What’s New
The 2025-26 Topps Chrome Basketball collection marks the brand's return to a licensed, full release for the first time since 2008-09. Topps has introduced a range of case hits and super short print (SSP) inserts available in both hobby and retail formats, offering collectors at every level the opportunity to discover rare cards. Interestingly, there are more SSPs available in retail than hobby formats, and these highly sought-after inserts have been met with significant interest and rapid sales on secondary markets since launch.
Configuration at a Glance
- Hobby boxes: 240 packs per case
- Jumbo boxes: 96 packs per case
- Breaker’s delight boxes: 8 packs per case
- Retail options: value blaster boxes (280 packs per case), mega boxes (140 packs per case), Fanatics mega boxes (140 packs per case), hanger boxes (64 packs per case)
- Case hits and SSP inserts can be found in all box types, with certain ones exclusive to hobby or retail
- Odds for significant SSPs and case hits are detailed for each format
Key Inserts & Parallels
Hobby-Exclusive Inserts
- Rock Stars: Die-cut cards showcasing top players and rookies. Odds: 1:295 hobby packs, 1:147 jumbo packs, 1:14 breaker’s delight packs. Not guaranteed per case.
- Radiating Rookies: Features 10 rookies from the 2025 draft class with a radiating streaks design and special Topps Chrome atom logo. Odds: 1:2,179 hobby packs, 1:434 jumbo packs, 1:160 breaker’s delight packs.
Retail-Exclusive Inserts
- Fanatical: Borderless cards with a bright Refractor finish, featuring current stars, rookies, and Hall of Famers. Available in value blaster, mega, Fanatics mega, and hanger boxes.
Autographs & Relics
Details regarding autographs and memorabilia cards have not been specified in the available information.
Collector Notes
- The 2025-26 Topps Chrome Basketball marks the first fully licensed release since 2008-09
- Case hits and SSPs are dispersed across both hobby and retail, with some exclusive to each
- Retail formats feature more SSPs than hobby
- Rock Stars are die-cut cards inspired by a 1990s insert set
- Radiating Rookies showcase a distinctive background and a special Topps Chrome atom logo
- Odds for inserts are clearly stated for each format
- SSP inserts have experienced high demand and swift sales on secondary markets
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