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Sports Cards Stay Sterling - NBA Rookie Cards Jump 50% Following Breakout Seasons

Angel Garcia·Jul 1, 2025·2 min read

The NBA playoffs didn’t just boost TV ratings, they supercharged the sports card market. According to PSA’s Q2 2025 market report, graded rookie cards for standout players like Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren, and Scoot Henderson rose an average of 50% following their breakout performances.

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