Industry Sep 25, 2025

Topps Chrome NBA Return Sets Record for Pre-Orders

Topps reclaims the hardwood with the most anticipated basketball set in a decade.

For the first time since the early 2000s, Topps Chrome Basketball is back with full NBA licensing. The 2025-26 pre-order volume has surpassed any previous set in Topps history, driven by the hunt for Victor Wembanyama's first licensed Chrome autos.

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