Top 5 Basketball Card Market Predictions for the Rest of 2026 | New Topps Releases + NBA Playoffs

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 Subscribe to the podcast if you enjoyed listening. Thanks for tuning in! Social links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hoopscollectors/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hoopscollectors Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hoopscollectors Twitter/X: https://x.com/hoopscollectors #sportscards #basketballcards #tradingcards #topps #nba