What’s New
The 2025-26 Topps Chrome Basketball collection represents the brand's first fully licensed release since the 2008-09 season. This edition includes a range of case hits and super short print (SSP) inserts available in both hobby and retail formats. Collectors can find these rare cards across all levels, with retail formats offering more SSPs than hobby formats. These rare inserts have quickly gained popularity and are selling briskly on secondary markets.
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 formats: 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 are present in all box varieties, with certain exclusives for hobby or retail
- Odds for finding key SSPs and case hits are provided for each type
Key Inserts & Parallels
Hobby-Exclusive Inserts
- Rock Stars: These die-cut cards feature prominent players and rookies. Odds: 1:295 hobby packs, 1:147 jumbo packs, 1:14 breaker’s delight packs. Not guaranteed per case.
- Radiating Rookies: Showcases 10 rookies from the 2025 draft. The design includes radiating streaks and a 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: These borderless cards with a bright Refractor finish highlight 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 are not included in the available information.
Collector Notes
- The 2025-26 Topps Chrome Basketball is the first fully licensed release since the 2008-09 season
- Case hits and SSPs are spread across hobby and retail, with some exclusives
- Retail formats offer more SSPs than hobby
- Rock Stars are die-cut cards inspired by a 1990s insert set
- Radiating Rookies feature a distinct background and a special Topps Chrome atom logo
- Odds for inserts are clearly outlined for each format
- SSP inserts have shown high demand and swift sales on secondary markets
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