What’s New
The 2025-26 Topps Now Basketball set continues to innovate with its on-demand NBA card series. This collection showcases cards released throughout the basketball season, each spotlighting significant moments, standout performances, and key milestones. These cards are available directly from Topps for a limited duration, with print runs determined by customer demand. The series provides immediate coverage of NBA happenings and is not offered in standard packs or boxes.
Configuration at a Glance
- Cards can be purchased individually or as team sets, available shortly after each release for a limited period.
- No sealed packs or boxes; all cards are produced on-demand based on orders during the sales period.
- Each card usually highlights a specific NBA game moment, player achievement, or milestone.
- Some cards may feature parallels, autographs, and memorabilia versions, but these are not guaranteed for every release.
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Parallels: Certain cards might come with limited parallels, such as colored borders or serial-numbered editions. Specific colors and numbering are announced with each card if applicable.
- Inserts: Special inserts may be released for major milestones, record-breaking performances, or NBA events. Details are shared at the time of each card’s issue.
Autographs & Relics
- Autograph versions are sometimes available for select cards, typically featuring on-card signatures. These are generally limited and serial-numbered.
- Relic cards, which include game-used memorabilia, may be part of special events or player achievements. Availability and numbering are specified upon 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 based entirely on customer orders.
- Each card is offered for a limited time, typically 24 to 48 hours following 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 might be issued, with specific details provided per card.
- Cards are shipped directly from Topps once the print run is completed.
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