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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is chasing Tom Brady in the GOAT discussion. Now, he’s chasing Brady’s long-time teammate, Rob Gronkowski, into the non-fungible token game. The market for NFT, the latest crypto-collectible craze, is becoming increasingly flooded with products backed by professional athletes and public figures, most notably NBA Top Shot. Last week, […]

The All-Star weekend is done and the NBA is now on its way to the playoffs, which could mean a whole lot for those active on the NBA card market. There have been a lot of developments, both good and bad during the first half of this season, most notably the league’s ongoing efforts to […]

Who would’ve thought that sports cards would command insane prices these days? More than a year ago, most people never give much thought about this hobby, let alone invest a lot of money in it. Only a chosen few had the foresight to see how massive the sports card industry could become. Among those people […]

Whether you’re new to the hobby or returning after a long hiatus from it, there’s a chance you’ve encountered basketball cards produced by companies other than Panini. Check them out and they’re most likely made between the late ’80s and the 2000s. Among the companies involved in the card industry during these years was Fleer. […]

Being a fan of the Chicago Bulls in 1998 was very rough. Michael Jordan, deemed as the greatest ever to play the game, retired for a second time. Phil Jackson, Scottie, Pippen, Dennis Rodman, and Steve Kerr, important figures that were part of the Bulls’ second three-peat, were either traded or let go. What followed […]

The NFT market has been buzzing recently, with athletes getting involved in promoting NFTs of themselves. Instead of joining in on a platform, Rob Gronkowski is now the first athlete to launch his own NFT collection with special Super Bowl cards. On Tuesday, Gronkowski announced his entrance into the NFT market, making him the first […]

Who wouldn’t say no to a gem-mint graded card of their favorite player? Ask any card fan and you’ll most likely get a resounding yes right away. But thanks to a recent price increase by grading company PSA, this process has become a little more difficult and tedious than ever. But before you go off […]

When you take a look around the league, you’ll be bombarded with news surrounding major names, like LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Giannis Antetokounmpo, among others. You’ll also see big developments across the NBA, such as Blake Griffin signing with the Brooklyn Nets or LaMelo Ball making a strong case for being this […]

After a breakout season with the Buffalo Bills that saw him make the Pro Bowl, Josh Allen is making card collectors take notice. In fact, according to Goldin Auctions, a 2018 Panini National Treasures Josh Allen Signed NFL Shield patch rookie card–graded 9 by BGS with a 10 rating for its auto–just got sold for […]

It’s not every day you wake up to find a card that has your face on it suddenly being worth more than a million dollars. Then again, not everyone is Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis. In an interview with Yahoo Finance, Davis said that it’s very humbling and a great honor to have […]

Sports cards are all the rage these days and their prices definitely back up this claim. Just last month, a 2018-19 National Treasures Logoman Auto One of One Luka Doncic card sold for $4.6 million, making it the most expensive basketball card ever. Last week, a pristine BGS 10 1996-96 Topps Chrome Kobe Byrant rookie […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will no doubt go down as one of the best, if not the greatest player of all time. With that said, it’s not surprising to see why sports memorabilia and trading cards related to him are selling at crazy prices. On Saturday alone, a LeBron second-year card sold for […]

Kobe Bryant’s popularity is at an all-time high, as the search for memorabilia and other collectibles related to him continues. This time, a rookie card of the late Los Angeles Lakers legend just sold at an auction for an incredible price of $1.79 million. The card is a black label 1996-97 Topps Chrome Refractor of […]

Just recently, a PSA 8 2000 Panini Playoff Contenders Championship Ticket Tom Brady Auto rookie card was sold off for $1.32 million. This sale made it the most expensive football card in history. While that’s all good for the card industry, a potential disaster is looming beyond the horizon because of the Tom Brady card […]

The sports card industry has gone bonkers recently. Just this week, a 2018 Panini National Treasures Luka Doncic Logoman Auto One of One card became the most expensive basketball card by fetching $4.6 million in a sale. Before that, there were recent auctions of Mickey Mantle’s PSA 9 1952 Topps Card and Michael Jordan’s PSA […]

In the months before 2012, everyone was waiting with bated breath to find out if the world will indeed end. Turns out, the Mayan prophecy was nothing more than a dud. But instead of the end of the world, 2012 gave two incredible reasons for card enthusiasts to go crazy right now – Panini’s First […]

Getting a Logoman card signed by your favorite player is definitely the dream for any collector. The card itself, which is already a thing of beauty, is made even more valuable by an on-card autograph, especially if it’s done by a Hall of Fame-level star.  That dream recently came to life. In this case, it […]

Don’t take your eyes off Julius Randle and the New York Knicks because they have a solid chance to surprise everyone before the regular season ends. As it stands, the team is in fifth place in the Eastern Conference with an 18-18 record. If all things go according to plan, they can sneak into the […]

The Junk Wax Era of NBA trading cards is a forgotten time in the basketball trading cards industry. While NBA cards rarely get their due in comparison to the MLB counter, there’s been several booms for those who love collecting hardwood cards. The late 80s to mid-90s was definitely an interesting period to live in. […]

For the longest time, Zach LaVine has lived with the reputation of “just” being an amazing dunker and good scorer. Sure, he has been a constant source of quality offense for the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Chicago Bulls over the years. But that’s just the thing. Lavine’s scoring prowess has never amounted to anything more […]

If you’re gonna have your cards graded anytime soon, you might want to take a raincheck on that. After months of rumors, PSA has finally increased their rates this week and they’re more substantial than people expected. This latest news comes after a huge surge in demand and popularity for sports cards that started last […]

The Atlanta Hawks can’t seem to catch a break these days. Their roster has been ravaged all season by a slew of injuries and their defense remains one of the worst in the entire league. Just this week, Lloyd Pierce was sacked after leading the team to an abysmal 14-20 record, the 11th in the […]

Nobody expected the Charlotte Hornets to be this good and fun so fast. Gone are the days when Buzz City would constantly be stuck in NBA limbo – too good to get a high draft pick, too bad to make it past the first round. Turns out, this franchise’s impending arrival is way ahead of […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic has captivated the basketball world since he was a teenager and even more since coming to the NBA. He has been named an All-Star starter this year and has merited MVP consideration. Now, one of the super rare cards of the Mavs star  just sold for a record amount, according […]

The Zion Williamson hype train is very much alive and going strong. In the NBA, the second-year forward for the New Orleans Pelicans is taking a massive leap in his career. He’s currently averaging 25.1 points with an insane 61% field goal percentage in 32.8 minutes per contest. This kind of efficiency has transformed Williamson […]

If you haven’t seen Shaquille O’Neal play, you haven’t witnessed what true on-court dominance is like. The 7’1” center entered the league way back in 1992 as the Orlando Magic’s number one draft pick after an illustrious stint playing for the Louisiana State University. From there, O’Neal would enjoy a 19-year stretch playing for numerous […]

It has always been the aspiration of any collector to get a hold of their dream card. Whether it’s a 2003 Topps Chrome LeBron James or the grail itself, a 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan, nothing can quite compare to seeing that one card you’ve been chasing for forever right on the palm of your hands. […]

Who would’ve thought that the Utah Jazz will stand alone atop NBA at this point in time? Most fans expected either the Los Angeles Lakers or the Milwaukee Bucks to dominate the league and establish themselves as its best team throughout the regular season. Turns out, the squad from Salt Lake City has something to […]

Seeing the Chicago Bulls miss the postseason for the last couple of seasons doesn’t feel right at all. A franchise that once had the greatest player of all time and six rings should be up there dominating with the best teams in the league. But thanks to bad coaching and questionable roster decisions, the squad […]

NBA Top Shot has become a popular trend among fans of basketball recently and there were records broken on the site on Monday. With LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers being among the most popular players, one of his moments on NBA Top Shot sold for a record-breaking $208,000. 👑ALL HAIL THE KING👑@YoDough scooped […]

Pulling a valuable LeBron James card has always been the dream for any collector. To see a card containing the best player in the league right now in your very hands gives is something that doesn’t happen every day. But what happens when you pull a card that doesn’t just have The King, but also […]

There’s always that one card in every hobby that stands out among the rest. Football fans have Tom Brady’s rookie cards, Magic: The Gathering has the First Edition Black Lotus, and there’s the First Edition Holo Charizard for Pokemon enthusiasts. For basketball fans, it’s the GOAT – Michael Jordan. A good piece of evidence that […]

After a slow start to this season, the old Stephen Curry we know has come back to life. The whole league is taking notice of the Golden State Warriors star’s return, much to the delight of those who invested in the Baby-Faced Assassin. Due to this, it’s Stephen Curry card value conversation time!  Curry, who […]

If you’re looking for proof that the sports card boom is indeed real, you don’t have to look too far. Goldin Auctions just provided the answer by auctioning various sports memorabilia items last month that amounted to $33 million, headlined by NFL star Patrick Mahomes, and NBA legend Michael Jordan. Among the cards auctioned off […]

Super Bowl LV has come and gone with Tom Brady’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers coming out on top against Patrick Mahomes’ Kansas City Chiefs with a 31-9 victory. Brady earned his seventh ring in the process and effectively ended the NFL’s GOAT debate.  As a result, Brady’s stock has hit new highs when it comes to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers started the 2020-21 season as the clear favorite to win the title. With LeBron James and Anthony Davis leading and a slew of new faces infusing new energy to the team, it was only natural to expect this.  Sure enough, the Lakers are a dominant 22-7 on the season, but everything […]

If you think the sports card boom is just a fluke that’s going to be forgotten soon, you’re in for a rude awakening. eCommerce giant eBay recently stated that sales of trading cards on its platform jumped up to 142% last year. In its State of Trading Cards report released last week, the company pointed […]

Those who don’t know how big sports cards are these days are living under a rock. Just this month, a pair of  PSA 10 graded 1986-87 Fleer Michael Jordan rookie cards netted $738,000 each in an auction. That insane price was definitely unheard of just a year ago, when the price a small fraction of […]

Last Monday’s game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Utah Jazz was more than a battle between the top two teams in the NBA right now. More than that, it was an amazing clash between two of Kendall Jenner’s ex-flames – Ben Simmons and Jordan Clarkson. The 76ers were without their All-Star center, Joel Embiid, […]