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The NBA offseason reached its climax several days ago when free agency opened. At its onset, a couple of big names found themselves in new cities, such as Lonzo Ball, Russell Westbrook, Kyle Lowry, and DeMar Derozan, among others. While there are guys whose stock will benefit from these moves in the card market, there are some who’ll be on the other side of the fence.
We take a look below at the biggest NBA card losers after free agency and why their value could take a hit when the new season begins.
Coby White Cards
Even with the addition of Nikola Vucevic late last season, the Chicago Bulls were unable to secure a playoff spot. As the new season is about to begin, the front office has made sure to surround Vucevic and Zach LaVine with enough talent to help them get over the hump.
Unfortunately, this roster upgrade comes at the cost of Coby White’s minutes. For sure, Ball and LaVine will get the lion’s share of time on the court for most of Chicago’s games. In a way, the reduction of the guard’s playing time will be detrimental to his development and eventually, his NBA card value.
As of now, keep a close eye on his PSA 10 2019 Prizm rookie card, which is priced at $35. It can potentially go lower, especially if White plays less than 20 minutes per game next season.
Tyler Herro Cards
Much like White, Tyler Herro finds himself in the backseat after a lackluster sophomore campaign. While a lot of collectors were expecting him to make a massive leap in year two, the opposite happened. Rather than wait for him to improve, the Miami Heat reinforced its backcourt by trading for Lowry and signing Duncan Robinson and Victor Oladipo to extensions.
This doesn’t bode well for Herro and his time on the court. If he doesn’t shape up, the third-year player might end up being traded away to another team by the Heat. In the event Herro doesn’t live up to expectations, his gem mint Prizm rookie NBA card value will drop from its current price of $60.
Zion Williamson Cards
It’s no secret Zion Williamson is unhappy with how his career is progressing with the New Orleans Pelicans. It might get worse when the new season opens, especially after letting Ball walk away to the Chicago.
The thing is, there’s a gapping point guard-sized hole in the Pelicans’ lineup. This doesn’t bode well for Williamson’s playoff hopes and his stock in the card market. If the number one pick doesn’t make it to the postseason, his PSA 10 base Prizm rookie NBA card and its current $411 value will slightly suffer.
Damian Lillard Cards
As compared to other teams, the Portland Trail Blazers didn’t make a big move in free agency. With rumors of Damian Lillard requesting a trade several weeks ago, the front office should have gone beyond to surround the All-Star with enough talent to compete for a title.
This didn’t happen as all the good players were nabbed by opposing squads. Lillard’s stock, meanwhile, will bear the brunt of the management’s poor decisions moving forward. If Portland exits the playoffs early or it doesn’t reach it at all, Dame’s PSA 10 2012 Prizm rookie card will drop from its present value of $841 on eBay.
Portland front office failed to surround Dame with enough talent to make the Finals. Outlook isn’t so good.
Luka Doncic Cards
Just recently, Luka Doncic signed a massive five-year $207 million rookie extension with the Dallas Mavericks. This goes to show that the All-Star guard is indeed a generational talent that’s worth locking up by the Mavs. But while this development is a welcome one for Doncic, it produces potential problems for the organization moving forward.
As it stands, there is a severe lack of talent surrounding Doncic. If the front office fails to muster up a playoff-worthy roster, Doncic’s championship aspirations and card value will take a hit. It might even force him to make his way out of Dallas to another team. But until that happens, his PSA Prizm rookie card value of $600 might not go up, or even stumble a little bit throughout the course of next season. One thing’s for sure, though. Doncic’s stock won’t ascend to the next level if they can’t make it past the second round of the postseason.
While things may still change as the new season unfolds, the odds are against these guys. It’s best to buy low on these players while there’s still a chance. In doing so, you’ll be saving a lot of money when you get them during the NBA offseason.
