His NBA debut was delayed by a year, but now Ben Simmons rookie cards are among the hottest in the hobby. Born in 1996, Simmons was the top pick of the 2016 NBA draft and has been every bit as good as the 76ers had originally hoped. A rare 6'10 point guard, Simmons is already the type of player capable of putting up a triple-double every night. The Ben Simmons … [Read more...]
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Chet Walker’s 1967 NBA Championship Ring at Auction
Chet Walker’s 1967 NBA Championship ring is up for auction. The Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer sold his Hall of Fame ring and trophy last year via Nate D Sanders Auctions and the company is conducting the sale of his only title ring as well. Walker’s speed and agility earned him the nickname “The Jet.” A Benton Harbor, Michigan native, Walker attended Bradley … [Read more...]
Sixers Bought Dr. J Items in Auction
They didn't get--or want--all of it, but the Philadelphia 76ers were active bidders on the Dr. J memorabilia that was sold by SCP Auctions last week. The team's CEO, Adam Aaron, says the Sixers were the winning bidder on ten lots containing 18 items. More than 140 items from Julius Erving's collection sold for a record $3.5 million as part of a $6.5 million auction event … [Read more...]
Basketball Hall of Fame Auction: $1.48 Million
A traditional part of the annual slate of festivities held at the Basketball Hall of Fame is the Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Auction, which this year brought in $1.48 million – a result Grey Flannel Auctions' Richard Russek, described as “fantastic, especially considering there were 222 lots in the sale. The average lot price was $6,671, and 100 percent of the lots … [Read more...]
Panini America Signs Deal With Wesley Johnson
Panini America has entered into an exclusive relationship with Wesley Johnson, the Minnesota Timberwolves rookie and the fourth overall pick in this year's NBA Draft. The partnership with Panini America, the exclusive trading card and sticker licensee of the NBA, marks Johnson's first NBA trading card deal. As part of the relationship, Panini will hold exclusive rights to … [Read more...]
Evan Turner Gets Exclusive Auto Deal with Panini
Panini America has entered into an exclusive relationship with Evan Turner, the second overall pick in this year's NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. As part of the relationship, Panini will hold exclusive rights to include Turner’s autograph in 2010-11 Panini Basketball products. In addition, Panini may include Turner’s image on Panini packaging and will utilize Turner … [Read more...]
