What’s New
Fanatics has revealed a new exclusive, multi-year partnership with Paige Bueckers, who was named the 2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year and plays for the Dallas Wings. This deal focuses on providing signed memorabilia from her time at the University of Connecticut as well as her professional career in the WNBA. Her collection of memorabilia is now available for purchase through Fanatics and the WNBA Store. As part of this collaboration, Fanatics will make an annual donation to the Paige Bueckers Foundation, supporting various initiatives in sports, creativity, economic equity, and wellness.
Configuration at a Glance
- Exclusive partnership for autographed memorabilia between Paige Bueckers and Fanatics
- Long-term agreement
- Available products include:
- Signed basketballs
- Autographed jerseys
- Signed photographs
- Autographed shoes
- Selected game-used items
- Memorabilia spans Bueckers’ college (UConn) and pro (Dallas Wings) careers
- Annual donation to the Paige Bueckers Foundation as part of the deal
Key Inserts & Parallels
- This announcement does not include any trading card inserts or parallels
- Paige Bueckers’ WNBA cards will continue to be manufactured by Panini, which holds the league's license
Autographs & Relics
- Autographed memorabilia includes:
- Basketballs
- Jerseys
- Photos
- Shoes
- Game-used equipment (selected items)
- Items may also feature inscriptions alongside autographs
- Product offerings cover both her collegiate and WNBA successes
Collector Notes
- Fanatics holds exclusive rights to Bueckers’ autographed memorabilia; Panini continues with WNBA trading card rights
- Bueckers’ memorabilia is now part of Fanatics’ lineup, joining athletes like Sabrina Ionescu, JuJu Watkins, Tom Brady, Jayson Tatum, Victor Wembanyama, Paul Skenes, Jayden Daniels, and Harry Kane
- Memorabilia items are immediately available at Fanatics.com and WNBAStore.com
- Details about design and authentication were not included in the announcement
- Annual charitable component supports the mission of the Paige Bueckers Foundation
- There are no details on print runs, serial numbers, or odds for memorabilia items
- Bueckers’ WNBA trading card releases will continue as usual under Panini’s license
Source: https://www.sportscardportal.com
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