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” plays.

Chapters
00:00 Episode Introduction
01:41 Prediction 1
08:16 Prediction 2
12:10 Prediction 3
16:39 Prediction 4
24:01 Prediction 5
24:51 Bonus Observation
26:43 Conclusion

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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 of time.

Chapters

00:00 Episode Introduction

00:46 Criteria for Ranking Topps Chrome Designs

03:56 Official Topps Chrome Basketball Ranking

35:15 Conclusion

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What if there was an official basketball card museum…and you could only choose 10 cards total?

In this episode, Max @PutnamCards is joined by Adam Gray @thereal27guy as they draft the ultimate top 10 basketball cards to put in a museum — featuring everything from Michael Jordan ‘90s grails, to 2003 LeBron James rookies and legendary Kobe Bryant cards.

From 1/1 ghost cards to the hobby’s most recognizable vintage icons, this is our take on what belongs in a true basketball card shrine.

Chapters
0:00 Episode Introduction
3:19 Basketball Card Museum Draft
26:00 Draft Snubs (Honorable Mentions)
36:28 John Stockton Ultimate Logoman Auto 1/1

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