Category: Basketball

BasketballUpper Deck Celebrates Michael Jordan Expansion with Historic Signed Rookie Fleer Packs

By Mike Metzler
Published July 7, 2026

Tuesday night at the Nike House of Innovation in Manhattan, Upper Deck delivered what the company previously described as one of the biggest announcements in its 38-year history.

BasketballHighest Card Sales for the 2026 Top NBA Draft Picks

By Mike Metzler
Published June 22, 2026

With the NBA Draft kicking off tomorrow, the next generation of basketball superstars is about to officially enter the league.

BasketballThe Most Expensive Cards for the Championship Knicks Starting Five

By Mike Metzler
Published June 15, 2026

The New York Knicks are NBA Champions, and the celebration in the streets of Manhattan is officially spilling over into the sports card market.

BasketballMeasuring the Hobby Impact of Major NBA Playoff Moments

By Andrew Gretchko
Published May 20, 2026

If I put “LeBron James” in quotes, at least half of you can hear the meme I’m referencing.

BasketballDo the WNBA’s Highest-Paid Stars Command High-End Hobby Prices?

By Mike Metzler
Published May 15, 2026

In the WNBA, the financial landscape is rapidly shifting.

Sports CardsThe History of Bowman Basketball and its Triumphant Return to the Hardcourt

By Mike Metzler
Published April 22, 2026

When you trace the history of the basketball card hobby back to its roots, you inevitably find Bowman.

Sports CardsOwning the Moment: Why Sports Cards Outlasted NFTs

By Sam Goodman
Published April 3, 2026

Sports collectibles recently ran through a real-world experiment.

Sports CardsInside the Big Money in the Sports Card Boom

By Sam Goodman
Published March 24, 2026

When Shohei Ohtani hit his 50th home run of the 2024 season, the baseball itself instantly became one of the most valuable pieces of sports memorabilia in the world.

Sports CardsBuying Into Madness: Guide to Collecting the Future Stars Playing in the 2026 NCAA Tournaments

By Mike Metzler
Published March 19, 2026

Can you hear that? The sounds of screaming fans, clinking glasses, repetitive commercials, and yes, Bill Rafferty yelling “Onions!” March Madness is an American sporting event unlike any other, from the buzzer beaters to the Cinderella stories and baseline Js, deep threes, and windmill dunks in between.

Sports CardsCardboard and Capital: How the Sports Card Market Actually Works

By Sam Goodman
Published March 18, 2026

Sometimes, the most valuable cards in the hobby appear quietly.

Basketball

BasketballUpper Deck Celebrates Michael Jordan Expansion with Historic Signed Rookie Fleer Packs

BasketballHighest Card Sales for the 2026 Top NBA Draft Picks

BasketballThe Most Expensive Cards for the Championship Knicks Starting Five

BasketballMeasuring the Hobby Impact of Major NBA Playoff Moments

BasketballDo the WNBA’s Highest-Paid Stars Command High-End Hobby Prices?

Sports CardsThe History of Bowman Basketball and its Triumphant Return to the Hardcourt

Sports CardsOwning the Moment: Why Sports Cards Outlasted NFTs

Sports CardsInside the Big Money in the Sports Card Boom

Sports CardsBuying Into Madness: Guide to Collecting the Future Stars Playing in the 2026 NCAA Tournaments

Sports CardsCardboard and Capital: How the Sports Card Market Actually Works

The King of the Pirates (and TCG): The Top 10 Most Expensive One Piece Cards on the Market

From Prospect to Pro: How an MLB Debuts Impact a Player’s Card Prices

Matthew Schaefer: NHL’s Breakout Star – and Rookie Cards to Watch

Here are the craziest cards we saw at Fanatics Fest

Inside COMC: The Business of Moving Millions of Cards

The New Mecca of Hype: How Lids is Blending Streetwear and Collectibles at Fanatics Fest

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