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The sports card industry thrives, with LeBron James reigning supreme in the NBA market. Rookie cards hold significant value, with the 2003-04 Upper Deck LeBron James Exquisite Collection Rookie Patch Autograph being a top choice for deep-pocketed …
The sports card industry thrives, with LeBron James reigning supreme in the NBA market. Rookie cards hold significant value, with the 2003-04 Upper Deck LeBron James Exquisite Collection Rookie Patch Autograph being a top choice for deep-pocketed investors.
We looked at different websites like Goldin Auctions, Heritage Auctions, and PWCC Marketplace, and here are the highest-ranking sales of LeBron James cards:
HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto reports on Atlanta’s direction looking ahead, including Trae Young’s future as he’s eligible for extension talks this summer, Caris LeVert’s free agency plans, Dyson Daniels’ case for Defensive Player of the Year, and Clint Capela’s future. Wizards forward Khris Middleton also discussed his Bucks legacy and Washington’s future, while teammate Justin Champagnie explained how he nearly quit basketball before earning a four-year contract this season. Memphis Grizzlies guard Cam Spencer discussed his welcome to the NBA moment trash-talking with Kevin Durant, playing for UConn’s Dan Hurley, and life as a two-way player behind the scenes. Lastly, updates on the Oklahoma City Thunder.
With just over two weeks until the end of the regular season, some teams are making vacation plans as they head to the lottery, while others are gearing up for the playoffs or a Play-In appearance to continue their season.
In the meantime, HoopsHype has gathered the latest intel on Atlanta’s direction looking ahead, including Trae Young’s future as he’s eligible for extension talks this summer, Caris LeVert’s free agency plans, Dyson Daniels’ case for Defensive Player of the Year and Clint Capela’s future.
Wizards forward Khris Middleton also discussed his Bucks legacy and Washington’s future, while teammate Justin Champagnie explained how he nearly quit basketball before earning a four-year contract this season. Memphis Grizzlies guard Cam Spencer discussed his welcome to the NBA moment trash-talking with Kevin Durant, playing for UConn’s Dan Hurley, and life as a two-way player behind the scenes.
Lastly, updates on the Oklahoma City Thunder are all included below.
The latest reporting on trade talks involving Bulls center Nikola Vucevic and guard Lonzo Ball, Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram, and more, including updates on the Lakers, Warriors, Knicks, Bucks, Nuggets, Grizzlies, Timberwolves, Pistons, Hawks, and Hornets from HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto.
Following blockbuster trades involving Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis, and De’Aaron Fox, teams are moving urgently, only two days before the NBA trade deadline.
HoopsHype has gathered the latest intel on trade talks involving Bulls center Nikola Vucevic and guard Lonzo Ball, Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram, and more, including updates on the Lakers, Warriors, Knicks, Bucks, Nuggets, Grizzlies, Timberwolves, Pistons, Hawks, and Hornets.
The latest NBA intel on Cam Johnson trade talks, Clint Capela’s new role and future, what’s potentially next for the Cleveland Cavaliers, and interviews with Hawks forward De’Andre Hunter and Timberwolves guard Mike Conley from HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto.
With the NBA trade deadline two weeks away, HoopsHype has gathered the latest intel on Cam Johnson trade talks, Clint Capela’s new role and future, what’s potentially next for the Cleveland Cavaliers, and interviews with Hawks forward De’Andre Hunter and Timberwolves guard Mike Conley.
Top NBA trade candidates for the 2024-25 season, including reporting on all 30 teams from HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto.
Following the blockbuster Karl-Anthony Towns deal to the New York Knicks ahead of the season, who are the next top trade candidates around the league?
HoopsHype outlined the top players who could be on the move for all 30 NBA teams, including new reporting where applicable.
Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen spoke with HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto about Cleveland’s historic start to the season, what Donovan Mitchell’s extension meant for the city and the team’s future, how Kenny Atkinson has changed, reuniting with several former Nets teammates and coaches in Cleveland, his goals, and his Thanksgiving event.
After helping the Cavaliers achieve the second-best start to an NBA regular season ever with a 15-0 record, Jarrett Allen helped the Cleveland community begin the holiday season with a terrific start.
Allen hosted his eighth annual Meals + Math Thanksgiving event and provided 25 children from Urban Community School and their families with groceries while teaching kids about math and budgeting.
Following the event, Allen spoke with HoopsHype about Cleveland’s historic start to the season, what Donovan Mitchell’s extension meant for the city and the team’s future, how Kenny Atkinson has changed, reuniting with several former Nets teammates and coaches in Cleveland, his goals, and more on his Thanksgiving event.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are quietly positioning themselves as dark horse championship contenders, with the potential to be a Top 4 team in the Eastern Conference this season. Donovan Mitchell’s contract extension removes any offseason uncertainty, …
The Cleveland Cavaliers are quietly positioning themselves as dark horse championship contenders, with the potential to be a Top 4 team in the Eastern Conference this season. Donovan Mitchell‘s contract extension removes any offseason uncertainty, securing the All-Star guard for at least the next three years. Now, the focus shifts to new head coach Kenny Atkinson, who inherits a talented roster returning with the same formidable starting five.
After a promising run last year, the Cavaliers are poised to aim higher. Anything less than a deep playoff run will be considered a disappointment. Mitchell, one of the elite guards in the league, is a dynamic scorer who can create his own shot, facilitate for his teammates, and attack the rim. His backcourt partner, Darius Garland, also dealt with injuries in the postseason, but when healthy, the duo forms one of the most potent backcourts in the NBA.
The Cavs’ starting five – Mitchell, Garland, Max Strus, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen – ranks among the best in the league. While there may be concerns about depth, the combination of Mobley and Allen gives Cleveland a defensive edge, especially in the paint, where both excel as shot-blockers, averaging 1.4 and 1.1 blocks per game, respectively, last season. Mobley, only 22, continues to develop into a star, and his growth will be key to Cleveland’s success this season.
As the team looks to avoid the luxury tax (after re-signing Okoro), potential roster moves may involve cutting non-guaranteed contracts like Tristan Thompson or Sam Merrill. However, with the same roster largely intact, Atkinson’s coaching and Mobley’s continued development, particularly in improving floor spacing, will be the key factors in propelling the Cavaliers into serious championship contention.
One of the most exciting parts of buying NBA 2K annually is seeing the player ratings and how they’ve changed from seasons prior, particularly for one’s favorite players.
One player who has always ranked highly in the game is, of course, LeBron James, who was rated 78 as a rookie by NBA 2K, 88 as a sophomore and then never fell back below 94.
NBA 2K25 has the GOAT candidate rated as a 95, which could prove low depending on how James performs this season.
Below, check out LeBron James’ NBA 2K ratings through the years.
In a chat with HoopsHype, Spencer Hawes reflected on his NBA journey, how he adapted his game to the evolving league, stories about the teammates he played with, his thoughts on being one of the early floor-spacing bigs in the modern NBA, and more.
Spencer Hawes, the 10th overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft, was nicknamed Baby Calf in high school and built a reputation as a floor-spacing big man during his decade-long career. Standing at seven feet, Hawes became known for his unique combination of size and shooting ability, making him one of the few players to embody this skill set in an era before the modern stretch big became widely popular.
Hawes began his career with the Sacramento Kings, appearing in 220 games before later stints with the 76ers, Clippers, and Hornets – his most productive years coming in Philadelphia, where he helped the team reach the Conference semifinals in the 2012 playoffs.
In a chat with HoopsHype, Hawes reflected on his NBA journey, how he adapted his game to the evolving league, stories about the teammates he played with, his thoughts on being one of the early floor-spacing bigs in the modern NBA, and more.
HoopsHype’s aggregate 2025 NBA mock draft lists the top prospects, including scouting reports from NBA executives and scouts by HoopsHype’s Senior NBA Insider, Michael Scotto.
HoopsHype has updated where the top prospects stand for the 2025 NBA Draft by compiling six mock drafts from ESPN, Yahoo Sports, CBS Sports, Sports Illustrated, SB Nation, and USA TODAY.
We spoke with an NBA executive and two scouts for their insights on the prospects for the first edition of the aggregate 2025 NBA mock draft.
An explanation for HoopsHype’s Draft Predictor from colleague Alberto de Roa, who contributed research to this story, can be found here.
NOTE: These rankings reflect the composite score to get a feel for the overall consensus, not our own opinion. For example, if a player was the first pick on a publication’s mock draft, he received 60 points. If a player was second, he received 59 points, and so on. We then tabulated the total number of points for each player’s consensus ranking.
