What’s New
Fanatics has unveiled an exclusive, long-term partnership for signed memorabilia with Paige Bueckers, the 2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year and a standout guard for the Dallas Wings. This deal includes signed items from her time at the University of Connecticut as well as her professional career. Bueckers’ memorabilia collection is launching immediately and will be accessible via Fanatics and the WNBA Store platforms. Additionally, the partnership entails an annual donation from Fanatics to the Paige Bueckers Foundation, which supports various initiatives related to sports, creativity, economic and food equity, and wellness.
Configuration at a Glance
- Exclusive autographed memorabilia deal between Paige Bueckers and Fanatics
- Long-term agreement
- Product lineup includes:
- Signed basketballs
- Autographed jerseys
- Signed photos
- Autographed shoes
- Selected game-used equipment
- Items cover Bueckers’ collegiate (UConn) and professional (Dallas Wings) careers
- Annual donation to the Paige Bueckers Foundation included in the partnership
Key Inserts & Parallels
- No trading card inserts or parallels are included in this memorabilia announcement
- Paige Bueckers’ WNBA trading cards will continue production under Panini, which holds the league’s licensing rights
Autographs & Relics
- Autographed memorabilia features:
- Basketballs
- Jerseys
- Photographs
- Shoes
- Game-used equipment (selected items)
- Items may include inscriptions in addition to autographs
- Product range represents both her college and WNBA accomplishments
Collector Notes
- Fanatics holds exclusive rights to Bueckers’ signed memorabilia; Panini retains rights to WNBA trading cards
- Bueckers’ memorabilia is now part of Fanatics’ collection, alongside 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 were not detailed in the announcement
- Annual charitable donation element supports the mission of the Paige Bueckers Foundation
- No information on print runs, serial numbering, or odds for memorabilia items
- Bueckers’ WNBA trading card releases remain unaffected and continue under Panini’s licensing
Source: https://www.sportscardportal.com
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