Halloween’s coming, and Panini’s brewed up something bewitchingly fun: the 2024-25 Haunted Hoops Basketball collection. This season, they’re giving the traditional NBA Hoops set a ghastly but glorious twist once again, making it the coolest alternative to candy in any trick-or-treater’s stash. Who wouldn’t want a touch of the ghostly and ghoulish in their NBA collection? Haunted Hoops is turning Halloween into a collectible field day, promising not just chills and thrills but also some delightful surprises for those skipping the sugar rush this year.
Coming off a debut that left fans howling with delight, Panini’s ready to scare up even more excitement with Haunted Hoops this year. The set is not only back, it’s bigger and better—stocked with more frightfully fantastic features. But don’t worry; we’re talking about the kind of scary that your collectibles closet will welcome with open arms. If last year’s collection left you spellbound, this year’s lineup is designed to keep everyone, from seasoned decorators of collector walls to the youngest candy swappers, thrilled and captivated.
The 2024-25 Haunted Hoops set comprises an impressive 300 cards, putting NBA veterans and electrifying rookies alike under a spooky spotlight. On top of that, Panini’s throwing in 20 tribute cards that honor legendary players whose names echo through basketball’s haunted house of fame. Adding an even more tantalizing twist, for those who crave the future of the NBA, Panini has included 25 prospects who could soon be shooting their way into the hearts of fans worldwide.
Nothing says ‘treat’ quite like opening a box and finding it bursting with 40 packs, each holding three cards. What’s more, Panini has tricked out the set with spine-tingling, exclusive parallels that are the highlights of each pack. The six spectacularly spooky options include four standard eerie designs and two brand-new numbered editions certain to thrill collectors.
Imagine pulling a Holo Trick-or-Treat, numbered to a mere 99 copies, glistening in dreadful delight with the visage of Steph Curry or perhaps a Slime or Orange card picturing a young hotshot like Victor Wembanyama. The allure here isn’t just in the thrill of the pull; it’s in the chase of these ferociously fun parallels that can make any Halloween night delightfully haunting.
But beyond their ghoulish glamour, Haunted Hoops cards might just be the most generous treats on the block this season. Forego the candy—and the sugar highs, tooth decay, and lackluster wrappers—for these little gifts of lasting value. Picture the joy, the sheer delight kids experience when they unwrap not yet another candy but rather a piece of sports history, boxed neat and complete with an allure no chocolate bar could rival.
Collectibles like these are not just for Halloween. The extended set list showcases an array of basketball talent poised for fame. Look out for household names like Giannis Antetokounmpo and current MVP Nikola Jokic. Emerging talent also gets a frighteningly fabulous nod, marking a turn in time where young collectors can discover the stars of tomorrow, right from their doorstep.
Veteran collectors around the cauldron of sports cards, fear not! The depth and breadth of this year’s checklist give you plenty to savor, with room in the cauldron for both legendary homage and new elemental highlights that will keep your collecting cauldron bubbling. Watch your kids take their first bite out of the vault of basketball card history with LeBron James and Luka Doncic tribute cards that add tingling nostalgia to the throng of their neon-lit shelves.
Arriving just in the (witching) hour, scheduled for release on September 5, 2025, these cards offer a wickedly delightful blend of ingenuity, collectability, and seasonal spirit. Make this the year your candy offering changes. Inspire higher up the chain, from seasoned adult followers down to excited young enthusiasts discovering the beauty of collecting for the first time.
So, this Halloween, think beyond candy and consider handing out something memorable: Haunted Hoops basketball cards. They spark imagination, inspire fandom, and might ignite a lifelong passion for collecting. While candy vanishes like a wisp of smoke, a card collection holds the power to inspire for years or more.
The Panini Haunted Hoops collection spells out everything collectors crave, mixing rarity with a sense of playfulness and an iconic haunting aesthetic. Yet it’s greatest trick might just be its power to turn Halloween night into the start of something magical—a lasting introduction to the world of honoring hoops and legends for a new generation. Candy comes and goes, but a trading card? Now that’s the real spirit of Halloween—fitting in with the ghosts of games past, present, and future.
