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2025-26 Topps Chrome Update Series Basketball break prices by team

What each team spot costs in a 2025-26 Topps Chrome Update Series Basketball case break, with each team's expected autographs, card value and chance to break even.

Every team spot, best value first

Team	Spot price	Average card value	Typical value	Chance to break even	Value per $	Expected autographs	Chase players
Los Angeles Clippers	$99	$48	$28	9%	0.48×	0.35	James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, Chris Paul
Boston Celtics	$249	$91	$56	5%	0.37×	0.42	Jayson Tatum, Larry Bird, Kevin Garnett
Golden State Warriors	$799	$275	$60	7%	0.34×	0.38	Stephen Curry, Will Richard, Jimmy Butler III
Indiana Pacers	$129	$44	$25	5%	0.34×	0.40	Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam, Kam Jones
Minnesota Timberwolves	$399	$135	$38	6%	0.34×	0.35	Anthony Edwards, Joan Beringer, Jaden McDaniels
Cleveland Cavaliers	$199	$66	$32	3%	0.33×	0.32	LeBron James, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley
Phoenix Suns	$149	$48	$31	4%	0.32×	0.66	Khaman Maluach, Devin Booker, Jalen Green
Houston Rockets	$179	$57	$23	6%	0.32×	0.19	Kevin Durant, Hakeem Olajuwon, Alperen Sengun
Dallas Mavericks	$3,499	$1,084	$263	6%	0.31×	0.30	Cooper Flagg, Dirk Nowitzki, Luka Dončić
Miami Heat	$139	$41	$26	3%	0.30×	0.40	Dwyane Wade, Bam Adebayo, Kasparas Jakucionis
New York Knicks	$349	$103	$36	5%	0.30×	0.19	Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart
Philadelphia 76ers	$579	$166	$76	3%	0.29×	0.26	VJ Edgecombe, Allen Iverson, Tyrese Maxey
San Antonio Spurs	$2,499	$663	$235	4%	0.27×	0.32	Dylan Harper, Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle
Oklahoma City Thunder	$469	$120	$39	3%	0.26×	0.53	Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams
Portland Trail Blazers	$149	$37	$22	2%	0.25×	0.35	Yang Hansen, Damian Lillard, Scoot Henderson
Los Angeles Lakers	$1,199	$294	$106	3%	0.24×	0.49	LeBron James, Luka Dončić, Shaquille O'Neal
Atlanta Hawks	$99	$24	$16	2%	0.24×	0.36	Jalen Johnson, Trae Young, Zaccharie Risacher
Detroit Pistons	$189	$46	$12	5%	0.24×	0.37	Cade Cunningham, Chaz Lanier, Isiah Thomas
Orlando Magic	$149	$34	$22	2%	0.23×	0.57	Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Jase Richardson
Denver Nuggets	$279	$63	$16	3%	0.23×	0.24	Nikola Jokić, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon
Charlotte Hornets	$1,099	$235	$72	3%	0.21×	0.68	Kon Knueppel, Brandon Miller, Liam McNeeley
Sacramento Kings	$129	$26	$14	2%	0.20×	0.35	Maxime Raynaud, Russell Westbrook, Nique Clifford
Chicago Bulls	$129	$24	$13	2%	0.19×	0.38	Noa Essengue, Dennis Rodman, Derrick Rose
Toronto Raptors	$209	$38	$21	2%	0.18×	0.33	Collin Murray-Boyles, Kawhi Leonard, Alijah Martin
Memphis Grizzlies	$299	$54	$30	2%	0.18×	0.48	Cedric Coward, Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr.
Washington Wizards	$199	$36	$20	1%	0.18×	0.37	Tre Johnson III, Will Riley, Alex Sarr
Utah Jazz	$499	$87	$29	2%	0.17×	0.68	Ace Bailey, Walter Clayton Jr., Karl Malone
Milwaukee Bucks	$139	$24	$7	3%	0.17×	0.17	Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kyle Kuzma, Myles Turner
New Orleans Pelicans	$359	$56	$36	1%	0.16×	0.43	Jeremiah Fears, Derik Queen, Micah Peavy
Brooklyn Nets	$269	$39	$23	1%	0.15×	0.66	Egor Dëmin, Nolan Traore, Danny Wolf

Spot price is the average across shops of each shop's median listed price. Average card value is across many breaks; typical value is the middle break; chance to break even is how often the cards are worth at least the spot price in simulated breaks.

Questions

How much does a 2025-26 Topps Chrome Update Series Basketball case break cost?

All 30 team spots in a 12-box pick-your-team case break add up to about $14,440 as of October 10, 2026, against $11,820 for the same boxes sealed. The most expensive spots are Dallas Mavericks ($3,499), San Antonio Spurs ($2,499), Los Angeles Lakers ($1,199); the cheapest are Los Angeles Clippers ($99), Atlanta Hawks ($99), Indiana Pacers ($129).

Which 2025-26 Topps Chrome Update Series Basketball team spots are the best value?

By estimated card value per dollar of spot price: Los Angeles Clippers (0.48×), Boston Celtics (0.37×), Golden State Warriors (0.34×). A typical spot's cards are worth about 9¢ per $1 paid; the average is 27¢ because a few very rare cards carry it. These are estimates, good to about ±30% per team.

What comes in a 2025-26 Topps Chrome Update Series Basketball hobby box?

20 packs per box and 12 boxes per case. From the manufacturer's odds a box averages 1.00 autographs and 11.8 inserts. A sealed box sells for about $985.

Numbers as of October 10, 2026. Prices are what breakers list; values are estimates from sold prices and a tier and rarity model.