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Photo: LeBron James (Instagram) A rare LeBron James trading card sold for $576,000 at Sotheby's "Holy Grails" auction on Tuesday.  The card, from the 2005-06 Upper Deck Exquisite collection, is a one-of-a-kind piece with LeBron's autograph and a patch from his Cleveland Cavaliers jersey. Sotheby's called the card one of the most valuable in the trading card world, and one of the most important LeBron James cards ever made. Since Upper Deck stopped making NBA cards after 2010, LeBron's signed cards in his NBA uniforms are extremely rare, making this card even more special. Photo: LeBron James (Instagram) The card was rated in near-mint condition with a score of 8.5, and the autograph received a perfect 10. Other items at the auction included signed rookie cards from baseball stars like Shohei Ohtani , Tom Brady , and classic cards featuring legends like Lou Gehrig, Hank Aaron, Roberto Clemente, and Mickey Mantle. Read Next: Trump Promises To "Take Other C...

Photo: Instagram/Donovan Mitchell Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell had another great season in 2023-24, but as he enters the final year of his contract, frustrations have surfaced.  According to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, Mitchell was unhappy with some teammates' lack of maturity, focus, and playoff readiness. Mitchell and the Cavs finished with a 48-34 record, securing the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference.  They beat the Orlando Magic in the first round but lost 4-1 to the top-seeded Boston Celtics in the second round. Mitchell missed a crucial Game 5 against the Celtics due to a calf strain, and with other key players Jarrett Allen and Caris LeVert also out, Cleveland was overpowered, ending their season with a 113-98 loss. Photo: Instagram/Donovan Mitchell Mitchell, traded from the Utah Jazz two seasons ago, has been an All-Star both years with the Cavaliers. This season, he averaged 26.6 points, 6.1 assists, and 5.1 rebounds per game but was limi...

Photo: Instagram/LeBron James Basketball icon LeBron James made a surprising appearance at Monday night's playoff showdown between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics. The sight of James, who enjoyed two separate stints in Cleveland, sparked speculation about his future in the NBA. James, who currently plays for the Los Angeles Lakers, has the option to become a free agent this summer by opting out of his contract. Despite leaving Cleveland in 2018, he maintains strong ties to the area, with a home near his hometown of Akron. Taking a courtside seat alongside his wife, Savannah, and agent Rich Paul , James was greeted with roaring applause from the crowd at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. During a timeout, he playfully acknowledged the fans by mimicking putting a crown on his head, earning even more cheers. Photo: Instagram/LeBron James The 39-year-old's postseason run with the Lakers was cut short this year after the team was eliminated in the first round by the Denve...