Mike Metzler Fri, January 9, 2026 at 8:29 PM UTC·5 min read It has been about a month since the release of Topps Chrome Basketball, and we are almost halfway through the NBA regular season. The market has finally stabilized from the traditional launch week hype, that chaotic period where FOMO drives prices to the moon as collectors race to be the first to own the newest shiny cardboard. Now that the dust has settled, we have a clearer picture of value. We’re using the insights from Yahoo Sports contributor Steve Jones and his most recent NBA Rookie Rankings to break down exactly who is performing on the court, and then looking at their card prices to see who is worth the...
