What’s New
Fanatics has revealed a unique, long-term partnership for autographed memorabilia with Paige Bueckers, the 2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year and Dallas Wings star. This deal includes signed items from her time at the University of Connecticut as well as her professional career. Bueckers' collection is launching immediately and can be purchased via Fanatics and WNBA Store platforms. Additionally, this collaboration features an annual contribution by Fanatics to the Paige Bueckers Foundation, which supports initiatives in sports, creativity, economic, and food equity and wellness.
Configuration at a Glance
- Exclusive autographed memorabilia agreement between Paige Bueckers and Fanatics
- Long-term contract
- Items include:
- Signed basketballs
- Autographed jerseys
- Signed photos
- Autographed shoes
- Selected game-used equipment
- Memorabilia covers Bueckers' college (UConn) and professional (Dallas Wings) careers
- Annual donation to the Paige Bueckers Foundation as part of the arrangement
Key Inserts & Parallels
- No trading card inserts or parallels are included in this memorabilia announcement
- Paige Bueckers' WNBA trading cards will continue to be produced by Panini, which holds the league license
Autographs & Relics
- Autographed memorabilia includes:
- Basketballs
- Jerseys
- Photographs
- Shoes
- Game-used equipment (selected items)
- Items may include inscriptions along with signatures
- Product range encompasses both collegiate and WNBA accomplishments
Collector Notes
- Fanatics holds exclusive rights to Bueckers' autographed memorabilia; Panini keeps WNBA trading card rights
- Bueckers' memorabilia joins Fanatics' lineup alongside other 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
- Design and authentication specifics are not detailed in the announcement
- Annual charitable donation component supports the Paige Bueckers Foundation's mission
- No print runs, serial numbering, or odds are provided for memorabilia items
- Bueckers' WNBA trading card releases remain unchanged and will proceed under Panini's license
Source: https://www.sportscardportal.com
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