2024-25 Topps Inception

A new Hobby-only product, 2024-25 Topps Inception Basketball debuts with an artistic style very familiar to collectors. Every Hobby box contains two autographs.VO

While the cards don't display NBA team or league licensing, the set is licensed by the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), allowing for a larger selection of current stars.VO

The Topps.com presales came on August 12, 2025, for $129.99 per Hobby box. That amount increased to $139.99 on release day.VO

Inception is one of several Topps Basketball releases ahead of the return to licensed NBA cards.VO

Although this is the first NBA edition, there have been prior Inception Basketball sets for Overtime Elite (OTE) and Bowman University (NCAA).VO

Covering top rookies alongside NBA superstars like LeBron James and Victor Wembanyama, the 2024-25 Topps Inception Basketball checklist is filled with talent.VO

Showcasing busy, colorful designs, 2024-25 Topps Inception Basketball features a 100-card base set with stylized player images and paint-like backgrounds.VO

Of this total, nearly half of the names are rookies, such as top picks Alexandre Sarr, Stephon Castle and Zaccharie Risacher.VO

Limited parallels are also possible.VO

Among the inserts, 2024-25 Topps Inception Basketball has just one choice, and it's a case hit. Launch (1:9 packs) highlights league stars and top rookies with a design that evokes a rocket launch.VO

Hits closes out the 2024-25 Topps Inception Basketball checklist, promising two autographs per box. The most common sets are Autographs and Rookie Autographs.VO

In addition, collectors can channel their inner Indiana Jones with Grail Chasing Signatures.VO

Memory Lane Marks is just for the former stars.VO

Memorabilia is also on the menu via Relics, Rookie Jumbo Relics and Rookie Jumbo Relic Autographs.VO