5 NBA rookies besides Cooper Flagg you should be collecting Susan LulgjurajNovember 3, 2025 at 6:00 AM 0 VJ Edgecombe set a 76ers record in his NBA debut. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) () The NBA season just tipped off, but collectors already have their eyes on this year's rookie class. While Cooper Flagg headlines the conversation, several firstyear players are getting attention both on the court and in the hobby. Here are five rookies other than Flagg to watch this season — and whose cards you might want to collect. VJ Edgecombe The Philadelphia guard made a lot of noise on opening night.
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Susan LulgjurajNovember 3, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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VJ Edgecombe set a 76ers record in his NBA debut. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) ()
The NBA season just tipped off, but collectors already have their eyes on this year's rookie class. While Cooper Flagg headlines the conversation, several first-year players are getting attention both on the court and in the hobby.
Here are five rookies other than Flagg to watch this season — and whose cards you might want to collect.
VJ Edgecombe
The Philadelphia guard made a lot of noise on opening night. He dropped 34 points, a Sixers rookie debut record, passing Allen Iverson and marking the third-best debut all time. While there's just one NBA card product on the market at the moment, the sales of his cards are hot. Low-numbered parallels are selling for thousands, and a 2025 Panini Instant NBA Draft Night autograph recently sold for $6,000.
Cedric Coward
Anyone wearing a No. 23 jersey has to get a little attention. Teams aren't handing that number out to just anyone. The Grizzlies rookie is off to a strong start, averaging 16 points a game. His cards have sold at good prices but still have a lot of room to grow in value.
Dylan Harper
The San Antonio Spurs drafted Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper in back-to-back-to-back years. The Spurs are going to be good. Harper, the son of former NBA star Ron Harper, is averaging 14.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.8 assists through the first five games of the season. His cards are one of the hottest on the market right now.
Kon Knueppel
Some of Knueppel's biggest card sales have featured his former college teammate, Flagg. He isn't getting the same love as Flagg, but the fourth overall draft pick is having a solid start. Knueppel has a penchant for hitting 3-pointers, and if he can stay consistent, his card values could rise.
Tre Johnson
Washington Wizards fans shouldn't be disappointed by Tre Johnson. The rookie is averaging 14.8 points through his first four games and has made himself a presence on the floor. When it comes to cards, he's probably one of the most undervalued top rookies right now. His first rookie cards just hit the market with the release of 2025-26 Topps Basketball, and many of his low-numbered and rare cards are still affordable.
As the NBA season unfolds and more card products come out, expect this list — and card values — to evolve quickly. Keep an eye on these rookies as their performances continue to shape the 2025-26 hobby landscape.
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Published: November 03, 2025 at 03:27PM on Source: MONDAY MAG
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