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Panini has long been known for its chrome-based cards, with Prizm being the most popular brand. But while those sets are often in demand by NBA card collectors, there are other non-chrome products that deserve recognition as well. One of these is, without a doubt, the latest Court Kings for the 2021-22 season. We take […]

Getting that revered gem-mint grade from any card authenticating and grading company is definitely a dream come true for any card collector. But more often than not, most of these submissions end up with a 9, or even lower. That’s why there are some in the hobby who go on purchasing gem-mint slabs, crack them […]

There’s absolutely no question about Kevin Durant and the massive amount of talent stored within his lanky frame. After winning two championships with the Golden State Warriors and evolving into one of the NBA’s deadliest scorers, KD is definitely one guy with a one-way ticket to the Hall of Fame in the future. The thing […]

Streets of New Capenna will be the 92nd Magic the Gathering expansion. Here is when the Streets of New Capenna release date will be. Magic: The Gathering – Streets of New Capenna Release Date: April 29, 2022 Magic: The Gathering’s 92nd expansion Streets of New Capenna’s release date will be on April 29, 2022. Pre-Release weekend […]

While the hype for Prizm is getting stronger every day, Panini isn’t waiting idly by before they launch their flagship NBA card set for this year. In fact, they’ve already released tons of products in the past few months, such as NBA Hoops and Donruss. But before the company moves on to its big guns, […]

Right before the season started, and even through the first half of it, no one in the hobby would’ve thought that the Minnesota Timberwolves would make it to the playoffs. But after grinding it out, the team has found itself in the seventh seed facing the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round. And while the […]

No one would have thought Jordan Poole would be this good at this point in time, including the Golden State Warriors. Just a few years ago, the young guard would be limited to a reserve role and play out his minutes for a struggling Dubs team that didn’t have Stephen Curry or Klay Thompson in […]

Every year, there are bound to be several rookies who would find themselves on the biggest stage of them all in the NBA – the playoffs. In years past, we’ve seen the likes of Magic Johnson, Tim Duncan, and Dwayne Wade make an immediate impact on the postseason even during their first year in the […]

After languishing in the middle for several seasons and enduring the loss of Kemba Walker a few years back, the Charlotte Hornets found a new hope when they drafted LaMelo Ball in 2020. Since then, the youngest Ball brother has morphed into one of the brightest stars in the NBA today. His rookie cards, meanwhile, […]

Interest in trading card games, or TCG, like Magic the Gathering, Pokemon, and Yu-Gi-Oh, spiked during the pandemic, research finds. In an article that discusses which countries are most addicted to Magic the Gathering by Zavvi.com, research has found which countries search for Magic the Gathering the most. In the article, Zavvi concluded that the […]

While last year’s Draft Class isn’t as strong as those in 1996, 2003, or even 2018, it can’t be denied that certain young stars from that year are defying expectations right now. Anthony Edwards, for example, is on his way to his first playoff appearance and looks to have a great future ahead of him […]

After being out of the Golden State Warriors’ lineup for more than two seasons, Klay Thompson finally made his triumphant return earlier this year. Since then, the Splash Brother has made a pretty good case in reminding everyone why he’s a credible threat from all three levels of the court. But as great as his […]

Right before the regular season began, there was a lot of doubt revolving around the Philadelphia 76ers. For one, the Ben Simmons saga had everyone thinking that Philly won’t be the same juggernaut they were before and the load on Joel Embiid’s shoulders will be too much. But as fate would have it, the Sixers […]

Hitting that one Rookie Logoman of any top star in the NBA right now is the dream for basketball card collectors everywhere. That’s why it makes sense for someone as rich as Drake to splurge more than $200,000 to hit that ever-elusive Triple Logoman of LeBron James because it doesn’t get any better than that. […]

If you’ll take a closer look at WWE and Panini, one would see that both companies have been on a roll lately. The former just successfully finished Wrestlemania 38 while the latter has been killing it with their Prizm brand in the market, especially their offerings for NBA card collectors. The thing is, it isn’t […]

The new MLB season is almost upon us and baseball card collectors are hitting the market harder than ever. Of course, Topps won’t be left behind as their upcoming products are meant to capitalize on the hype surrounding baseball. Among the sets that will come out soon is the latest Clearly Authentic brand. 2022 Topps […]

Everyone in the hobby knows how much Steve Aoki loves trading cards. Whether it’s basketball, Pokemon, football, or baseball, you can count on the famed DJ to have these in his collection worth millions. At this point in time, it seems Aoki has expanded big time by splurging an insane amount of money on Marvel […]

It can’t be denied that a lot of fans dismissed Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics early in the season. Of course, it made sense to do so after the team fell in the East after going under .500. But then, something special started after the new year and carried over until the All-Star Game […]

After several weeks of speculation, NBA Top Shot officially announced on Monday that they have struck a deal with Golden State Warriors superstar Klay Thompson to be the brand’s next player-partner. Thompson has hand-picked a number of plays from his favorite players to feature in Top Shot’s next drop for the highly-popular Game Recognize Game […]

Even though their respective teams are languishing at the bottom, Cade Cunningham and Jalen Green are exceeding expectations on the court. The latter is slowly becoming a deadly scorer for the Houston Rockets while the former is becoming the Detroit Piston’s point guard for the future during the past few months. But as nasty as […]

After several campaigns playing without their key pieces, the Golden State Warriors are looking like their old selves lately. And while there have been stretches when Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green missed time this season, the boat remains steady because of key contributions from guys who are exceeding expectations, such as Jordan Poole. […]

A couple of months ago, the license to manufacture and distribute WWE trading cards went from Topps to Panini. During that time, the card company hyped its upcoming WWE Prizm set to signify its entrance into this part of the hobby. The thing is, it looks like that said license won’t stay with Panini for […]

Almost a year ago, Logan Paul wore a graded Charizard card on his neck right before he faced Floyd Mayweather in the ring. And much like that fight, the social media personality did the same during his WWE Wrestlemania entrance with the Miz, albeit with a different Pokemon card. The thing is, the one he […]

The hype for LeBron James’ epic Triple Logoman has definitely gone insane. Thanks to Drake’s mind-bending spree of buying countless cases of Panini Flawless in the past month or so, the demand for this product has gone beyond the hobby and breached mainstream media. That’s why when “news” broke out that the epic card of […]

In less than a month, Drake has gone on a spending spree that belittles what almost every sports card collector has amassed during their entire lives. The rapper’s initial purchase of Panini’s Flawless cases worth $200,000 was just the first and it seems he’s not going to stop anytime soon. And with an epic trio […]

On paper, the addition of Russell Westbrook to the Los Angeles Lakers should have been the perfect move. After a season rehabbing his reputation with the Washington Wizards, the Brodie joined LeBron James and Anthony Davis to chase the franchise’s 18th championship ring. The thing is, the front office chose to go for star power […]

Early this season, Paul George was playing great basketball even without Kawhi Leonard in the lineup. As a result, the Los Angeles Clippers remained competitive in the West. But as fate would have it, PG13 would suffer a torn ACL in his right elbow, an injury that has kept him out for the last three […]

Without a doubt, the biggest name in both soccer and its corresponding sports card market is no other than Lionel Messi. The 34-year old Argentinian boasts a long list of accomplishments few have come close to reaching, such as winning the European Golden Shoe, Pichichi Trophy, and World Soccer Player of the Year awards multiple […]

March Madness is upon us and fans everywhere are getting caught in the frenzy of NCAA basketball. All the buzzer-beaters and cinderella stories floating around are more than enough to get NBA card collectors excited about the potential of these collegiate stars. And speaking of these young studs, there is a wide array of impressive […]

Every collector knows that when it comes to sports cards, one has to be first on the trend before the crowd gets in on it. Whether it’s investing early in unique inserts, up-and-coming stars, or products that will soon become hot in the market, it’s imperative to be first before the hype makes everything crazy. […]

Ever since Drake came out and flexed an insane stack of Panini’s latest Flawless basketball card cases, the hype for Logoman cards in the hobby has really flown off. After that initial batch worth around $200,000, the star went on to get another set of Flawless cases and ended up with two Logoman cards of […]

Every collector longs for that one massive pull that’s going to be worth a lot of money. For baseball card enthusiasts, among the insane bangers one could have is Wander Franco’s One of One Superfractor Prospect Autographs from Topps 2019 Bowman Chrome set. But while the card of the Tampa Bay Ray’s star itself is […]

It isn’t every day you get to be just a few steps away from LeBron James. For most fans, the first thing that needs to be done is get a picture with the King himself. Others would even go to great lengths and do crazy stuff just to get the attention of the Los Angeles […]

After quite a long time, the Golden State Warriors every knows, the one with Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green in it, finally returned on the court earlier this year. But as fate would have it, the trio has just played for a very short time together with Green suffering a back injury just […]

There are only a handful of athletes who have broken the million-dollar mark in the sports cards industry. The Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic, of course, is the guy featured in the most expensive modern card with his 2018 Panini National Treasures Rookie Logoman auto, which sold for $4.6 million more than a year ago. But […]

With prices of basic commodities ever on the rise, it sometimes makes sense to go for low-end card products in the hobby than their more expensive counterparts. That’s why it’s not surprising anymore to learn that a good chunk of collectors out there gravitate towards brands like NBA Hoops and Donruss. But every now and […]

There’s no denying that LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have been underwhelming the whole season. With Russell Westbrook’s questionable fit and Anthony Davis missing time due to various injuries, it’s up to the King to lead a lineup filled with aging veterans and unproven young guys to make it through the regular season […]

Right before the new decade started, no one would have expected sports cards to become the popular hobby it is today. Heck, even Drake has gone to great lengths by splurging more than $200,000 to land that elusive Triple Logoman card from Panini recently. But the Canadian rapper isn’t alone in his love for the […]

Even without a Hall of Fame-level star within their ranks, the San Antonio Spurs have played their hearts out all season long. Of course, Dejounte Murray’s All-Star leap is the most obvious takeaway here. While that’s a given, Keldon Johnson and Devin Vassell’s development has also played a crucial role in keeping the Alamo alive […]