Trick-or-treating season just got way cooler with the return of the 2024-25 Panini Haunted Hoops Basketball collection. For the second straight year, Panini has given the traditional NBA Hoops set a spooky makeover, delivering thrills, chills, and some extra goodies for collectors and trick-or-treaters alike.
After receiving rave reviews last season, Panini doubled down, making the Haunted Hoops collection bigger, better, and even scarier—at least, scarier in a good, collectible kind of way. This set isn’t just about bringing a spooky flair to your NBA collection; it's also about introducing youngsters to the fun world of trading cards as a delightful alternative to candy. After all, while candy disappears faster than a ghost on Halloween night, these basketball cards stick around to offer lasting excitement.
The 2024-25 Panini Haunted Hoops collection features 300 cards, spotlighting both NBA veterans and the league’s most exciting rookies, alongside 20 tribute cards highlighting legendary players. But that’s not all—Panini has gone above and beyond this year by extending the checklist to include 25 exciting prospects who could become NBA superstars in the near future.
Collectors and Halloween enthusiasts alike will be thrilled to learn that each box contains a whopping 40 packs, with each pack offering three cards from the popular NBA Hoops set. And what would a Halloween-themed set be without some exclusive, spooky parallels? This year, Haunted Hoops introduces six spine-chilling parallel options, half of which are brand-new numbered editions:
- Orange
- Slime
- Holo Webs
- Holo Bats (numbered to 399)
- Holo Trick-or-Treat (numbered to 99)
- Holo Sky (numbered to just 31)
But let’s talk about why Haunted Hoops might just be the best trick-or-treat handout on the block this year. Sure, candy is a classic go-to, but trading cards offer an exciting alternative that kids can enjoy long after their candy stash has dwindled. Imagine the joy on their faces when instead of another chocolate bar, they unwrap a shiny Ja Morant card with spooky Holo Web detailing, or perhaps a Holo Trick-or-Treat limited to only 99 copies featuring Steph Curry. It’s a healthier choice for teeth and a fantastic way to introduce the younger generation to the world of collecting.
The extended set list also showcases an impressive array of talent, from established stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic to rising stars such as Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson. Even better, the new prospect cards introduce up-and-coming talent poised to make their mark on the basketball world, providing fans and collectors with plenty to be excited about for years to come.
But it’s not just kids who will find Haunted Hoops thrilling. Veteran collectors will appreciate the depth and breadth of this year’s checklist, which includes a tribute subset honoring legends like LeBron James and Luka Doncic. With the addition of new numbered parallels, set builders and parallel chasers alike will have plenty of new goals and challenges to pursue.
Scheduled to hit the market on September 5, 2025, Haunted Hoops arrives just in time to become a neighborhood sensation. Whether you’re buying boxes to treat eager trick-or-treaters or hunting rare numbered parallels yourself, Haunted Hoops offers a unique blend of excitement, collectability, and seasonal spirit.
So this Halloween, consider handing out something memorable—Haunted Hoops basketball cards. It’s a treat that lasts longer than candy, sparks imagination and fandom, and might even ignite a lifelong passion for collecting. Plus, parents everywhere will thank you for offering something other than sugar-fueled energy rushes.
Ultimately, the 2024-25 Panini Haunted Hoops Basketball collection delivers everything collectors crave: spooky aesthetics, collectible rarity, and superstar appeal. But its greatest trick might just be its ability to turn Halloween night into a memorable introduction to the hobby for a whole new generation of basketball fans. After all, candy lasts for a moment, but a cool trading card? That’s forever—or at least until the next Halloween rolls around.