For sure, all of these changes will not just determine which franchise will come out on top, they’ll also […]

Fresh from a pair of victories over the San Antonio Spurs this week, the Los Angeles Clippers’ Terance Mann talked about their team’s latest addition – Rajon Rondo. In a post-game interview, the sophomore wing said that having the two-time NBA champion is a good thing for their squad. He added that growing up in […]

Every dedicated card collector dreams of pulling the big one whenever a pack or box is opened. It’s that card that eclipses everything you have when it comes to value and rarity. For Thanasis Antetokounmpo, it’s something quite different and more special than the other cards in his collection. It’s the highly sought-after rookie card […]

For sure, modern basketball cards are on fire right now. You won’t find a more in-demand product in the card market than those that feature the hottest names in the NBA, especially with Panini rolling out their new releases this year. But while these modern offerings are the first choice fans flock to, there’s still […]

It really pays to examine the details of the card you’re going to buy online. Otherwise, you’re going to end up with a ridiculous purchase that will haunt you for the rest of your life. Case in point, this poor imitation of Charlotte Hornets youngster LaMelo Ball’s Rookie Patch Autograph card posted on eBay. The […]

This month alone, basketball fans have had to deal with a number of injuries to major stars, such as LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Joel Embiid, and Anthony Davis. Just this week, another big name was added to this list, to the detriment of card collectors everywhere – Charlotte Hornets super rookie LaMelo Ball. Recently, Ball […]

While there are a lot of card fans who are well into their 30s, there remains a significant number of people in the hobby who are below that age range. This means a portion of the market has little to no idea about the NBA during one of its best eras – the 90s. During […]

Two days ago, LaMelo Ball fractured his right wrist in a game against the Los Angeles Clippers. After undergoing an MRI in San Antonio a day after, the Charlotte Hornets announced that the rookie’s season is effectively over. This piece of news comes off as a massive disappointment to basketball fans everywhere, especially with how […]

The sports card boom clearly isn’t limited to just sports and card games anymore. Hip-Hop icon and mogul Jay-z is the latest figure to demand a huge price in the card market. Shown here below, is a 1/1 BGS 9 2005-2006 Topps Chrome ‘Signs of Stardoms’ autograph of the man himself:   View this post […]

Things are not going according to plan for the Golden State Warriors this season. First, Klay Thompson goes down with torn Achilles tendon during the offseason, delaying his return for one more year. The Dubs’ newest acquisitions, Kelly Oubre Jr. and Andrew Wiggins, haven’t elevated the team at all too. And to add salt to […]

Panini is the industry leader in licenses for most major sports, carrying the likes of the NBA and the NFL. They’ve been the conductors of the recent sports card boom that started in early 2020. Given their monopoly controlling the market, we listed down the 3 biggest problems that Panini needs to do to further […]

It can’t be denied that players from the 2018 NBA Draft class are making a pretty strong case for themselves in the NBA cards market. First off, you’ve got Luka Doncic and Trae Young, the two most popular stars from this class. The former is considered by many as the next face of the NBA […]

What comes up must definitely come down. This thought can’t be more true when it comes to LeBron James’ card market value, especially during the last five weeks. The LeBron rookie card crash continues From $43k to $25k in 5 weeks I’d be surprised if it doesn’t come roaring back in the playoffs tho pic.twitter.com/V4GF9PgxME […]

A lot of fans entered this season with a lot of hope for the Minnesota Timberwolves. For one, D’Angelo Russell will finally get to play with Karl-Anthony Towns for a full year and dazzle the league with their combined talent. You’ve also got a roster that boasts the likes of Ricky Rubio, Malik Beasley, and […]

Goldin Auctions is back at it again, with some monstrous sports card grails to flood our social media accounts. Posted on Instagram was a video clip of founder Ken Goldin of Goldin Auctions, showing off some serious heat for the card world to see. Look away before you turn green with envy, folks.   View […]

As we are now halfway through the 2020-2021 NBA season, we are starting to see lots of young players now prosper in their current roles. With this, the NBA card hobby needs to start keeping an eye out on these four particular prospects that we have listed down below. Given their talent and opportunity, they […]

During the last decade, the one team that paved the way towards the modern era is, without a doubt, the Golden State Warriors. From 2015 to 2019, the Dubs were able to win three titles on five different occasions. At their peak, Golden State’s roster boasted the likes of Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, […]

It has been a pretty rough decade for the Sacramento Kings. Those who have stuck through thick and thin with this team have already seen it all. Head-scratching roster decisions, a toxic culture, and a playoff drought that has no end in sight. With the way Sactown has been playing this season, there’s reason enough […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has been garnering a lot of attention since his days at Spartanburg Day School, often getting the crowd pumped with his electrifying dunks and posterizers. All of this transcended all the way through his one-year stay in Duke under head coach Mike Krzyzewski. During his one-and-done season, he put […]

If you have been keeping track of the NBA since December, chances are your head is filled to the brim with all the developments in the league. You have James Harden forcing his way out of the Houston Rockets, Joel Embiid’s MVP-worthy performance before going down with an injury, and the Utah Jazz winning 11 straight […]

It has been pretty hard to root for the Minnesota Timberwolves this season. The Houston Rockets have lost 16 in a row, but it’s the Timberwolves with the worst record in the NBA at 9-30. The roster has been ransacked by injuries and health protocol issues for the better part of this year, not to […]