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For years, the Prizm brand has stood tall as Panini’s flagship product in the basketball card market. Whether you ask a casual collector or an investor looking for the next best deal, Prizm cards are the gold standard to which everyone adheres to. Introduced during the 2012-13 NBA season, Panini positioned the Prizm brand as […]

In many ways, 2017 was a year that many basketball fans would come to love. For one, this was the time when notable stars, like Jayson Tatum and Donovan Mitchell, entered the NBA. Their arrival onto the scene gave their franchises a cornerstone to build on and new blood for the league to hype upon. […]

It has been months now since the Los Angeles Lakers were crowned as NBA champions. Since that time, fans have been eagerly waiting for new card products to come out, most notable of which are those that feature rookie players from this season. At last, that long wait is over. Panini has just released its […]

2018 brought with it the arrival of generational talents in the form of the 2018 NBA Draft class, which was a boon for the NBA cards industry. Deandre Ayton went first to the Phoenix Suns, who were badly in need of a talented big man, while the Sacramento Kings picked Marvin Bagley III at second. Luka […]

Say what you want about the 2019-20 NBA season, but one thing is for sure – it’s definitely full of unexpected twists and exciting turns. For starters, this was the season marked by a sudden and indefinite suspension because of Covid-19. You’ve also got massive stars playing for their new squads, like Anthony Davis and […]

Cult heroes in the NBA are those who enjoy a different kind of popularity among fans. They’re not necessarily your conventional star players on their team but they possess a distinct charisma that draws people to them. Some famous examples in league history are Brian Scalabrine, Lance Stephenson, and Dennis Rodman, to name a few. […]

Have you ever pulled a redemption card from a box you’ve purchased or witnessed one from a break? If you have, there’s a chance you’re wondering what it’s doing there and why card companies include it in their products. There are instances when basketball players are unable to sign their cards or send them back […]

Many expected the New York Knicks to stink this season, even under the guidance of new head coach Tom Thibodeau. But lo and behold, the Knicks are defying expectations and actually winning games, with Julius Randle leading the way as a possible All-Star.  Through 26 games so far, New York is a respectable 11-15, which […]

More and more NBA fans are into card collecting these days, and for good reason. What used to be a forgotten field of interest has now exploded as of late, driving the card industry and collectors alike into a wild frenzy. Rightfully so, because this hobby takes the game we all love and injects a […]

Pulling an NBA patch card from a pack has always been a highlight for card collectors. While autographed memorabilia will always be more valuable,  having a piece of your favorite player’s jersey inside a card is something most fans look forward to from any box break or personal pull. That excitement can soon turn to […]

No one expected Collin Sexton to ascend to the top of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ pecking order and be the team’s alpha when he first entered the league. The year was 2018 and LeBron James left the Cavs for the Los Angeles Lakers. Cleveland used the eighth pick during that year’s draft to select Sexton, an […]

Not every rookie can be like Michael Jordan or LeBron James the moment they first play for the league. It’s a given that most of these rookies will have to adjust to the game’s speed and physicality. That’s why it’s not fair to judge their careers as a failure after just one season on the […]

When you’ve got Grant Hill opening a pack of basketball cards on live television, you know that the sports card craze is here to stay. During a halftime break, the former NBA star revealed a hobby pack of 2019-20 NBA Hoops Premium and proceeded to open it. The first card to be shown was of […]

The trade deadline is fast approaching in the NBA. Between now and March 25, you can expect front offices and agents to be busier than usual. There’ll be all sorts of rumors flying around and conversations that can either help a team get over a hump or bury them beneath it. While all of the […]

Even before he first stepped on the court, a lot of expectations have already been placed on the shoulders of Joel Embiid. After being chosen by the Philadelphia 76ers with the third-overall pick in the 2014 Draft, the seven-foot center from the University of Kansas spent his first two NBA seasons dealing with injuries. That’s […]

Former Chicago Bulls superstar Michael Jordan is making headlines, this time for a gigantic sale of one of his rare, signed cards after it shattered the record by selling for $1.4 million. Michael Jordan Rare Signed Basketball Card Sells For $1.4 Million, Shatters Record https://t.co/AC3IQaCkeA — TMZ (@TMZ) February 5, 2021 The Jordan memorabilia, especially […]

When it comes to the NBA card game, every collector knows it’s mostly about the rookie cards. After all, first-year cards often command a hefty price on the market. However, this trend takes a downward turn when that player–especially if he’s a top prospect in the NBA–isn’t performing that well. As a result, you can […]

It’s pretty easy to take a pass at the Detroit Pistons over the past few seasons. Blake Griffin and Derrick Rose are both way past their prime. Their draft selections aren’t really moving the needle for the club just yet.. Plus, trading Andre Drummond to Cleveland and letting Christian Wood walk away hasn’t done Motor […]

The 2018 Draft will go down in history as one of the most talented classes to enter the league. You’ve got the likes of Luka Doncic and Trae Young, both generational talents, headlining this class. There’s also Deandre Ayton, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Jaren Jackson Jr. as some of the most notable players to be drafted […]

Fred VanVleet is no stranger to making his mark in the NBA. Before the season began, the 6’1” inch guard from the Toronto Raptors bagged a four-year, $85 million contract, making him the highest-paid undrafted player in the history of the league. This development wasn’t really a surprise to everyone following VanVleet’s career. Ever since […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant has been on a tear lately. After missing an entire season to heal from an Achilles injury, the Slim Reaper is back and playing like he never got hurt at all. This season alone, Durant is averaging 30.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, 5.2 assists, and 1.4 blocks per game. He’s also […]

2017 was a big year for basketball fans. Kevin Durant just won his first ring with the Golden State Warriors while Russell Westbrook became the regular season MVP by averaging a triple-double per game. In the Eastern Conference, Giannis Antetokounmpo was awarded the Most Improved Player while his then-teammate, Malcolm Brogdon, was honored as top […]

American rapper Snoop Dogg was recently called over to participate in a card-pulling segment in collaboration with Whistle Sports. As a longtime Los Angeles Lakers fan, the California native couldn’t believe his eyes when a gold chrome PSA 10 rookie card of the late Kobe Bryant was revealed to him by the host, DJ Skee. […]

A lot of basketball fans, especially NBA cards collectors, often display their reverence for the players belonging to the 2017-18 and 2018-19 Draft Class. Their appreciation for these two classes is a given because most of the NBA’s promising young stars were drafted during these years. The most notable names include Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum, […]

Even though the New York Knicks’ plan of drafting Zion Williamson during the 2019 NBA Draft failed, they still ended up with a high pick that netted RJ Barrett. At that time, the Duke standout was the best prospect available at the third pick, after Williamson and Ja Morant, who went second to the Memphis […]

The future of trading cards is here and it comes in the name of NBA Top Shot. NBA Top Shot is a blockchain-based platform that is taking the playing card market we all know to unprecedented heights. It’s basically your traditional concept of trading cards that uses the same principles or systems as cryptocurrency through […]

For years, the Houston Rockets were unable to go beyond and reach the finals, despite James Harden’s elite offense. Even if the management tried their best to surround the Beard with talented players, like Chris Paul and Russell Westbrook, and complementary pieces, Space City always fell short in the end. All of their failed attempts […]

It’s quite understandable if fans see Jayson Tatum as the Boston Celtics star with the higher upside when it comes to sports cards. This season alone, the fourth-year player is averaging career highs in points, assists, and 3-point percentage. While that’s the case with Tatum, Jaylen Brown is making a strong argument for himself at the […]

After their surprise run to the NBA Finals in the bubble, the Miami Heat had the 20th pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. The Heat used that pick on big man Precious Achiuwa to help provide support in the frontcourt. Miami is off to a rough start in 2020-21 after the shortened offseason. The defending […]

No one expected the Oklahoma City Thunder to be a good team in a competitive Western Conference last season. The departure of Russell Westbrook and Paul George to the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Clippers via trades was supposed to be the signal that a rebuild was on its way during the 2019-20 season. Then […]

The summer of 2020 will be remembered as the time when everything stopped because of Covid-19. But one of the tiny silver linings from the entire ordeal was how the NBA card market boomed at an exponential rate. During this time, the demand for basketball cards grew at an insane pace. A couple of factors […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are somewhat in a strange place right now. On one hand, they are brimming with so much talent, thanks to the presence of Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker. The organization also has a neat collection of picks they can use in the draft or get a proven star via […]

It is still early in the 2020-21 NBA season, but James Wiseman has shown he has immense promise to be an elite player at the center position. And while he’s faced his share of ups and downs in his young career, even getting benched for Kevon Looney, the potential is very clearly there. For card […]

Ask any card fan about Kobe Bryant and you’ll end up hearing a lot of amazing exploits or anecdotes revolving around his legendary career. Whether it’s his 81-point game against the Toronto Raptors, the five rings he won for the Los Angeles Lakers, or the countless clutch shots that delivered victories, you can be sure […]

Coming into this season, a lot of fans were really high on the potential of Cam Reddish to be the best Hawk behind Trae Young. Rightfully so, because his tremendous performance during the final stretches of last season made everyone optimistic about the upside of this second-year player. Turns out, most fans were rooting for […]

In what is a significant development in the highly-lucrative world of sports cards, the Loupe Tech has reportedly secured $3 million in funding to support its venture into developing its own streaming platform. Loupe founder and CEO Eric Doty had this to say in a recent press release received by ClutchPoints: “Demand for sports cards […]

If you’re a fan of the Sacramento Kings, there’s very little to be hopeful about this season, but Tyrese Haliburton is an exception. As it stands, SacTown is currently third to the last in the Western Conference, marginally beating the New Orleans Pelicans and Minnesota Timberwolves. They’re also dead-last when it comes to defense with […]

It’s pretty hard to be a fan of the Philadelphia 76ers last season — before the arrival of Tyrese Maxey. The fit between Joel Embiid and Al Horford was horrible, spacing was non-existent, and injuries plagued the roster for the better part of the year. All of these factors worked against the 76ers’ favor and […]

It’s not all gloom and doom for the Orange and Blue. In the 2020 NBA Draft, instead of getting LaMelo Ball, the New York Knicks ended up with Obi Toppin, a homegrown talent. The Knicks also hired head coach Tom Thibodeau to reset their team and instill a much-needed culture that will help players develop […]