WNBA Star Paige Bueckers Bracing to Make Headlines After Latest Development

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Spencer Ostrow | Last updated Aug 22, 2025 11:00 AM ET

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers has had a standout rookie season so far, averaging 19.7 points, 4.1 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game. In her most recent outing, the 23-year-old broke the rookie single-game scoring record with 44 points in an 81–80 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, prior to facing the Seattle Storm on Friday, Panini America will release WNBA Instant cards for Bueckers at 3 p.m. ET. The release includes a set of 30 autographed cards priced at $2,499.99 each, as well as a unique 1-of-1 version inscribed with the words "1st All-Star Game." That card will open at $15,000 in a Dutch auction.

Panini America will release WNBA Instant cards for Paige Bueckers on Friday at 3 p.m. ET.

A 1/1 Auto inscribed “1st All Star Game” opens in a Dutch Auction at $15K, with a /30 set also available.

The drop marks her All-Star debut and rookie record 44-point game. pic.twitter.com/LqEJW1MHsv
— Grant Afseth (@GrantAfseth) August 22, 2025

One of the Most Expensive WNBA Cards Ever

While Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark has dominated the WNBA card market — highlighted by a record $660,000 sale — Paige Bueckers’ $2,499.99 release is set to rank among the most expensive. Outside of Clark, only New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart had Panini cards sell for more, with her top card reaching $4,800. She had another go for $4,049.

Rookie of the Year Odds

Bueckers’ card values are expected to climb as her rookie season unfolds and her career progresses. Bueckers is the heavy favorite to claim the WNBA Rookie of the Year award at -5000 odds (BET MGM). Taking home the honor would only further drive up card demand and prices.

Here are the next two favorites after Bueckers to win the award: