Episode 63: NBA & NFL Cards - What’s Next?

The wait is over. After 15 years, licensed NBA Topps cards are back, and everything is about to change. In this episode, Joe dives deep into the massive shakeup in the trading card industry as Fanatics takes the reins from Panini and reintroduces licensed Topps basketball products for the first time since Steph Curry’s rookie season. What does this mean for collectors? What happens to iconic Panini inserts like Kaboom and Color Blast? And how will this impact the value of cards from breakout rookie Cooper Flagg? Joe also shares key insights on the future of NFL and WNBA trading cards, the ongoing Fanatics vs. Panini saga, and what collectors should watch out for in this high-stakes transition year. Whether you're a long-time hobbyist or just jumping in, this episode sets the stage for the most important NBA card season in over a decade. Big moves. Bold predictions. Must-hear insights.