Hoops Collectors: Basketball & Sports Cards Podcast

00:32:47

5 Underrated 2025-26 Topps Basketball Cards & INSANE...

Hoops Collectors: Basketball & Sports Cards Podcast ·

2026/10/01

Max breaks down 5 underrated 2025-26 Topps basketball cards from products including Topps Midnight, NBA Hoops, and Topps Pristine.He also dives into the Topps marketing machine and looks at why finding hidden gems in the basketball card market right now is nearly impossible.Plus, Max analyzes some insane recent Topps basketball sales, including three million-dollar Topps Chrome Update Debut Patch Auto 1/1s: Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, and Kon Knueppel.Leave a rating if you enjoyed the episode and

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00:24:56

Why Early Panini Basketball Cards Are Still...

Hoops Collectors: Basketball & Sports Cards Podcast ·

2026/09/11

Max @PutnamCards explores why early Panini basketball cards from 2009–2011 might still be undervalued compared to the rest of the sports card market.He compares recent sales of pre-2012 Prizm Panini cards of LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Stephen Curry with newer basketball cards from both the Panini and Topps eras, highlighting the potential opportunity at hand.Max also reveals his biggest basketball card pickup of 2026 and breaks down the thought process behind the purchase.Leave a rating if you

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00:49:52

The Art in Sports Cards: Finding Meaning in Card...

Hoops Collectors: Basketball & Sports Cards Podcast ·

2026/08/27

Max @PutnamCards is joined by Chris McGill @Chris_HOJ, CardLadder Co-Founder and host of the HOJ Cast and The Crossover, to explore the intersection of art and sports cards: how looking at card design through a critical lens can reveal deeper meaning and enhance our appreciation of the cards themselves.Chris discusses how art movements of the past can influence our understanding of sports cards, why design can shape the way we value and interpret a card, and how collectors can approach their

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00:48:14

Ranking Every Year of Prizm Basketball Cards (2012-2024)

Hoops Collectors: Basketball & Sports Cards Podcast ·

2026/08/21

Max @PutnamCards ranks every year of Prizm Basketball cards from 2012 to 2024, covering all 13 years of Panini’s most iconic sports card brand.From the 2012 Prizm Basketball debut to 2024's final release, he breaks down every set, ranking each year based on design, rookie class, top sales, key cards, and overall importance to the basketball card hobby.Players covered include LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Stephen Curry, Luka Dončić, Victor Wembanyama, Jalen Brunson, and other NBA stars who've shaped the

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00:29:16

Why I Haven't Been Buying A Ton of Basketball Cards...

Hoops Collectors: Basketball & Sports Cards Podcast ·

2026/08/07

Max @PutnamCards explains why he's been buying fewer basketball cards lately and why he believes today's basketball card market feels eerily similar to the 2021–22 COVID-era bubble’s peak.He also shares what he's been collecting instead, including pop culture, entertainment, and vintage historical cards, and why those areas offer a compelling opportunity. Finally, Max discusses the role of Topps in expanding the pop culture card market by bringing more major entertainment IP to the hobby.Leave a

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00:31:21

Dissecting Brand Popularity: Why Basketball Card...

Hoops Collectors: Basketball & Sports Cards Podcast ·

2026/07/23

Max @PutnamCards breaks down what makes sports card brands popular (or not) — from iconic products like Topps Chrome, Panini Prizm, Exquisite, and Flawless to the factors that drive collector demand over time.He explores the psychology behind card brand popularity, discusses why certain product lines become hobby staples, and explains why sports card brands have more in common with Hollywood movies than you might think. From blockbuster films like The Odyssey to cult classics, the same framework

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00:39:48

How to Estimate Sports Card Print Runs w/...

Hoops Collectors: Basketball & Sports Cards Podcast ·

2026/07/08

Max @PutnamCards is joined by Paul from @CardChannel to explore the math and science behind estimating sports card print runs.Paul explains the methodology he uses to estimate the supply of modern sports cards, why understanding print runs can completely change the way collectors think about rarity, and how this data can help collectors make more informed buying decisions.The conversation also dives into Paul's journey building Card Channel, the most surprising print run discoveries he's uncovered

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00:52:20

The Most Overvalued & Undervalued Basketball Cards...

Hoops Collectors: Basketball & Sports Cards Podcast ·

2026/07/01

In this episode, Max @PutnamCards is joined by Brent Weyer @DeepValueInvestor to break down the most overvalued and undervalued areas of the basketball card market today. They explore the market forces and collector psychology that drive prices, creating both opportunities and risks for collectors.The conversation dives into the concept of front-loaded risk and why so many of the hobby's most hyped players face incredibly high expectations that are difficult to live up to. They also discuss how

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00:38:53

The Ultimate Guide to 2008-09 Basketball Cards |...

Hoops Collectors: Basketball & Sports Cards Podcast ·

2026/06/26

Max @PutnamCards takes a full deep dive into every 2008-09 basketball card release from Topps and Upper Deck, breaking down the underrated sets, hidden gems, and insane grails. The 2008-09 season is especially significant in hobby history. It’s the rookie year of Derrick Rose and Russell Westbrook, and it also serves as the final year before Panini took over the exclusive NBA trading card license, making it a true end of an era for Topps and Upper Deck basketball releases.Across the episode, Max

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00:22:55

Top 3 Basketball Card Market Hot Takes After the NBA...

Hoops Collectors: Basketball & Sports Cards Podcast ·

2026/06/19

Max @PutnamCards shares three basketball card market hot takes post-NBA Finals, including what the New York Knicks’ championship means for Jalen Brunson cards, whether the Knicks winning is actually good for the hobby, and how the NBA’s era of parity is impacting basketball card collecting and long-term market growth.He also discusses upcoming 2025-26 Topps basketball releases, specifically the new Minions SSP cards coming to Topps Chrome Update this summer.Chapters:00:00 Episode Introduction03:44

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00:28:45

What Basketball Cards Will Today's 15-Year-Olds Want...

Hoops Collectors: Basketball & Sports Cards Podcast ·

2026/06/12

Max @PutnamCards explores how the next generation of basketball card collectors—those growing up during the later years of Panini and the beginning of the Fanatics era—could shape the future of the hobby.Will players like LeBron James and Stephen Curry become even more desirable as today’s young collectors enter their peak earning years? Will Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant remain hobby icons?He also discusses the different eras of basketball cards, what card categories could become future grails,

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00:23:36

3 Big Warning Signs in the Basketball Card Market...

Hoops Collectors: Basketball & Sports Cards Podcast ·

2026/06/04

Max @PutnamCards breaks down three big reasons why he's becoming increasingly cautious in the basketball card market right now—and how he's approaching collecting in today's rapidly rising sports card market.He discusses the market's explosive growth, the PSA Value Service pause and its potential ripple effects, as well as some notable trends and behaviors he's observed at recent card shows.He also discusses the NBA Playoffs, Victor Wembanyama cards, Topps case hits, and introduces his new $1,000

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00:49:57

What Do We Value Most in Sports Cards? | $5.11M Wemby...

Hoops Collectors: Basketball & Sports Cards Podcast ·

2026/05/27

Max @PutnamCards is joined by Brett McGrath @StackingSlabs to answer one of the biggest questions in the hobby: what actually drives value in sports card collecting? What do we value most? Is it rarity? Player greatness? Brand power? Nostalgia? Status? Investment Potential? We break down the record-setting $5.11M sale of Victor Wembanyama’s 2023-24 Panini Prizm Black 1/1 PSA 10 and discuss what this historic sale says about the modern sports card market and the Panini Prizm era.We also discuss the

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00:27:37

5 Areas of Opportunity in the Basketball Card Market...

Hoops Collectors: Basketball & Sports Cards Podcast ·

2026/05/22

Max @PutnamCards breaks down 5 areas of the hobby that present interesting opportunities for collectors right now — spanning multiple eras of basketball cards, from ‘90s inserts to the newest 2025-26 Topps releases.We’re talking legendary players, overlooked cards, shifting market trends, and a few things that could surprise a lot of collectors. Featuring cards of Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Stephen Curry — some of the greatest NBA players and biggest hobby icons of all time.If

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00:34:58

The Most Intriguing 2018-19 Panini Basketball Cards...

Hoops Collectors: Basketball & Sports Cards Podcast ·

2026/05/14

In Part 2 of this deep dive series, Max @PutnamCards breaks down the most intriguing sets, parallels, rookie cards, and sales from the second half of 2018-19 Panini Basketball products.This is the rookie year of NBA superstars Luka Dončić, SGA, and Jalen Brunson.2018-19 was also LeBron James’ first season with the Lakers, Kawhi Leonard’s only season with the Raptors, and the start of back-to-back Giannis Antetokounmpo MVP seasons.This episode covers National Treasures, Court Kings, Flawless,

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00:36:58

Deep Dive into 2018-19 Panini Basketball Cards Part 1...

Hoops Collectors: Basketball & Sports Cards Podcast ·

2026/05/07

In Part 1 of this deep dive series, Max @PutnamCards breaks down the best and most underrated cards from 2018-19 Panini Basketball products — the legendary rookie year of Luka Dončić, SGA, and Jalen Brunson.This was also LeBron James’ first season with the Lakers, Kawhi Leonard’s only season with the Raptors, and the start of back-to-back Giannis Antetokounmpo NBA MVP seasons.This Part 1 episode covers Prizm, Donruss Optic, Select, Contenders, and more — highlighting key cards such as Kabooms,

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00:34:19

Shifting Collecting Strategies in a Red Hot...

Hoops Collectors: Basketball & Sports Cards Podcast ·

2026/04/29

Max @PutnamCards is joined by Kaushik Mohan (@TheIronSheek) to break down how they’re evolving their collecting strategies in today’s red hot basketball card market.They discuss their growing focus on storytelling, why it matters in sports card collecting, and how it lies at the heart of the hobby.They also dive into LeBron Panini Logomans, uncover overlooked opportunities in the basketball card market, and the continued influx of new collectors into the hobby.Chapters00:00 Episode Introduction02:14

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00:23:56

The #1 Rule to Win in the Sports Card Market

Hoops Collectors: Basketball & Sports Cards Podcast ·

2026/04/23

Max @PutnamCards breaks down the #1 rule to win in the sports card market - and why it’s the key to enjoying collecting and making better financial decisions.He also compares the trading card performance over the past two years of today’s young stars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Dončić, and Victor Wembanyama to legends like Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Kobe Bryant.Plus, a brief discussion of the recent $324K 2000 Flair Showcase Kobe Bryant Masterpiece 1/1 PSA 8 sale and thoughts on the

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00:27:32

Top 5 Basketball Card Market Predictions for the Rest...

Hoops Collectors: Basketball & Sports Cards Podcast ·

2026/04/16

Max @PutnamCards breaks down his top 5 predictions for the basketball card market for the rest of 2026.From upcoming Topps releases and their potential impact on the hobby, to how the NBA Playoffs could shift player values and legacies in real time, this episode covers the biggest forces shaping the market throughout the remainder of the year. He also explores the current state of the trading card market and why more collectors are moving away from ultra high-end cards in favor of “value”

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00:36:50

Ranking EVERY Topps Chrome Basketball Design From...

Hoops Collectors: Basketball & Sports Cards Podcast ·

2026/04/09

Which year of Topps Chrome basketball has the BEST design ever?In this episode, Max @PutnamCards ranks all 15 NBA-licensed Topps Chrome basketball releases from 1996–2009 and the brand new 2025 release — going from #15 all the way to #1.This iconic run includes legendary draft classes and rookie cards of:Kobe Bryant (1996)LeBron James (2003)Stephen Curry (2009)From the original chrome shine of the late 90s…to the bold ultra modern comeback in 2025…Max breaks down which designs truly stand the test

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