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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 […]

If you haven’t been paying that much attention to Cole Anthony, you wouldn’t be alone.. Up to this point, the Orlando Magic rookie isn’t the most well-known by most NBA fans. You can blame it on LaMelo Ball and his impressive showing in Charlotte, or on James Wiseman and his surprisingly fast start as the […]

The 2020-21 season has brought forth a combination of pleasant surprises and disappointing developments so far. No one expected these changes to happen right away, most notable the formation of a superteam in Brooklyn. It’s safe to say that the season is still early and there are a couple more bombshells that will explode soon. […]

A lot of people within the card community haven’t been that high on Collin Sexton. Some see the third-year player as an undersized guard who can score but can’t play defense or create consistently create plays for his teammates. It doesn’t help that the Cleveland Cavaliers have been at the bottom rung of the NBA since […]

Most people didn’t expect Tyler Herro to make quite the impact he did as a rookie when last season started. The 13th pick from the 2019 NBA Draft played a bench role and provided extra offense when the Miami Heat needed it.  Sure, there were some amazing clutch moments and captivating games for Herro in the regular […]

You might not have heard a lot about Anthony Edwards this season, and rightfully so. There are a lot of developing stories around the league right now and as a result, this year’s top pick has been relegated to playing a quiet bench role for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Even if that’s the case, there’s no […]

In 2017, some Boston Celtics fans wondered both with awe and doubt whether trading down from the top draft spot would be a good idea. At that time, they had just traded for Kyrie Irving, securing the point guard position. This made the top picks at that time, Markelle Fultz and Lonzo Ball, unnecessary for […]

No one knew what to make of Coby White when he was about to enter the league. With the seventh pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, the Chicago Bulls selected him right out of the University of North Carolina, to one of their guards. There were some doubts about how he would fit next to […]

The New York Knicks have never been a serious contender for quite some time now. Ever since the Orange and Blue traded Carmelo Anthony in 2017 and Kristaps Porzingis in 2019, basketball fans have very low expectations for their team to contend in the East. And with the disappointing performance of their young talent, like […]

It’s not every day when a young player comes out of nowhere to be that next big thing in the NBA. That’s how it is for Luka Doncic ever since he was drafted during the 2018-19 season. No one expected this Slovenian kid to exceed expectations and not only become the face of the Dallas […]

An NBA card collector would always look at the potential of a player before investing in his cards. If that player displays consistency on the court, no matter how many minutes he gets, you can be sure fans would slowly build a following around him and his cards.  One good example among card enthusiasts is […]

It’s easy to dismiss the Oklahoma City Thunder as team that isn’t winning much anytime soon. With Russell Westbrook being traded before the 2018-19 season and Chris Paul leaving for the Phoenix Suns just recently, fans had little expectations for the present-day Thunder at all. But if there’s a common denominator that links the Thunder’s […]

More often than not, you’d always see high-lottery picks getting all the minutes. With higher expectations to start, they have a greater spotlight on them early on. Their NBA rookie cards start off with some decent value before they even make their first step on an NBA floor. But these five guys had to take […]

Fans of the Phoenix Suns have gotten used to seeing their team fail over and over again for the last couple of seasons. Their lack of fight on the court, coupled with several coaching changes, have led the squad running in circles in a competitive Western Conference. Of course, things are slowly coming around for […]

In the span of 11 games, the Charlotte Hornets have managed to place sixth in the Eastern Conference with a 6-5 record. Although this may be a tiny sample size, the excitement this team generates is more than enough reason to catch their games. And one of the key factors to their early-season hype? Well, […]

Ask any card enthusiast about the player they want to collect and you’ll most likely end up with Kobe Bryant as the answer. Sure, there’ll are a lot of people who would go for LeBron James, target old Michael Jordan cards in the market, or collect any of the rising stars in the league right […]

When you’re the best basketball player of this generation, your cards will always command a certain kind of value in the market. In this case, that player is LeBron James. His long career in the NBA, which is still going strong at year 18, contains all the necessary narratives to propel him into the Greatest […]

It’s not that hard to be excited about the future of the San Antonio Spurs, especially given the potential of Keldon Johnson. The organization’s legacy, which was cemented by the likes of David Robinson, and Tim Duncan, is now at a point where a new chapter will soon be added to its rich history. While […]

Without a doubt, Kobe Bryant is one of the biggest names in the world of professional basketball, even after his tragic passing. His 20-year career in the NBA was filled with everything that makes a legend in this league: championships, clutch moments, and a larger-than-life personality, among others. That’s why his passing has left such […]

Have you ever pulled a card or won something from a break that completely blew your mind away? If you have, then it pales in comparison to what this guy got recently – a 2019-20 Flawless Zion Williamson Logoman Patch One of One. Talk about hitting it big out of nowhere. Well, that’s the same […]

It isn’t easy to stand out in a draft class dominated by the likes of Zion Williamson and Ja Morant. Although it’s not impossible, the odds of getting enough minutes to get noticed may be harder than what most of these sophomore players have anticipated. But with around three weeks of continuous action in the […]

There’s rarely a more exciting moment in the hobby lifespan of NBA card collectors than when their unexpected investment makes it big. Sure, investing in can’t miss prospects like Luka Doncic and Ja Morant can be just as fun. But when an unsung young player goes from potential talent to burgeoning superstar, it’s a different […]

Talen Horton-Tucker is the talk of the NBA world right now. After two epic performances for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Los Angeles Clippers in the preseason, THT’s popularity is at an all-time high. In fact, Horton-Tucker’s popularity has skyrocketed over the past few days that even his NBA rookie cards are selling like […]

The basketball card industry has seen a massive explosion in interest within the past year. With higher demand comes higher card values as well. From Luka Doncic to Tacko Fall, virtually every rookie card has seen a significant jump in value. But of course, some cards may rise more than others. If you’re looking for […]

LeBron James is unarguably the best basketball player in the world today. With four NBA titles and MVP awards under his belt, he’s easily locked in for the Hall of Fame when he calls it a career. Naturally, with his success on the basketball court and massive influence off it, everything he touches becomes gold. […]

The hobby of NBA card collecting can be quite expensive, especially if you are looking for rookie cards of the likes of LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum and Trae Young, to name a few. In fact, you’ll likely break the bank just to get a Doncic rookie card, which is the hottest item in […]

The 2020-21 NBA season is just around the corner. For avid basketball card collectors, this signals a fresh influx of rookies to enter the league. And of course, a new set of rookie cards. But the card collecting season for 2019 isn’t over just yet. 2019-20 Panini Flawless, one of the most sought after card […]