Topps NOW NBA Draft Cards Debut New RC Logo

Topps NOW NBA Draft Cards Arrive After Night One

Night one of the NBA Draft brought more than just the first round selections. It also delivered the first Topps NOW cards for several of the top picks, giving collectors an early chance to chase the newest NBA rookies in their first professional card appearances.

The limited-time release is available on the Topps website for 48 hours. Collectors have until June 25 at 11 PM EST to place orders, with the cards produced to order during that window.

Topps is using the 2025-26 Topps NOW design for the release, giving the cards a familiar look while marking a major moment for the players and the hobby. Because the cards are print-to-order, collectors can buy as many as they want before the deadline, while rare parallels and autographs are randomly inserted into orders.

AJ Dybantsa Leads the Chase

One of the most notable names in the release is AJ Dybantsa, who was selected first overall by the Washington Wizards. His Topps NOW card is expected to be a major chase for collectors looking ahead to his eventual appearance in 2026-27 NBA products.

The biggest chase tied to Dybantsa is his 1/1 autograph card, which was signed live on television during the NBA Draft. The card includes his autograph and the inscription “My 1st NBA Auto,” making it a standout piece from the night and a notable hobby moment tied directly to his draft-night debut.

First NBA Cards for Multiple Draft Picks

The release gives collectors their first chance to add several draft picks in NBA uniforms, which is often a key milestone for prospect collectors. Among the names included are Cameron Boozer, Caleb Wilson, Darryn Peterson, and Darius Acuff Jr.

For collectors following the incoming rookie class, these Topps NOW cards represent the first official cards of some of the most closely watched prospects. That makes the release especially important for anyone building early collections around the draft class.

Parallels, Image Variation, and Autographs

Topps NOW NBA Draft cards will include several chase elements beyond the base cards. The source confirms the following parallels and insert-style variations:

• Gold Foil /50
• Orange Foil /25
• Red Foil /5
• FoilFractor /1
• Image variation short print

Autographed versions are also part of the release, including the live-signed 1/1 card from AJ Dybantsa. Topps said some autographs were done live on television during the draft, adding another layer of significance to the release.

Because the cards are randomly inserted into orders, collectors placing standard orders still have a chance at pulling a parallel or autograph without needing to buy a separate premium version.

New Rookie Card Logo Debuts Across Topps Basketball

Another notable detail in the release is the introduction of a new rookie card logo for Topps Basketball. The logo debuts on these Topps NOW cards and will appear on all Topps Basketball rookie cards going forward.

The new design replaces the version used in 2025-26 products. It features the NBA logo on the right side, with large white “R” and “C” lettering placed beside it. The result is a clean, simple look that blends into the card design.

Topps shared a first look at the logo ahead of the release, noting that it would debut on NBA Draft Topps NOW cards before carrying over to future Topps Basketball rookie cards.

Why This Release Matters for NBA Collectors

Draft night is one of the most important moments on the basketball calendar for card collectors because it often marks the first time a player appears in NBA attire on a licensed card. That makes Topps NOW NBA Draft releases especially significant, particularly when they include first cards, live autographs, and short-printed parallels.

This release also reflects Topps' continued push to create hobby moments around major events. Having players sign their first cards on stage during the draft gives collectors something that is tied directly to the moment of selection, rather than waiting for a later product release.

With the ordering window open for only 48 hours, the Topps NOW NBA Draft cards are a short-term release built around one of the biggest nights of the offseason. Collectors looking for the first cards of the top picks, the new rookie card logo, or the live-signed 1/1 autograph will need to act before the June 25 deadline at 11 PM EST.