First Buzz: 2016-17 Panini Noir basketball cards

What: 2016-17 Panini Noir basketball cards
Arrives: July 12
Box basics: Seven autographs or memorabilia cards per 10-card box (four boxes per case)

What’s buzz-worthy: Noir is back on the hardcourt with more boxes per case and several ways to chase NBA rookies via their patch autographs along with other striking hits with a common theme as well as framed cards.

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The Basics: Rookie patch autos will be found with Black & White, Color, Horizontal and Tag versions — all with on-card autographs. For autograph fans there will be Spotlight Signatures with standard and horizontal versions as well as Autographs Prime Color cards that will have rookies, veterans and retired stars along with memorabilia all in one place. There also will be Metal Frame Vintage Art cards with a retro look at players. Also in the framed lineup will be Veterans, Rookies, Curtain Calls and Encore. … Boxes carry a suggested retail price of $500.