The ball that clinched Oklahoma City's first NBA championship is on the auction block. The league is auctioning the game-used Finals ball from last Sunday night's Game 7 win over the Indiana Pacers through its partnership with Sotheby's. The auction house says "the ball was used throughout the championship-clinching contest." The single-lot auction … [Read more...] about Notes: Finals Clinching Ball Goes to Auction; New Cards; Remembering “Rock”
2025 NHL Draft
A Collector’s Guide to the 2025 NHL Draft
You'll hear some names at the 2025 NHL Draft that may not be of the household variety unless your house is all about hockey. In the world of hockey cards, there is no non-major league brand to help introduce young players to the masses through pre-rookie or prospect cards. But although there isn't a Bowman, Panini or Leaf for hockey prospects, there are … [Read more...] about A Collector’s Guide to the 2025 NHL Draft
Upper Deck Inks Top Prospect Matthew Schaefer
In what has become a pre-draft tradition, Upper Deck has announced that they have reached a deal with the top-ranked player in the NHL Entry Draft. Defenseman Matthew Schaefer of the Ontario Hockey League’s Erie Otters signed a deal with the company, just ahead of this year's event. Under the agreement, Upper Deck will be the sole producer of Schaefer’s trading cards, … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Inks Top Prospect Matthew Schaefer
Upper Deck Signs NHL Prospect James Hagens
The New York Islanders won the NHL Draft Lottery Monday night and will pick first overall next month. There’s plenty of speculation on who their choice might be but one of their options will be a local kid who just signed a deal with Upper Deck. Eighteen-year-old prospect James Hagens grew up an Isles fan in Hauppauge, NY and is certain to be among the top picks. His … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Signs NHL Prospect James Hagens