What’s New
Fanatics has unveiled an exclusive, multi-year agreement with Paige Bueckers for autographed memorabilia. The 2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year and Dallas Wings guard will have signed collectibles from her time at the University of Connecticut and her professional career. Her memorabilia collection is launching now, accessible via Fanatics and WNBA Store websites. The deal also entails an annual contribution from Fanatics to the Paige Bueckers Foundation, aimed at supporting sports, creative, economic, and food equity and wellness projects.
Configuration at a Glance
- Exclusive autograph partnership between Fanatics and Paige Bueckers
- Long-term contract
- Offerings include:
- Signed basketballs
- Autographed jerseys
- Signed photos
- Autographed footwear
- Selective game-used gear
- Memorabilia reflects Bueckers’ college (UConn) and professional (Dallas Wings) phases
- Annual support to the Paige Bueckers Foundation incorporated in the partnership
Key Inserts & Parallels
- No trading card inserts or parallels are included in this memorabilia deal
- Paige Bueckers’ WNBA trading cards will still be produced by Panini, which holds the league's license
Autographs & Relics
- Autographed memorabilia features:
- Basketballs
- Jerseys
- Photos
- Shoes
- Game-used items (selected)
- Items may include inscriptions along with autographs
- Product line encompasses both college and WNBA milestones
Collector Notes
- Fanatics has exclusive rights to Bueckers’ autographed memorabilia; Panini retains rights for WNBA trading cards
- Bueckers’ items join Fanatics’ collection alongside athletes like Sabrina Ionescu, JuJu Watkins, Tom Brady, Jayson Tatum, Victor Wembanyama, Paul Skenes, Jayden Daniels, and Harry Kane
- Memorabilia is immediately available on Fanatics.com and WNBAStore.com
- Design and authentication specifics are not detailed in the announcement
- Annual charitable donation aspect supports the Paige Bueckers Foundation’s goals
- No print runs, serial numbers, or odds are provided for memorabilia items
- Bueckers’ WNBA trading card releases will continue unaffected under Panini’s licensing
Source: https://www.sportscardportal.com
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