2024-25 Panini Donruss Optic Basketball released on August 20, 2025, with a 300-card chromium set built around the 2024 NBA Draft class: Zaccharie Risacher, Alex Sarr, Reed Sheppard, Stephon Castle and Bronny James Jr. Hobby boxes guarantee 1 autograph in 20 packs, Choice and Fast Break boxes also have 1 autograph, and Blaster boxes are built around parallels and inserts. Top chases include the Hobby-only Downtown insert, Rated Rookie Signatures and Gold Vinyl and Black 1/1 parallels. It’s one of Panini’s final NBA-licensed sets, since Topps took over the NBA license for 2025-26.
Every 2024-25 Donruss Optic Basketball Box, Compared
| Format | Packs × cards | Guaranteed or average |
|---|---|---|
| Hobby | 20 × 4 | 1 auto, 11 Prizm parallels, 9 inserts |
| First Off The Line | 20 × 4 | Hobby contents plus 1 FOTL parallel or auto |
| Choice | 1 × 8 | 1 auto, 7 Prizm parallels |
| Fast Break | 10 × 9 | 1 auto, 12 Prizm parallels, 6 inserts |
| Hobby Mega | 7 × 8 | 14 Seismic Prizms, 4 Silver Prizms, 10 inserts |
| Blaster | 6 × 5 | About 3 parallels and 4 inserts, Blaster-exclusive Glitter parallels |
Card Chase Math: Parallels per Box
Prizm parallels per box
More is better.
2024-25 Donruss Optic Basketball Blaster Box
Blaster extrasGlitter parallels found only in Blasters.
Best forKids, gifts and rookie collectors on a budget.
Card Chase take: No guaranteed hit, so rip it for the shine and the 2024 rookie class.
2024-25 Donruss Optic Basketball Parallels
Top Inserts in 2024-25 Donruss Optic Basketball
Downtown
The Hobby-only short print and the set’s biggest chase.
Alter Ego and Slammy
Two more short-print inserts.
Net Marvels
Making its first Optic appearance.
My House! and Rising Suns
Fan-favorite inserts.
Rated Rookie Signatures
Autographs of the 2024 rookie class.
Opti-Graphs and Signature Series
Veteran and legend autographs.
Key Rookies in 2024-25 Donruss Optic Basketball
Is 2024-25 Donruss Optic Basketball Good for Kids?
Blaster box
30 shiny cards and exclusive Glitter parallels.
Hobby Mega
Lots of parallels, no autograph.
Hobby box
Priced for serious collectors.
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2024-25 Panini Donruss Optic Basketball FAQ
When did 2024-25 Donruss Optic Basketball come out?
Hobby boxes released on August 20, 2025, a week after First Off The Line boxes on August 13.
How many cards are in 2024-25 Donruss Optic Basketball?
The base set has 300 cards: 225 veterans, 25 legends and 50 Rated Rookies (cards 251-300).
What is in a 2024-25 Donruss Optic Basketball Hobby box?
20 packs of 4 cards, with 1 autograph, 11 Prizm parallels and 9 inserts.
Which rookies are in 2024-25 Donruss Optic Basketball?
The Rated Rookies include Zaccharie Risacher, Alex Sarr, Reed Sheppard, Stephon Castle, Matas Buzelis, Dalton Knecht, Zach Edey, Jared McCain and Bronny James Jr.
Is this the last Panini NBA Donruss Optic set?
2024-25 was Panini’s final season with the NBA license. Topps makes NBA cards starting with the 2025-26 season.
Where can I buy 2024-25 Donruss Optic Basketball near Cincinnati?
The Card Chase truck carries Donruss Optic Basketball Blaster boxes at events across Cincinnati, Dayton and Columbus. Check our events calendar for the next stop.
Last updated October 20, 2026. Box details come from Panini’s announced configurations and published checklists. Panini doesn’t publish suggested retail prices, so we compare boxes by what’s inside rather than by price.