2025-26 Topps Chrome Update Sapphire Basketball is a premium, online-exclusive release that went live September 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET through the EQL platform. The set pairs updated in-season photography across a base of at least 300 cards with a full sapphire-themed parallel ladder, illustrated inserts, and multiple autograph subsets.
The Checklist
The base set contains at least 300 cards built around current NBA rookies, veterans, and legends, all shot with updated in-season photography rather than the standard-issue posed content. Notable subsets include a 10-card Alter Egos illustrated series and Minions NBA SSP inserts that reimagine NBA stars in Minions form. Autograph content pulls from three distinct programs: Topps Chrome Autographs, the retro-framed 1980-81 Topps Basketball Autographs, and Future Stars Autographs targeting the next wave of NBA talent.
Checklist
794 cards across 14 sections.
Base 200 cards
| Card | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | LeBron James | Los Angeles Lakers |
| #2 | Luka Dončić | Los Angeles Lakers |
| #3 | Kyrie Irving | Dallas Mavericks |
| #4 | Anthony Davis | Dallas Mavericks |
| #5 | Paolo Banchero | Orlando Magic |
| #6 | Cade Cunningham | Detroit Pistons |
| #7 | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Milwaukee Bucks |
| #8 | Jayson Tatum | Boston Celtics |
| #9 | Jaylen Brown | Boston Celtics |
| #10 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| #11 | Jalen Williams | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| #12 | Nikola Jokić | Denver Nuggets |
| #13 | Jamal Murray | Denver Nuggets |
| #14 | Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors |
| #15 | Jimmy Butler III | Golden State Warriors |
| #16 | Draymond Green | Golden State Warriors |
| #17 | Anthony Edwards | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| #18 | Tyrese Haliburton | Indiana Pacers |
| #19 | Donovan Mitchell | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| #20 | Jalen Brunson | New York Knicks |
| #21 | Karl-Anthony Towns | New York Knicks |
| #22 | Victor Wembanyama | San Antonio Spurs |
| #23 | Kevin Durant | Houston Rockets |
| #24 | Kawhi Leonard | Los Angeles Clippers |
| #25 | Evan Mobley | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| #26 | Devin Booker | Phoenix Suns |
| #27 | Pascal Siakam | Indiana Pacers |
| #28 | Jaren Jackson Jr. | Memphis Grizzlies |
| #29 | Ja Morant | Memphis Grizzlies |
| #30 | De'Aaron Fox | San Antonio Spurs |
| #31 | Chet Holmgren | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| #32 | Darius Garland | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| #33 | James Harden | Los Angeles Clippers |
| #34 | Domantas Sabonis | Sacramento Kings |
| #35 | Bam Adebayo | Miami Heat |
| #36 | Trae Young | Atlanta Hawks |
| #37 | Ivica Zubac | Los Angeles Clippers |
| #38 | Alperen Sengun | Houston Rockets |
| #39 | Franz Wagner | Orlando Magic |
| #40 | Derrick White | Boston Celtics |
| #41 | Tyrese Maxey | Philadelphia 76ers |
| #42 | Joel Embiid | Philadelphia 76ers |
| #43 | OG Anunoby | New York Knicks |
| #44 | Amen Thompson | Houston Rockets |
| #45 | Aaron Gordon | Denver Nuggets |
| #46 | Damian Lillard | Portland Trail Blazers |
| #47 | Scottie Barnes | Toronto Raptors |
| #48 | Desmond Bane | Orlando Magic |
| #49 | Jalen Johnson | Atlanta Hawks |
| #50 | LaMelo Ball | Charlotte Hornets |
| #51 | Tyler Herro | Miami Heat |
| #52 | Julius Randle | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| #53 | Lauri Markkanen | Utah Jazz |
| #54 | Austin Reaves | Los Angeles Lakers |
| #55 | Rudy Gobert | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| #56 | Trey Murphy III | New Orleans Pelicans |
| #57 | Jarrett Allen | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| #58 | Norman Powell | Miami Heat |
| #59 | Dyson Daniels | Atlanta Hawks |
| #60 | Mikal Bridges | New York Knicks |
| #61 | Fred VanVleet | Houston Rockets |
| #62 | DeMar DeRozan | Sacramento Kings |
| #63 | Zach Lavine | Sacramento Kings |
| #64 | Jrue Holiday | Portland Trail Blazers |
| #65 | Kristaps Porzingis | Atlanta Hawks |
| #66 | Brandon Ingram | Toronto Raptors |
| #67 | Michael Porter Jr. | Brooklyn Nets |
| #68 | Andrew Nembhard | Indiana Pacers |
| #69 | Cameron Johnson | Denver Nuggets |
| #70 | Myles Turner | Milwaukee Bucks |
| #71 | Naz Reid | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| #72 | Josh Hart | New York Knicks |
| #73 | RJ Barrett | Toronto Raptors |
| #74 | De'Andre Hunter | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| #75 | CJ McCollum | Washington Wizards |
| #76 | Anfernee Simons | Boston Celtics |
| #77 | Paul George | Philadelphia 76ers |
| #78 | Nikola Vučević | Chicago Bulls |
| #79 | Jalen Green | Phoenix Suns |
| #80 | Bradley Beal | Los Angeles Clippers |
| #81 | Jordan Poole | New Orleans Pelicans |
| #82 | Stephon Castle | San Antonio Spurs |
| #83 | Chris Paul | Los Angeles Clippers |
| #84 | Russell Westbrook | Sacramento Kings |
| #85 | Scoot Henderson | Portland Trail Blazers |
| #86 | Brandon Miller | Charlotte Hornets |
| #87 | Alex Sarr | Washington Wizards |
| #88 | Zaccharie Risacher | Atlanta Hawks |
| #89 | Dejounte Murray | New Orleans Pelicans |
| #90 | D'Angelo Russell | Dallas Mavericks |
| #91 | Al Horford | Golden State Warriors |
| #92 | Bogdan Bogdanović | Los Angeles Clippers |
| #93 | Coby White | Chicago Bulls |
| #94 | Clint Capela | Houston Rockets |
| #95 | Grayson Allen | Phoenix Suns |
| #96 | Jalen Suggs | Orlando Magic |
| #97 | Gradey Dick | Toronto Raptors |
| #98 | Jonathan Kuminga | Golden State Warriors |
| #99 | Buddy Hield | Golden State Warriors |
| #100 | Walker Kessler | Utah Jazz |
| #101 | Khris Middleton | Washington Wizards |
| #102 | Collin Sexton | Charlotte Hornets |
| #103 | Bronny James Jr. | Los Angeles Lakers |
| #104 | Deandre Ayton | Los Angeles Lakers |
| #105 | Rob Dillingham | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| #106 | Shaedon Sharpe | Portland Trail Blazers |
| #107 | Rui Hachimura | Los Angeles Lakers |
| #108 | Donte DiVincenzo | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| #109 | Mike Conley | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| #110 | Bobby Portis | Milwaukee Bucks |
| #111 | Zach Edey | Memphis Grizzlies |
| #112 | Kel'el Ware | Miami Heat |
| #113 | Kyle Kuzma | Milwaukee Bucks |
| #114 | Herbert Jones | New Orleans Pelicans |
| #115 | Christian Braun | Denver Nuggets |
| #116 | Dereck Lively II | Dallas Mavericks |
| #117 | Dillon Brooks | Phoenix Suns |
| #118 | Josh Giddey | Chicago Bulls |
| #119 | Lonzo Ball | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| #120 | Naji Marshall | Dallas Mavericks |
| #121 | Payton Pritchard | Boston Celtics |
| #122 | P.J. Washington | Dallas Mavericks |
| #123 | Nic Claxton | Brooklyn Nets |
| #124 | Tobias Harris | Detroit Pistons |
| #125 | T.J. McConnell | Indiana Pacers |
| #126 | Jaden McDaniels | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| #127 | Luguentz Dort | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| #128 | Andrew Wiggins | Miami Heat |
| #129 | Dorian Finney-Smith | Houston Rockets |
| #130 | Matas Buzelis | Chicago Bulls |
| #131 | Alex Caruso | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| #132 | Aaron Wiggins | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| #133 | Bennedict Mathurin | Indiana Pacers |
| #134 | Aaron Nesmith | Indiana Pacers |
| #135 | Malik Monk | Sacramento Kings |
| #136 | Duncan Robinson | Detroit Pistons |
| #137 | Quentin Grimes | Philadelphia 76ers |
| #138 | Kelly Oubre Jr. | Philadelphia 76ers |
| #139 | Dwight Powell | Dallas Mavericks |
| #140 | Jaden Hardy | Dallas Mavericks |
| #141 | Bill Russell | Boston Celtics |
| #142 | Shaquille O'Neal | Los Angeles Lakers |
| #143 | Larry Bird | Boston Celtics |
| #144 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | Los Angeles Lakers |
| #145 | Allen Iverson | Philadelphia 76ers |
| #146 | Dirk Nowitzki | Dallas Mavericks |
| #147 | Kevin Garnett | Boston Celtics |
| #148 | Carmelo Anthony | New York Knicks |
| #149 | Magic Johnson | Los Angeles Lakers |
| #150 | Rick Barry | Golden State Warriors |
| #151 | Cooper FlaggRC | Dallas Mavericks |
| #152 | Dylan HarperRC | San Antonio Spurs |
| #153 | VJ EdgecombeRC | Philadelphia 76ers |
| #154 | Kon KnueppelRC | Charlotte Hornets |
| #155 | Ace BaileyRC | Utah Jazz |
| #156 | Tre Johnson IIIRC | Washington Wizards |
| #157 | Jeremiah FearsRC | New Orleans Pelicans |
| #158 | Egor DëminRC | Brooklyn Nets |
| #159 | Collin Murray-BoylesRC | Toronto Raptors |
| #160 | Khaman MaluachRC | Phoenix Suns |
| #161 | Cedric CowardRC | Memphis Grizzlies |
| #162 | Noa EssengueRC | Chicago Bulls |
| #163 | Derik QueenRC | New Orleans Pelicans |
| #164 | Carter BryantRC | San Antonio Spurs |
| #165 | Thomas SorberRC | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| #166 | Yang HansenRC | Portland Trail Blazers |
| #167 | Joan BeringerRC | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| #168 | Walter Clayton Jr.RC | Utah Jazz |
| #169 | Nolan TraoreRC | Brooklyn Nets |
| #170 | Kasparas JakučionisRC | Miami Heat |
| #171 | Will RileyRC | Washington Wizards |
| #172 | Drake PowellRC | Brooklyn Nets |
| #173 | Asa NewellRC | Atlanta Hawks |
| #174 | Nique CliffordRC | Sacramento Kings |
| #175 | Jase RichardsonRC | Orlando Magic |
| #176 | Ben SarafRC | Brooklyn Nets |
| #177 | Danny WolfRC | Brooklyn Nets |
| #178 | Hugo GonzálezRC | Boston Celtics |
| #179 | Liam McNeeleyRC | Charlotte Hornets |
| #180 | Yanic Konan-NiederhäuserRC | Los Angeles Clippers |
| #181 | Rasheer FlemingRC | Phoenix Suns |
| #182 | Noah PendaRC | Orlando Magic |
| #183 | Sion JamesRC | Charlotte Hornets |
| #184 | Ryan KalkbrennerRC | Charlotte Hornets |
| #185 | Johni BroomeRC | Philadelphia 76ers |
| #186 | Adou ThieroRC | Los Angeles Lakers |
| #187 | Ryan NembhardRC | Dallas Mavericks |
| #188 | Chaz LanierRC | Detroit Pistons |
| #189 | Kam JonesRC | Indiana Pacers |
| #190 | Alijah MartinRC | Toronto Raptors |
| #191 | Micah PeavyRC | New Orleans Pelicans |
| #192 | Koby BreaRC | Phoenix Suns |
| #193 | Maxime RaynaudRC | Sacramento Kings |
| #194 | Jamir WatkinsRC | Washington Wizards |
| #195 | Brooks BarnhizerRC | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| #196 | Will RichardRC | Golden State Warriors |
| #197 | Amari WilliamsRC | Boston Celtics |
| #198 | Caleb LoveRC | Portland Trail Blazers |
| #199 | Javon SmallRC | Memphis Grizzlies |
| #200 | Tyrese ProctorRC | Cleveland Cavaliers |
Padparadscha (1:418) 200 cards
| Card | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | LeBron James | Los Angeles Lakers |
| #2 | Luka Dončić | Los Angeles Lakers |
| #3 | Kyrie Irving | Dallas Mavericks |
| #4 | Anthony Davis | Dallas Mavericks |
| #5 | Paolo Banchero | Orlando Magic |
| #6 | Cade Cunningham | Detroit Pistons |
| #7 | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Milwaukee Bucks |
| #8 | Jayson Tatum | Boston Celtics |
| #9 | Jaylen Brown | Boston Celtics |
| #10 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| #11 | Jalen Williams | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| #12 | Nikola Jokić | Denver Nuggets |
| #13 | Jamal Murray | Denver Nuggets |
| #14 | Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors |
| #15 | Jimmy Butler III | Golden State Warriors |
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Sapphire Autographs 78 cards
| Card | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| #TCA-AB | Ace BaileyAUTO | Utah Jazz |
| #TCA-AE | Anthony EdwardsAUTO | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| #TCA-AI | Allen IversonAUTO | Philadelphia 76ers |
| #TCA-AM | Alijah MartinAUTO | Toronto Raptors |
| #TCA-AS | Alex SarrAUTO | Washington Wizards |
| #TCA-ASA | Asa NewellAUTO | Atlanta Hawks |
| #TCA-AW | Amari WilliamsAUTO | Boston Celtics |
| #TCA-BAM | Bam AdebayoAUTO | Miami Heat |
| #TCA-BM | Brandon MillerAUTO | Charlotte Hornets |
| #TCA-CC | Cedric CowardAUTO | Memphis Grizzlies |
| #TCA-CCU | Cade CunninghamAUTO | Detroit Pistons |
| #TCA-CF | Cooper FlaggAUTO | Dallas Mavericks |
| #TCA-CH | Chet HolmgrenAUTO | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| #TCA-CL | Chaz LanierAUTO | Detroit Pistons |
| #TCA-CMB | Collin Murray-BoylesAUTO | Toronto Raptors |
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Padparadscha 1/1 (1:1,046) 78 cards
| Card | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| #TCA-AB | Ace Bailey | Utah Jazz |
| #TCA-AE | Anthony Edwards | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| #TCA-AI | Allen Iverson | Philadelphia 76ers |
| #TCA-AM | Alijah Martin | Toronto Raptors |
| #TCA-AS | Alex Sarr | Washington Wizards |
| #TCA-ASA | Asa Newell | Atlanta Hawks |
| #TCA-AW | Amari Williams | Boston Celtics |
| #TCA-BAM | Bam Adebayo | Miami Heat |
| #TCA-BM | Brandon Miller | Charlotte Hornets |
| #TCA-CC | Cedric Coward | Memphis Grizzlies |
| #TCA-CCU | Cade Cunningham | Detroit Pistons |
| #TCA-CF | Cooper Flagg | Dallas Mavericks |
| #TCA-CH | Chet Holmgren | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| #TCA-CL | Chaz Lanier | Detroit Pistons |
| #TCA-CMB | Collin Murray-Boyles | Toronto Raptors |
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1980-81 Topps Basketball Autographs 43 cards
| Card | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| #80TBA-AB | Ace BaileyAUTO | Utah Jazz |
| #80TBA-AE | Anthony EdwardsAUTO | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| #80TBA-AI | Allen IversonAUTO | Philadelphia 76ers |
| #80TBA-AS | Alex SarrAUTO | Washington Wizards |
| #80TBA-BAM | Bam AdebayoAUTO | Miami Heat |
| #80TBA-BM | Brandon MillerAUTO | Charlotte Hornets |
| #80TBA-CC | Cedric CowardAUTO | Memphis Grizzlies |
| #80TBA-CCU | Cade CunninghamAUTO | Detroit Pistons |
| #80TBA-CF | Cooper FlaggAUTO | Dallas Mavericks |
| #80TBA-CH | Chet HolmgrenAUTO | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| #80TBA-CMB | Collin Murray-BoylesAUTO | Toronto Raptors |
| #80TBA-DH | Dylan HarperAUTO | San Antonio Spurs |
| #80TBA-DN | Dirk NowitzkiAUTO | Dallas Mavericks |
| #80TBA-DQ | Derik QueenAUTO | New Orleans Pelicans |
| #80TBA-DW | Dwyane WadeAUTO | Miami Heat |
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Padparadscha 1/1 (1:1,873) 43 cards
| Card | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| #80TBA-AB | Ace Bailey | Utah Jazz |
| #80TBA-AE | Anthony Edwards | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| #80TBA-AI | Allen Iverson | Philadelphia 76ers |
| #80TBA-AS | Alex Sarr | Washington Wizards |
| #80TBA-BAM | Bam Adebayo | Miami Heat |
| #80TBA-BM | Brandon Miller | Charlotte Hornets |
| #80TBA-CC | Cedric Coward | Memphis Grizzlies |
| #80TBA-CCU | Cade Cunningham | Detroit Pistons |
| #80TBA-CF | Cooper Flagg | Dallas Mavericks |
| #80TBA-CH | Chet Holmgren | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| #80TBA-CMB | Collin Murray-Boyles | Toronto Raptors |
| #80TBA-DH | Dylan Harper | San Antonio Spurs |
| #80TBA-DN | Dirk Nowitzki | Dallas Mavericks |
| #80TBA-DQ | Derik Queen | New Orleans Pelicans |
| #80TBA-DW | Dwyane Wade | Miami Heat |
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Havoc Marks 21 cards
| Card | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| #HM-AS | Alex Sarr | Washington Wizards |
| #HM-ASA | Asa Newell | Atlanta Hawks |
| #HM-BM | Brandon Miller | Charlotte Hornets |
| #HM-BSA | Ben Saraf | Brooklyn Nets |
| #HM-CCO | Cedric Coward | Memphis Grizzlies |
| #HM-CCU | Cade Cunningham | Detroit Pistons |
| #HM-CH | Chet Holmgren | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| #HM-DFI | Derek Fisher | Los Angeles Lakers |
| #HM-DM | Donovan Mitchell | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| #HM-DQ | Derik Queen | New Orleans Pelicans |
| #HM-DR | Dennis Rodman | Chicago Bulls |
| #HM-JG | Jalen Green | Phoenix Suns |
| #HM-KD | Kevin Durant | Houston Rockets |
| #HM-KMA | Karl Malone | Utah Jazz |
| #HM-MRA | Maxime Raynaud | Sacramento Kings |
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Padparadscha 1/1 (1:3,661) 21 cards
| Card | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| #HM-AS | Alex Sarr | Washington Wizards |
| #HM-ASA | Asa Newell | Atlanta Hawks |
| #HM-BM | Brandon Miller | Charlotte Hornets |
| #HM-BSA | Ben Saraf | Brooklyn Nets |
| #HM-CCO | Cedric Coward | Memphis Grizzlies |
| #HM-CCU | Cade Cunningham | Detroit Pistons |
| #HM-CH | Chet Holmgren | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| #HM-DFI | Derek Fisher | Los Angeles Lakers |
| #HM-DM | Donovan Mitchell | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| #HM-DQ | Derik Queen | New Orleans Pelicans |
| #HM-DR | Dennis Rodman | Chicago Bulls |
| #HM-JG | Jalen Green | Phoenix Suns |
| #HM-KD | Kevin Durant | Houston Rockets |
| #HM-KMA | Karl Malone | Utah Jazz |
| #HM-MRA | Maxime Raynaud | Sacramento Kings |
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Sapphire Selections 20 cards
| Card | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| #SS-1 | Cooper Flagg | Dallas Mavericks |
| #SS-2 | Dylan Harper | San Antonio Spurs |
| #SS-3 | VJ Edgecombe | Philadelphia 76ers |
| #SS-4 | Kon Knueppel | Charlotte Hornets |
| #SS-5 | Ace Bailey | Utah Jazz |
| #SS-6 | Tre Johnson III | Washington Wizards |
| #SS-7 | Jeremiah Fears | New Orleans Pelicans |
| #SS-8 | Egor Dëmin | Brooklyn Nets |
| #SS-9 | Collin Murray-Boyles | Toronto Raptors |
| #SS-10 | Khaman Maluach | Phoenix Suns |
| #SS-11 | Noa Essengue | Chicago Bulls |
| #SS-12 | Carter Bryant | San Antonio Spurs |
| #SS-13 | Yang Hansen | Portland Trail Blazers |
| #SS-14 | Kasparas Jakučionis | Miami Heat |
| #SS-15 | Asa Newell | Atlanta Hawks |
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1:160 packs 20 cards
| Card | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| #INF-1 | LeBron James | Los Angeles Lakers |
| #INF-2 | Luka Dončić | Los Angeles Lakers |
| #INF-3 | Anthony Edwards | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| #INF-4 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| #INF-5 | Victor Wembanyama | San Antonio Spurs |
| #INF-6 | Cade Cunningham | Detroit Pistons |
| #INF-7 | Paolo Banchero | Orlando Magic |
| #INF-8 | Jalen Brunson | New York Knicks |
| #INF-9 | Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors |
| #INF-10 | Nikola Jokić | Denver Nuggets |
| #INF-11 | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Milwaukee Bucks |
| #INF-12 | Jayson Tatum | Boston Celtics |
| #INF-13 | LaMelo Ball | Charlotte Hornets |
| #INF-14 | Tyrese Haliburton | Indiana Pacers |
| #INF-15 | Kyrie Irving | Dallas Mavericks |
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Padparadscha 1/1 (1:4,175) 20 cards
| Card | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| #SS-1 | Cooper Flagg | Dallas Mavericks |
| #SS-2 | Dylan Harper | San Antonio Spurs |
| #SS-3 | VJ Edgecombe | Philadelphia 76ers |
| #SS-4 | Kon Knueppel | Charlotte Hornets |
| #SS-5 | Ace Bailey | Utah Jazz |
| #SS-6 | Tre Johnson III | Washington Wizards |
| #SS-7 | Jeremiah Fears | New Orleans Pelicans |
| #SS-8 | Egor Dëmin | Brooklyn Nets |
| #SS-9 | Collin Murray-Boyles | Toronto Raptors |
| #SS-10 | Khaman Maluach | Phoenix Suns |
| #SS-11 | Noa Essengue | Chicago Bulls |
| #SS-12 | Carter Bryant | San Antonio Spurs |
| #SS-13 | Yang Hansen | Portland Trail Blazers |
| #SS-14 | Kasparas Jakučionis | Miami Heat |
| #SS-15 | Asa Newell | Atlanta Hawks |
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Infinite Sapphire 20 cards
| Card | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| #INF-1 | LeBron James | Los Angeles Lakers |
| #INF-2 | Luka Dončić | Los Angeles Lakers |
| #INF-3 | Anthony Edwards | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| #INF-4 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| #INF-5 | Victor Wembanyama | San Antonio Spurs |
| #INF-6 | Cade Cunningham | Detroit Pistons |
| #INF-7 | Paolo Banchero | Orlando Magic |
| #INF-8 | Jalen Brunson | New York Knicks |
| #INF-9 | Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors |
| #INF-10 | Nikola Jokić | Denver Nuggets |
| #INF-11 | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Milwaukee Bucks |
| #INF-12 | Jayson Tatum | Boston Celtics |
| #INF-13 | LaMelo Ball | Charlotte Hornets |
| #INF-14 | Tyrese Haliburton | Indiana Pacers |
| #INF-15 | Kyrie Irving | Dallas Mavericks |
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Padparadscha 1/1 (1:5,035) 15 cards
| Card | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| #FS-AB | Ace Bailey | Utah Jazz |
| #FS-ASA | Asa Newell | Atlanta Hawks |
| #FS-BS | Ben Saraf | Brooklyn Nets |
| #FS-CC | Cedric Coward | Memphis Grizzlies |
| #FS-CF | Cooper Flagg | Dallas Mavericks |
| #FS-CMB | Collin Murray-Boyles | Toronto Raptors |
| #FS-DH | Dylan Harper | San Antonio Spurs |
| #FS-DP | Drake Powell | Brooklyn Nets |
| #FS-DQ | Derik Queen | New Orleans Pelicans |
| #FS-ED | Egor Dëmin | Brooklyn Nets |
| #FS-KK | Kon Knueppel | Charlotte Hornets |
| #FS-MRA | Maxime Raynaud | Sacramento Kings |
| #FS-NC | Nique Clifford | Sacramento Kings |
| #FS-WR | Will Riley | Washington Wizards |
| #FS-YH | Yang Hansen | Portland Trail Blazers |
Future Stars Autographs 15 cards
| Card | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| #FS-AB | Ace BaileyAUTO | Utah Jazz |
| #FS-ASA | Asa NewellAUTO | Atlanta Hawks |
| #FS-BS | Ben SarafAUTO | Brooklyn Nets |
| #FS-CC | Cedric CowardAUTO | Memphis Grizzlies |
| #FS-CF | Cooper FlaggAUTO | Dallas Mavericks |
| #FS-CMB | Collin Murray-BoylesAUTO | Toronto Raptors |
| #FS-DH | Dylan HarperAUTO | San Antonio Spurs |
| #FS-DP | Drake PowellAUTO | Brooklyn Nets |
| #FS-DQ | Derik QueenAUTO | New Orleans Pelicans |
| #FS-ED | Egor DëminAUTO | Brooklyn Nets |
| #FS-KK | Kon KnueppelAUTO | Charlotte Hornets |
| #FS-MRA | Maxime RaynaudAUTO | Sacramento Kings |
| #FS-NC | Nique CliffordAUTO | Sacramento Kings |
| #FS-WR | Will RileyAUTO | Washington Wizards |
| #FS-YH | Yang HansenAUTO | Portland Trail Blazers |
Inserts & Parallels
- Green Sapphire parallel
- Purple Sapphire parallel (/75)
- Gold Sapphire parallel (/50)
- Orange Sapphire parallel (/25)
- Black Sapphire parallel (/10)
- Red Sapphire parallel (/5)
- Padparadscha Sapphire parallel (1/1)
- Infinite Sapphire inserts
- Sapphire Selections inserts
- Alter Egos (10-card illustrated subset)
- Minions NBA SSP inserts
- Topps Chrome Autographs
- 1980-81 Topps Basketball Autographs
- Future Stars Autographs
The Chase
- Padparadscha Sapphire 1/1 parallels
- Red Sapphire /5 parallels
- Black Sapphire /10 parallels
- Minions NBA SSP inserts
- 1980-81 Topps Basketball Autographs
- Future Stars Autographs
Hobby vs. Retail
This is an online-exclusive release sold through EQL with no hobby or retail box distribution. There is no hobby-versus-retail distinction to draw here.
Why Collectors Care
Chrome Update Sapphire has carved out a consistent lane as the premium capstone to Topps's basketball Chrome calendar, and the EQL-exclusive model keeps supply tighter than anything hitting retail shelves. The Minions NBA SSP inserts are the kind of licensed crossover that generates genuine secondary-market heat independent of player performance, and the 1980-81 retro autograph program gives player-collectors a reason to care beyond the rookie class.
What To Watch After Launch
Watch the secondary market on the numbered parallels in the first 48 hours after EQL fulfillment ships — the Orange /25 and Red /5 tiers historically price-discover fast on Chrome Sapphire releases. The Minions NBA SSPs are the wildcard; crossover collector demand can push those well past what the pull rate alone would suggest.
Questions Collectors Are Asking
Where can I buy 2025-26 Topps Chrome Update Sapphire Basketball?
It is an online exclusive sold through the EQL platform. It is not available at retail.
What is the rarest parallel in this set?
The Padparadscha Sapphire is a true 1/1, sitting above the Red Sapphire (/5) and Black Sapphire (/10) on the parallel ladder.
What are the Minions NBA inserts?
They are SSP inserts that reimagine NBA stars as Minions characters. Short-print crossover inserts like these tend to attract collectors outside the core basketball hobby, which can push secondary prices higher than the pull rate alone would justify.
What is the 1980-81 Topps Basketball Autograph subset?
It is a retro-framed autograph program modeled after the 1980-81 Topps Basketball design, giving player-collectors and vintage enthusiasts a reason to chase beyond the current rookie class.
How big is the base set?
The base set contains at least 300 cards covering current NBA rookies, established stars, and legendary icons, all featuring updated in-season photography.
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