Hoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!

Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs will have some unforgettable moments and perhaps career-making moments for young stars and their rookie cards this summer.  Anthony Edwards vs. Ja Morant.  Perhaps Tyler Herro vs. Trae Young.  Durant vs Tatum will be must-see TV!  Gary chimes in with some thoughts and excitement for the start of these terrific first-round matchups and some card ideas worth talking about...

After a decade, the 2012-13 Prizm Basketball set is still incredibly popular and full of star power.  Rookie cards of Kawhi, Dame, AD, Beal, Klay, Draymond, Kyrie, and Jimmy Butler lead the way.  In today's episode, Gary reviews this iconic first Prizm release and its impact on the hobby.  Though their card values and prices have fallen like everything else during the last 18-24 months, we will lo...

With the playoff picture pretty much set, let's talk about the NBA Play-In games and what players and cards could be impacted by these crucial games over the next week!  Our host, Gary, also discusses his thoughts about the latest Prizm Collegiate Basketball release and what cards - if any - to think about buying.  Finally, the big news as the NBA season ends appears to be the demise of the much-m...

Just TEN days left in the NBA's regular season, and it's time to talk PLAYOFFS!  Gary chimes in with some thoughts about last year's playoff impact on Basketball Cards and some players and products to watch here in April 2022.  With more teams qualifying for the Play-in round, it opens up some opportunities for quick flips or spikes in card prices for those who trade cards online. For MORE Hoops a...

Our Basketball Cards 101 series is devoted to helping YOU, the Basketball Card collector/investor, to learn the "ropes" and the basics behind Basketball Cards.  Today's episode finds us nearing the end of the 2021-22 NBA Season and the Awards, like MVP, Rookie of the Year, and Most Improved Player.  How will those awards affect the card market?  Which players could you zero in on as the season win...

Less than a month until the NBA postseason and you want to make some money? Although there are no guarantees, we will share a few solid picks and plays for the next month of the NBA season and into early summer. Familiar names like Giannis and Luka and Steph abound, but what low-profile stars could soar in May and June? Hoops and Cards exists to inspire and entertain Basketball Card collectors and...

How do we react when a player goes off? When Saddiq Bey drops 50 points in a game, should we buy or sell? Gary gives us some practical suggestions on how to seize (or avoid) exciting moments in the NBA that might lead to card gains (or losses)! Hoops and Cards exists to inspire and entertain Basketball Card collectors and investors around the world.  No matter what your budget, you're bound to hea...

While most people are looking at NBA Buys to chase profits in the NBA playoffs, we pause to consider guys who have no chance at the postseason.  Who are some of the best deals that nobody is thinking about right now?  Gary gives us at least five players to look at in April and over the summer whose card prices and values might be cold, but their player performances are incredibly hot!    ---------...

Can you make money and enjoy collecting basketball cards on a budget?  Which players or cards should we be thinking about buying as the NBA playoff races heat up?  We welcome the co-hosts of one of the best new sports card podcasts, the NASHAQ Index, led by Nathanael and Camden!  These long-time friends share their story about coming back to the hobby of Basketball cards with tons of chemistry, st...

Whether are you are new to collecting in investing basketball cards, or a veteran of the hobby… FOMO is real! Sometimes, the chase for a new card or for profits can lead us to make some really bad decisions, and Gary, our host, is here to pass on some of the lessons he’s learned along the way. Todays episode is another resource from BASKETBALL CARDS 101 - our series covering some essential lessons...

Between the All-Star break and the playoff push, we have some NBA players taking their talents and their games to new heights. We want to buy in on these five players before the playoffs and Gary brings some sneaky bargain plays for each one of them. And yes, Spoiler alert, Ja Morant leads the pack! HoopsandCards celebrates and collaborates with Basketball Card collectors and Investors around the...

Some new names from this year’s rookie class are finally showing what they can do.  With the release of 2021-22 Donruss Basketball and it’s iconic “Rated Rookies,” It's time for Hoops and Cards investors to get familiar with the players. Who will win Rookie of the Year? Who will get playoff minutes? Who is worth a long-term look? We tackle these questions and more in an episode for prospectors and...

Gary brings you some thoughts and sounds and unforgettable stories from our trip the 75th Annual NBA All-Star Game!  Which players helped their card values this weekend, and which players just didn't?  We chase down some NBA swag for a few lucky listeners and struggle to find any evidence of Khris Middleton gear.  The NBA All-Star game simply took over the city of Cleveland and the NBA Universe ag...

For this weekend's Hoops and Cards podcast, Gary brings some NBA All-Star stories from his time in Cleveland for the NBA All-Star events and hanging out in Downtown Cleveland.  You'll hear about the NBA All-Star Breakfast and some close encounters with NBA "Top 75 of All-Time" players like... well... just listen!  Gary also gives a brief commentary on the weekend and an all-star who has the chance...

Today's flurry of NBA trades brought more questions than answers!  What happened with the Lakers and Knicks?  Has the Beard finally found another home?  Can we finally but the Ben Simmons drama to rest?  For those of us who collect and invest in Basketball cards, the big news of trades and teams can sometimes mean it's time to buy, sell, or avoid certain players and their cards.  Gary brings us so...

We love listening to collectors, dealers, and card shop owners who have been doing this thing for a long time.  Keith and Brian from Neuhart Cards have experience, stories, and perspectives to help anyone who is looking to take a "next step" in Basketball Card collecting and investing.  Today's episode welcomes Brian Rideout - a collector and investor and card shop teammate at Neuhart Ca...

Hoops and Cards reacts to the pre-deadline trades in the NBA as the Clips get Norman Powell, the Cavs get Caris Levert, and nobody gets Tyrese Maxey from Philly.  We'll break down the possible trades and how the card market could react to them, while also looking at certain players - like Lamelo Ball and Dejounte Murray - who deserved to be All-Stars this year.  Gary also shares about hi...

In today’s episode, we share our experience going to a Cleveland Cavaliers game that was so much fun, talk about this weeks FIVE BUYS - five basketball players to focus on as buying opportunities, and say a bit about current events in the market. HoopsPLUS is a fantastic way to support our podcast and get more Basketball Card content every single week!  Podcasts, Prizes, Discord community, and muc...

NBA Basketball in the 1990s left it's mark on the world with legends like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Shaquille O'Neal.  Where are the best opportunities and products for those of us investing in the 1990's Basketball Card Market and Insert-Chasing collectors who love the NBA?  We are honored to bring back Jake from 1990s Bball Cards - an experienced collector and content-creator in the baske...

Today’s short episode brings some card stories from our first Card Show of the new year. As usual, Gary hit the bargain boxes and made a bundle deal for a pile of emerging NBA prospects. The deals paid special homage to Tyrese, Anfernee, Gary Trent, and the Brunson Burner! Enjoy the show!

Whether you're hitting up the local card shop, going to a card show, or surfing deals on eBay this weekend, this episode is for you!  Basketball card collectors and investors can still find tons of great players and newer cards for less than $5 or $10 if you're willing to look and search in the right places.  Gary talks about players and cards he's buying, as well as some things we've heard on the...

Hoops and Cards is here to add value and fun to your hobby life!  FIVE BUYS for Basketball Card investors and collectors!  How did our December picks fare and would we still recommend them?  What players and products look solid for January?  Gary gives us a list of his latest plays, with some suggestions of cards and strategies to consider next.   Meanwhile, we cover some of the current events and...

Our "101" series is back just in time for new Basketball Card releases of NBA Hoops and Donruss!  This week's edition of Basketball Cards 101 looks at all of the things that might make a card "worth more" or uniquely attractive in some way.  If you're new or returning to the hobby - or know someone who is - then this overview of all things you might find in a card will be more than worth...

Today we look at the BEST players in the NBA Western Conference and some of their cards to consider. Gary takes 15 guys who have earned All-Star consideration to this point, but anything could happen!  We would love to have you as a part of HoopsPLUS, our Membership platform where you'll get more podcasts, more connections, prizes, updates, and become a part of the supporting team here at Hoo...

Today we look at the BEST players in the NBA Eastern Conference and some of their cards to consider. Gary takes 15 guys who have earned All-Star consideration to this point, but anything could happen! To join HoopsPLUS, just click https://anchor.fm/hoopsandcards/subscribe and support our podcast! JOIN THE COMMUNITY DISCORD by emailing us at HoopsandCardspodcast@gmail.com - we'll talk about ALL thi...