Rookies and last season's award winners wearing special jersey patches

Victor Wembanyama, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Cooper Flagg will wear Gold Logoman patches on their jerseys this season.

The start of the 2026-27 NBA regular season brings many new elements across the league, including special jersey patches for the 2026 Draft class and the winners of key season-long awards for 2025-26.

NBA Debut Patches

return after their first year last season. Rookies will wear the special-edition patches in their NBA debuts, and Topps will later insert them into 1-of-1 autographed trading cards.

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In addition, last season’s Kia NBA MVP (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander), Kia Defensive Player of the Year (Victor Wembanyama) and Kia Rookie of the Year (Cooper Flagg) will have

Gold Logoman patches

on the back of their uniforms for the entire season. Topps will place these patches inside ultra-rare trading cards.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander & Victor Wembanyama tipped off the season in the Gold Logoman last night 🏆

Worn exclusively by the reigning MVP, DPOY, and ROTY, the prestigious Gold Logoman patch is removed from jerseys after games and placed inside ultra-rare trading cards.

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October 21, 2026

The Gold Logoman class of 2026-27 🔥

Look for ultra-rare trading cards featuring game-worn patches from SGA, Wemby, and Cooper later this year!

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October 22, 2026

These patches are in addition to the special

24th season jersey patch

LeBron James will wear this season.