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
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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
Panini’s 2019-2020 Spectra Basketball Will Focus On Rookies, Autographs
With Zion Williamson and Ja Morant emerging as the two freshest and exciting young names in the NBA, it’s only natural that Panini America would have the duo figure prominently in its NBA sets and 2019-20 Spectra basketball will be no exception. The two have been the driving force in a hot market for hoops this season and they'll be the major drawing cards in this higher … [Read more...] about Panini’s 2019-2020 Spectra Basketball Will Focus On Rookies, Autographs
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...] about Notes: The “Modern Wax Fund”; Marketing Morant; Wizards, Caps Benefit Auction
Panini-Fanatics Partner on 2019-20 Donruss Optic Factory Set with Rookie Parallels
Hobby boxes will be here in February but there's a new twist for one of the hobby's increasingly popular basketball issues. There's a 2019-20 Donruss Optic basketball factory set in the works, with some exclusive content. Panini America has partnered with Fanatics for the set, which won't differ much from the standard Optic base set, offering the same 200 cards (150 … [Read more...] about Panini-Fanatics Partner on 2019-20 Donruss Optic Factory Set with Rookie Parallels
Notes: 1982’s “Card of the Year”; Game-Worn Auctions
Hall of Famer Carlton Fisk turned 72 on Thursday. That was his uniform number with the Chicago White Sox in the 1980s, who eventually retired it. Interestingly, his rookie card is in the ’72 Topps set…and he hit 72 homers after turning 40 according to historian Christopher Kamka. It was while wearing that number with the Sox that Fisk was featured on a 1982 Topps In … [Read more...] about Notes: 1982’s “Card of the Year”; Game-Worn Auctions
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...] about Morant, Barrett, LeBron, Giannis, Harden Opening Night Jerseys at Auction
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...] about News, Notes: Promising Rookies; Struggling QBs; The Cup Checklist; MLB’s New Store; NHL Game-Used Auctions
Notes: Ja Morant Signs with Panini; Topps TBT Has Jays Rookies; Howe Auction Results
Panini America has reached an exclusive autograph trading card and memorabilia agreement with 2019 All-American point guard Ja Morant, the former Murray State star and projected top-five pick in the June 20, 2019 NBA Draft. Morant, who led the nation in assists (10.0 apg) while scoring 24.5 points per game during his sophomore season at Murray State, is expected to … [Read more...] about Notes: Ja Morant Signs with Panini; Topps TBT Has Jays Rookies; Howe Auction Results
Notes: Lawyers Seeks Input in Redemption Suit; MSU Tightens Security on Morant; World Junior Jerseys
The New Orleans firm that filed paperwork for a class action lawsuit against Panini America over redemption cards a couple of weeks ago has written a blog post about the case and says it is seeking input from collectors. Martzell, Bickford and Centola is a New Orleans based firm whose name is on the documents filed in federal court on behalf of collector Kevin … [Read more...] about Notes: Lawyers Seeks Input in Redemption Suit; MSU Tightens Security on Morant; World Junior Jerseys