The first playoff jersey worn by one of the NBA’s brightest young stars attracted a lot of attention over the last couple of weeks. The curtain fell on the two-week auction late Thursday night with a winning bid of $21,247 at NBA Auctions. Morant wore it during the Memphis Grizzlies’ 112-109 Western Conference First Round, Game 1 victory over the Utah Jazz on May … [Read more...] about Morant’s 1st Playoff Jersey Nets $21,247
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Notes: Wander Now Card; More NSCC Signers; WBNS-TV on Hobby; Ja’s 1st Playoff Jersey
Wander Franco doesn't have an official Topps rookie card yet, although he's made several appearances in minor league issues since signing with the Tampa Bay Rays. With the cutoff date for 2021 rookie cards having passed recently, the newly released Topps Now card commemorating his MLB debut has the "call up" logo rather than the "RC" stamp. The Now cards are available on … [Read more...] about Notes: Wander Now Card; More NSCC Signers; WBNS-TV on Hobby; Ja’s 1st Playoff Jersey
Doncic, Morant Opening Night Jerseys on NBA Auctions Block
His Rookie of the Year season was nothing to sneeze at but Ja Morant wasted no time proving it wasn't a fluke. The Memphis Grizzlies star began this season with a career high 44-point effort in a December 23 loss to San Antonio. Now the jersey he wore that night is up for sale. NBA Auctions has launched the latest string of listings of jerseys worn in the opening … [Read more...] about Doncic, Morant Opening Night Jerseys on NBA Auctions Block
Shop Talk: Weekly Highlights and Happenings at My LCS (1/18/21)
As one of my many jobs, I work full time at a sports card and collectible shop in my hometown in Central Pennsylvania.In this new series, I will be checking in each week to share some of the more memorable stories, experiences and trends I've seen first-hand at the shop.Anyone reading this is probably very familiar with the volatility of the current sports card and collectibles … [Read more...] about Shop Talk: Weekly Highlights and Happenings at My LCS (1/18/21)
Panini Renews Partnership with Ja Morant; Shows off Memphis Mural
Panini America has reached an exclusive multiyear extension with 2019-20 NBA Rookie of the Year Ja Morant for autographed trading cards and memorabilia. The agreement locks up the Memphis Grizzlies star with the league's licensed trading card partner and keeps his autographed memorabilia rights away from other sports memorabilia companies. Morant now … [Read more...] about Panini Renews Partnership with Ja Morant; Shows off Memphis Mural
Luka Doncic’s Restart Jersey Nets $45,020
Jerseys from the opening games of the historic restart inside the “bubble” in Orlando, FL earlier this summer continue to roll through the NBA Auctions platform. The blue Dallas Mavericks jersey worn by Luka Doncic during the team’s first game after the league halted play due to COVID-19 in March sold for $45,020 in the most recent sale. Doncic wore the … [Read more...] about Luka Doncic’s Restart Jersey Nets $45,020
$500,000 Bounty Offered on 1/1 Zion Rookie Card as More National Treasures Cards Surface
2019-20 National Treasures basketball is on the market and the hunt is on for what’s considered the holiest of holy grail cards in the product. Blowout Cards is offering to pay $500,000 for the “Logoman” version of Zion Williamson’s Rookie Patch Autograph (#108). There’s only one hiding somewhere in one of the thousands of hobby boxes produced by Panini. The card … [Read more...] about $500,000 Bounty Offered on 1/1 Zion Rookie Card as More National Treasures Cards Surface
Notes: SGC Update; Doncic Jersey Nets $60K; Youngster’s Awesome Homemade Cards
SGC says it is complying with the recent Stay-At-Home order issued by Florida's governor, but the company is still accepting, processing and shipping submissions sent by shipping carriers. Director of Operations Peter Steinberg says the company's offices are closed to the public and they are communicating only via email ([email protected]) and social media. SGC stated … [Read more...] about Notes: SGC Update; Doncic Jersey Nets $60K; Youngster’s Awesome Homemade Cards
Zion, Ja, Luka, Trae Rising Stars Challenge Jerseys Up for Grabs
The season will remain on hiatus, but the memorabilia market for some of the NBA's top young stars is still active. A collector recently snared Zion Williamson's NBA debut jersey for $80,000 and another is expected to bring a strong five-figure price when it closes this week. A pair of Luka Doncic jerseys netted more than $60,000 combined a few weeks ago. … [Read more...] about Zion, Ja, Luka, Trae Rising Stars Challenge Jerseys Up for Grabs
New Bobbleheads Depict NBA Stars in College Days
The 2020 NCAA Tournament is now a phantom and the NBA is asleep, but a new set of bobbleheads is keeping hoops alive by recalling some current NBA stars during their college years. Just released by FOCO, the Collegiate Bobblehead series currently includes Stephen Curry (Davidson), Anthony Davis (Kentucky), Klay Thompson (Washington State), Ja Morant (Murray State), … [Read more...] about New Bobbleheads Depict NBA Stars in College Days