The beginning of August usually means not a lot is happening hoops-wise, but there has been some interesting basketball card activity nonetheless. Here are three recent sales of note: 1. 2018-19 Panini National Treasures Personalized Inscriptions Kobe Bryant 18X ALLSTAR – $8,476 The Personalized Inscriptions insert set features tough-to-pull, one-of-one autographs from a relatively small player checklist, comprised of top rookies (Luka Doncic, Jaren Jackson Jr.), current superstars (Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving), and retired greats (Bryant, Charles Barkley). Bryant signatures, particularly those accompanied with an inscription, continue to be among the most enticing in the hobby. Bryant ranks second all-time…