Topps Chrome Sapphire Basketball is back for the 2024-25 NBA season, bringing chromium flair and special-edition sparkle to collectors. This marks the NBA’s official return to the popular Sapphire line, which is known for eye-catching parallels and exclusive autographs.
Product Configuration and Release Details
Release Date: July 16, 2025
Set Size: 200 cards (mirrors the regular Topps Chrome base set)
Cards per Pack: 4
Packs per Box: 8
Boxes per Case: 10
Autographs: 1 per box, guaranteed
What’s Inside the Box?
Every 2024-25 Topps Chrome Sapphire Basketball hobby box delivers eight packs with four cards each, and collectors are guaranteed one autograph per box. The 200-card base checklist features NBA veterans, key rookies, and all-time legends, giving fans a well-rounded selection for building team sets or chasing big names.
Sapphire Parallels to Chase
The signature of the Sapphire line is its colorful, low-numbered parallels. Collectors can expect:
Green Sapphire (/99, 1:7 packs)
Gold Sapphire (/50, 1:9 packs)
Orange Sapphire (/25, 1:17 packs)
Purple Sapphire (/10, 1:42 packs)
Red Sapphire (/5, 1:84 packs)
Padparadscha (1/1, 1:417 packs)
Autograph Content
Autographs are a main draw, and Topps Chrome Sapphire delivers variety across five themes:
Base Sapphire Autographs (Orange/25, Purple/10, Red/5, Padparadscha/1)
Certified Autograph Rookies (Gold/50, Orange/25, Purple/10, Red/5, Padparadscha/1)
Next Stop Signatures (Orange/25, Purple/10, Red/5, Padparadscha/1)
1973 Topps Autographs (Orange/25, Purple/10, Red/5, Padparadscha/1)
Sky-Light Signatures (Orange/25, Purple/10, Red/5, Padparadscha/1)
Inserts to Look For
Sapphire Selections (1:11 packs): Featuring top rookies from the 2024 NBA Draft.
Infinity (1:160 packs): Highlighting 25 of the NBA’s premier stars.
Summary
Collectors opening 2024-25 Topps Chrome Sapphire Basketball can expect guaranteed autographs, a 200-card base set packed with stars, and a chase for some of the most vibrant, low-numbered parallels in the hobby.