Rare Inserts in ’12-13 Contenders Basketball Gaining Secondary-Market Steam

There are no autographs on them, no massive swatches of multicolored memorabilia in them and no tell-tale sequential numbering behind them. Simply, they're  nicely designed base inserts with cool photography and subtle foil touches. But after a few weeks of 2012-13 Contenders Basketball being on the market, it would appear that hoops collectors across the country are finally starting to realize…

The Panini America Quality Control Gallery: 2012-13 Contenders Basketball (96 Pics)

From the flashback fabulousness of the Rookie Remembrance insert to the smoky smoothness of those calling-card autographed RCs, there's quite a bit to like in the new 2012-13 Contenders Basketball release from Panini America. And as collectors around the country take these final hours before Christmas to finish up those last-minute shopping needs, we thought we'd give you an early…

Panini America’s Election-Night Coverage of 2012-13 Contenders Basketball (Preview)

Hey, let's be honest: We all can use at least a little break from tonight's wall-to-wall, budget-busting coverage of the 2012 presidential election that's likely dominating any television you're watching. To that end, we thought right now provided us the perfect opportunity to separate the pretenders from the contenders (or at least shed a little light on an all-new Contenders).…