The 2019-20 NBA trading card season is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in years.  The NBA’s popularity continues to grow both in North America and the rest of the world, and the hype surrounding this years draft class is already translating to anticipation for the upcoming wave of card releases.

The Draft Class

Zion Williamson is the headliner of this class.  His early cards are already commanding high prices and are driving up prices of sealed wax.  However, there were 59 other picks in the draft, and rookies like Ja Morant, RJ Barrett, and Coby White are generating some excitement among their fan bases.  Some of these other rookies may initially go a bit overlooked by collectors.

Product Lineup

Panini holds the exclusive NBA license and is planning another full lineup of card releases which will be available over the course of the 2019-20 season. Some products and release dates have already been announced, and others are still to be determined.  This page will be updated throughout the season as more details are made known.  Check out the list below, or click on the info graphic to see what you can expect in the coming months.

September

Contenders Draft Picks (9/4)

October

Prizm Draft (10/23)

November

Donruss (11/6)

Certified (11/13)

Flawless Collegete (11/3)

Prizm (11/22)

Absolute (11/29)

December

Donruss (12/4)

Origins (12/18)

Contenders (12/27)

January

Revolution (1/3)

Crown Royale (1/22)

Donruss Optic (1/29)

February

Impeccable (2/19)