What’s New
Fanatics has unveiled an exclusive, multi-year partnership with Paige Bueckers for autographed memorabilia. Bueckers, the 2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year and guard for the Dallas Wings, will have signed collectibles from both her University of Connecticut and professional basketball careers. Her collection is now accessible via Fanatics and WNBA Store platforms. Additionally, this partnership includes a yearly donation from Fanatics to the Paige Bueckers Foundation, which focuses on supporting 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, multi-year arrangement
- Collection includes:
- Signed basketballs
- Autographed jerseys
- Signed photos
- Autographed shoes
- Game-used equipment (select items)
- Items cover Bueckers’ college (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 to be produced by Panini, which holds the league's license
Autographs & Relics
- Autographed memorabilia comprises:
- Basketballs
- Jerseys
- Photos
- Shoes
- Game-used equipment (select items)
- Items may include inscriptions besides autographs
- The product range encompasses both collegiate and WNBA accomplishments
Collector Notes
- Fanatics retains 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
- Specifics on design and authentication were not disclosed in the announcement
- The annual charitable donation supports the mission of the Paige Bueckers Foundation
- No details on print runs, serial numbering, or odds for memorabilia items were provided
- Bueckers’ WNBA trading card releases will continue unaffected under Panini’s license
Source: https://www.sportscardportal.com
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