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Cooper Flagg's rookie patch autograph card sells for $8.04M at auction

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 9:20 AM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Cooper Flagg's rookie patch autograph card sells for $8.04M at auction

Summary

Cooper Flagg’s NBA Rookie Debut Patch Autograph card sold for $8.04 million at auction on September 25, 2026, making it the third-most expensive NBA card ever sold. The auction took place on the Fanatics Collect platform, with the card graded a perfect PSA 10. Flagg's card surpassed his previous record sale of $366,000. During the summer, speculation surged surrounding this one-of-one card, prompting intense interest from collectors, including a significant offer from the Dallas Mavericks. Ultimately, the card was pulled by Rhody Breakers and auctioned, with Jason Williams of South Carolina opting for this route rather than accepting other lucrative offers.

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By the Numbers

•Cooper Flagg card sold for $8.04 million.
•Auction held on Fanatics Collect platform.
•Flagg’s previous card record was $366K.
•Dallas Mavericks made a substantial offer for the card.
•Similar rookie cards for Harper and Knueppel also sold.

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10:15 AMYahoo Sports — Cooper Flagg's debut card breaks records, sells with Harper/Knueppel cards
9:20 AMYahoo Sports — Cooper Flagg's NBA Rookie Debut Patch Autograph sells for $8.04M at auction, becomes third-most expensive NBA card ever

What they're saying

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One of the most anticipated auctions in collecting history ended early Friday morning, with Cooper Flagg’s NBA Rookie Debut Patch Auto selling for $8.04 million, making it one of the most expensive sports cards ever sold.
— Yahoo Sportsby Anthony Sulla-Heffinger