The Los Angeles Clippers No. 23 in Ongoing 30 Teams | 30 Weeks NBA Countdown
Founded in 1970 as the Buffalo Braves, the Clippers moved to San Diego in 1978 and then to Los Angeles in 1984. After the move to LA the franchise had its struggles, but things began to look up with the selection of Danny Manning with the first overall pick in the 1988 NBA Draft. He was an All-Star and helped…
The Milwaukee Bucks Unveiled as No. 24 in Ongoing 30 Weeks| 30 Teams Countdown
Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the current kings of the basketball card collecting world. The "Greek Freak" is one of the best and most versatile players in the NBA and he's still only 24-years-old. Antetokounmpo's potential is sky high and his cards are highly sought-after as NBA fans know that he could end up as one of the best players…
The Toronto Raptors Check in at No. 26 in Ongoing 30 Weeks| 30 Teams Countdown
The Toronto Raptors, like most NBA teams, have been defined by their superstars through the years. Founded in 1995, their first big star was 1996 Rookie of the Year Damon Stoudamire. And, while Stoudamire was really good, nothing compares to the stardom level that Vince Carter was able to reach. Carter played for the Raptors from 1998-2004 and reached stratospheric…
Panini America and Beckett Media Team Up to Rank Most Collectible NBA Franchises
Panini America, the world leader in licensed sports and entertainment collectibles and the exclusive trading card partner of the NBA and NBA Players, and Beckett Media, the leading authority for news and pricing related to the sports card industry, today announced a partnership for a unique program called “30 Teams/30 Weeks” that will run through the rest of the NBA…
Panini Authentic Honors NBA All-Star 2018 with Special Savings on NBA Memorabilia
Panini Authentic is doing its part to celebrate NBA All-Star 2018 this weekend — and it’s leaning heavily on its star-studded roster of exclusive NBA superstars to do it. For a limited time, fans and collectors can take 20 percent off every NBA item on the site by simply entering the promo code ALLSTAR18 at checkout. The special promotion includes autographed memorabilia pieces from the likes…
Panini America Honors the Start of the New NBA Season with Big Online Savings
A new NBA season tipped off last night amid considerable pomp and circumstance as the defending Eastern Conference champion Cleveland Cavaliers faced off against the Boston Celtics and the defending NBA Champion Golden State Warriors battled the Houston Rockets. The NBA's 2017-18 Tip-Off Week continues tonight with 11 more games. To celebrate the start of the new season, the official…
Teaser Gallery: Panini America Opens Boxes of 2017 Contenders Draft Picks Basketball
Just when you think this summer is coming to an end, be ready: Another hobby heat wave is coming -- and it's going to be a scorcher. It's scheduled to arrive tomorrow in hobby shops across North America and likely will last well into next year. Such is the heat-generating force that is the 2017 NBA rookie crop. The first…
Drafted One Minute, Rookie Cards the Next: Panini Instant’s Ready for 2017 NBA Draft
During tonight’s electric 2017 NBA Draft, history will be made and dreams will come true on a breathtaking night In New York — and Panini America will be ready to celebrate by making a little trading card history of its own. Earlier today, the Panini Instant website launched Panini Instant 2017 NBA Draft cards for 19 top draft prospects, including Lonzo Ball and Markelle…
Panini Authentic Pays Tribute to NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant with Several New Items
When Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant led his team to an NBA championship over the Cleveland Cavaliers earlier this month, KD etched his name forever in the NBA record books -- and added one of the most desirable inscriptions imaginable to his already-in-demand autograph: "NBA Champion." To celebrate Durant's championship ascendancy, Panini Authentic recently added several new pieces to…
Spectracular Views: Panini America Eyes the Prime Nature of 2016-17 Spectra Basketball
With the 2017 NBA Finals set to get underway Thursday night, an international audience promises to be glued to the third straight showdown between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors from the opening tip on. So as we anxiously await Game 1, we wanted to offer something to help pass the time. We'll have a comprehensive Quality Control Gallery…