Beyond the base set, 2025-26 Topps Basketball carries 30 insert sets - 881 cards in all. Each has its own theme and its own short checklist, which is exactly what makes them fun (and realistic) to chase. Here's every insert, what it's about, and the names to look for - with the full card-by-card checklists on the set guide.
Every insert set, explained
1980 81 Topps Chrome Basketball · 100 cards
A 100-card insert spotlighting today's stars on the retro 1980 design, led by Ace Bailey, Anthony Davis, Anthony Edwards, Aaron Gordon, Adou Thiero and Alijah Martin.
1980 81 Topps Basketball · 99 cards
A 99-card insert spotlighting today's stars on the retro 1980 design, led by Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal, Dwyane Wade, Austin Reaves and Devin Vassell.
Scan And Slam · 50 cards
A 50-card insert, led by Jayson Tatum, Jalen Brunson, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Shai Gilgeous Alexander, Donovan Mitchell and Paolo Banchero.
Limited Stock Legends · 50 cards
A 50-card insert, led by Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecombe, Kon Knueppel, Ace Bailey and Tre Johnson III.
Big Box Ballers · 50 cards
A 50-card insert, led by Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecombe, Kon Knueppel, Ace Bailey and Tre Johnson III.
The Daily Dribble · 40 cards
A 40-card insert, led by LeBRON James, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jayson Tatum, Nikola Jokić, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Stephen Curry.
New School · 40 cards
A 40-card insert, led by Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecombe, Kon Knueppel, Ace Bailey and Tre Johnson III.
No Limit · 40 cards
A 40-card insert, led by Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecombe, Kon Knueppel, Ace Bailey and Tre Johnson III.
8 Bit Ballers · 40 cards
A 40-card insert, led by Cade Cunningham, Tyler Herro, Devin Booker, Victor Wembanyama, Anthony Davis and Trae Young.
Stars Of The NBA · 30 cards
A 30-card insert, led by Nikola Jokić, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson tatum, Stephen Curry and Lebron James.
Generation Now · 30 cards
A 30-card insert, led by Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecombe, Kon Knueppel, Ace Bailey and Tre Johnson III.
Fanatics Authentic Redemptions · 30 cards
A 30-card insert, led by Trae Young, Al Horford, Jason Kidd, Brandon Miller, Dennis Rodman and Evan Mobley.
Base Player Number Variation · 25 cards
A 25-card insert, led by Jayson Tatum, Jalen Brunson, Jared McCain, Cade Cunningham, Tyrese Haliburton and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
All Kings · 25 cards
A 25-card insert, led by Victor Wembanyama, Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Edwards and Nikola Jokić.
Levitation · 20 cards
A 20-card insert, led by LeBron James, Anthony Edwards, Ja Morant, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jayson Tatum.
Rise To Stardom · 20 cards
A 20-card insert, led by Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecombe, Kon Knueppel, Ace Bailey and Tre Johnson III.
Comic Court · 20 cards
A 20-card insert, led by LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokić, Cade Cunningham and James Harden.
Sonic Boom · 20 cards
A 20-card insert, led by LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokić, LaMelo Ball and Kevin Durant.
Power Players · 20 cards
A 20-card insert spotlighting the game's biggest bats, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, Paolo Banchero, Pascal Siakam, Karl-Anthony Towns, Jayson Tatum and Kevin Durant.
Hardwood Stars · 20 cards
A 20-card insert, led by Victor Wembanyama, LeBron James, Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, Stephen Curry and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Class Of 25 · 20 cards
A 20-card insert, led by Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecombe, Kon Knueppel, Ace Bailey and Tre Johnson III.
Companion Topps Cards · 16 cards
A 16-card insert, led by Victor Wembanyama, LeBron James, Devin Booker, Paolo Banchero, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jalen Brunson.
Oversized Topps Cards · 16 cards
A 16-card insert, led by Jayson Tatum, Victor Wembanyama, Jalen Brunson, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Anthony Edwards and Nikola Jokić.
MVP Vault · 10 cards
A 10-card insert, led by Nikola Jokić, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Giannis Antetokounmpo, James Harden, Russell Westbrook and Stephen Curry.
Home Court · 10 cards
A 10-card insert, led by LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Anthony Edwards, Nikola Jokić, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Kevin Durant.
Sole Ambition · 10 cards
A 10-card insert, led by LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, Anthony Edwards, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jayson Tatum.
Clutch City Prospects · 10 cards
A 10-card insert, led by Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecombe, Kon Knueppel, Ace Bailey and Tre Johnson III.
Social Media Followback Redemption · 10 cards
A 10-card insert, led by Zaccharie Risacher, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Ron Holland II, Isaiah Collier, Stephon Castle and Alex Sarr.
Companion Topps Cards Short Prints · 5 cards
A 5-card insert, led by Cade Cunningham, Ja Morant, LaMelo Ball, Donovan Mitchell and Cooper Flagg.
Oversized Topps Cards Short Prints · 5 cards
A 5-card insert, led by LaMelo Ball, Cade Cunningham, Jalen Williams, LeBron James and Dylan Harper.
Because each insert is a short, self-contained set, several are realistic to complete from retail - and we build those as finished sets. See which 2025-26 Topps Basketball inserts are ready to buy on the set guide.
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