While the number two pick in the 2019 NBA draft has been somewhat overshadowed Zion mania, the small town talent has clearly proven he belongs and collectors and prospectors are now clamoring for the best Ja Morant rookie cards on eBay. Haven't seen him play that much? You might tune in just to catch an aerial display of the Dalzell, South Carolina native's … [Read more...]
Notes: The “Modern Wax Fund”; Marketing Morant; Wizards, Caps Benefit Auction
Got $25,000 to invest in modern era unopened sports card products? There’s a newly-launched private-equity fund for you. The “Modern Wax Fund” was created by Attic Investments and Blowout Cards who have put over $3 million worth of rare and desirable boxes and cases into the project. David Arons of Frisco, TX-based Attic Investments says the fund will own more … [Read more...]
Zion Williamson’s NBA Debut Jersey Brings Big Price
There should be many seasons to come for Zion Williamson. Maybe some awards and championships, too, but there will only be one jersey from the opening minutes of his NBA career. That large shirt now has a new owner. Worn in the first half of the New Orleans Pelicans' loss to San Antonio last month, Williamson's debut jersey sold for $80,040 via NBA Auctions late … [Read more...]
Morant, Barrett, LeBron, Giannis, Harden Opening Night Jerseys at Auction
Zion Williamson opened on the injured list but a jersey worn by the number two overall pick in this year’s NBA Draft in his regular season debut is up for grabs. A navy road jersey donned by Ja Morant during the Memphis Grizzlies’ 120-101 opening night loss to the Miami Heat on October 23 is at NBA Auctions. Morant and Williamson headline what was a much … [Read more...]
News, Notes: Promising Rookies; Struggling QBs; The Cup Checklist; MLB’s New Store; NHL Game-Used Auctions
While collectors are getting excited about Zion Williamson's regular season debut next week, some other members of the NBA draft class shouldn't be ignored. Yes, it's just pre-season but sharpshooter Tyler Herro scored the first 14 Miami points in a game this week. Number 2 pick Ja Morant is among the top five in pre-season assists. R. J. Barrett of the … [Read more...]
NBA Auctions Offering Signed Rookie Jerseys, Basketballs
Signed jerseys from 38 of the top picks in this year's NBA Draft are now on the auction block. NBA Auctions if offering the full-size, signed jerseys in an online auction that runs through October 31. All of the jerseys are signed on the back jersey numbers. The headliner, of course, is a blue New Orleans Pelicans #1 shirt signed by top overall pick Zion … [Read more...]
Notes: Panini Gets Garnett and Talks Zion; Wagner Soaring; Jackie Photo; Shop Story
Panini America has finally landed Kevin Garnett for an autograph deal. He’ll have signed cards in Immaculate NBA, due out early next month. A notoriously tough signer, Garnett’s autograph is…well…interesting. Of course, Zion Williamson cards will become more plentiful as we get into the NBA season, which is set to open in less than a month. Look for him in … [Read more...]
Zion Williamson Rookie Card Auction Tracker
The most intriguing young player to enter the NBA in years is already responsible for a massive amount of interest in the newest basketball card releases. Zion Williamson rookie cards--especially those with low serial numbers and/or autographs, are already bringing strong prices even before the league's number one draft pick plays in a regular season game. Most … [Read more...]
Zion Williamson Signs Trading Card Deal With Panini
The NBA’s most talked about rookie is staying with the league’s licensee. Panini America and the agents for Zion Williamson have agreed to an exclusive trading card deal that will include autographs in products throughout the 2019-20 season. The first overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft by the New Orleans Pelicans, Williamson’s NBA arrival has been one of the most … [Read more...]
Zion’s Game-Worn Shoes (No, Not Those Shoes) Coming to Auction
The first pair of Zion Williamson game-used shoes will be up for auction this summer. Goldin Auctions says it will offer the Size 14 Nike sneakers Williamson wore in the fourth game of his memorable freshman season—the opening game of the Maui Invitational—in its next auction, which opens July 8. The top pick in Thursday night’s NBA Draft, Williamson will soon be off to … [Read more...]