What’s New
The 2025-26 Topps Now Basketball series continues the on-demand format for NBA cards. This collection features cards released during the basketball season, capturing significant moments, performances, and milestones. Each card is available for a limited duration directly through Topps, with print runs determined by customer orders. This series provides immediate coverage of NBA events and is not distributed in traditional packs or boxes.
Configuration at a Glance
- Cards are offered individually or as team sets, with availability for a short period following each release.
- No sealed boxes or packs; all cards are produced on-demand based on orders received within the sales window.
- Each card typically highlights a specific NBA game moment, player accomplishment, or milestone.
- Parallels, autographs, and memorabilia versions may be available for certain cards, although not guaranteed for every release.
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Parallels: Some cards may feature limited parallels, such as different-colored borders or serial-numbered editions. Specific colors and numbering are revealed with each card if available.
- Inserts: Special inserts might be issued for significant milestones, record-breaking performances, or NBA events. Details are provided when each card is released.
Autographs & Relics
- Autograph versions are sometimes available for select cards, generally featuring on-card signatures. These are typically limited and serial-numbered.
- Relic cards, which include game-used memorabilia, might be offered for special events or player accomplishments. Availability and numbering are specified at release.
- Not every card release includes autograph or relic versions; availability varies depending on the featured moment and player.
Collector Notes
- Print runs for each card are announced after the sales window closes and are solely based on customer demand.
- Each card is available for a limited period, usually 24 to 48 hours after the highlighted event.
- Designs emphasize action photography from recent NBA games, with event details noted on the card.
- Short print (SP) and super short print (SSP) parallels may be issued, with specific details provided per card.
- Cards are shipped directly from Topps once the print run is finalized.
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