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As the NBA Conference Finals heat up, so does the sports card market — especially for iconic inserts like Kaboom, Downtown, and Color Blast. With just four teams left standing — the Oklahoma City Thunder, Minnesota Timberwolves, Indiana Pacers, and New York Knicks — the spotlight is firmly on their franchise players, and collectors are watching closely.

Here’s a team-by-team breakdown of how each star’s top inserts are performing, and what hobbyists should keep an eye on during this critical playoff stretch.

Oklahoma City Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

2023 One and One Downtown
SGA has evolved from promising guard to hobby juggernaut. As his Thunder squad makes a deep playoff push, his Downtown card market reflects that momentum.

• Raw: Up 7.4% in the past 30 days

  • Last sale: $2,500 (up from early May lows of $1,950)

• PSA 10: Down 20% over the month

  • Last sale: $3,700 (May 15)

2023 Obsidian Black Color Blast

• Raw: Up 22%

  • Last sale: $850

• PSA 10:

  • Last sale: $1,170

SGA’s market offers a classic buy-low PSA 10 window — assuming OKC continues their run.

Minnesota Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards

2020 Crown Royale Rookie Kaboom!
Ant-Man is already a face of the NBA, and a Finals berth could send his cards soaring.

• Raw: Last sold for $2,950 (March 1)

• PSA 10: Up 2.5%

  • Last sale: $8,923 (May 7)

2020 One of One Rookie Downtown

• Raw:

  • Last sale: $5,800

• PSA 10: Up 33%

  • Last sale: $13,000

With consistent playoff production, Edwards’ rare inserts remain a strong long-term hold.

Indiana Pacers: Tyrese Haliburton

2020 One and One Rookie Downtown
Haliburton’s leadership is elevating the Pacers, and his card market is reacting.

• Raw: Last sold for $1,500 (March 10)

• PSA 10: Up 40%

  • Last sale: $4,000 (May 8)

2023 Spectra Color Blast

• Raw:

  • Last sale: $830

• PSA 10:

  • Last sale: $1,463

If Indiana makes the Finals, Haliburton’s modern inserts could reach new highs.

New York Knicks: Jalen Brunson

2023 One and One Downtown
The Knicks have taken the underdog path to the Conference Finals — and Brunson is leading the charge. His Downtown prices tell a story of contrasting trends.

• Raw: Down 14% in the past month

  • Last sale: $1,100 (May 5)

• PSA 10: Up 35%

  • Last sale: $2,425

The hobby play? Grab a raw copy, send it in for grading, and ride the playoff wave — if the Knicks shock the league, you’re holding gold.