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Thunder's Nikola Topic: Diagnosed with cancer
Nikola Topic has been diagnosed with testicular cancer, Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti announced Thursday, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.According to Presti, his doctors are "extremely positive" about his long-term outlook, but this is obviously an unfortunate situation for the young guard. There is no timetable for Topic's return, but the Thunder will likely provide more clarity in the near future. Ajay Mitchell has been filling in as Oklahoma City's backup point guard to open the season.
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Thunder's Nikola Topic: Option picked up
Nikola Topic (groin) had his $5.43 million team option exercised for the 2026-27 season Sunday.Topic remains out indefinitely while recovering from testicular surgery, but the Oklahoma City Thunder view him as a long-term piece and exercised his $5.43 million option for next season. The 2024 first-round pick missed all of last year recovering from a torn ACL but flashed promise during 2025 Summer League action.
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Thunder's Nikola Topic: Out for at least four weeks
Nikola Topic will be re-evaluated in 4-to-6 weeks after undergoing testicular surgery Monday, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.Topic missed the entire 2024-25 season with a torn ACL, and now the start of his 2025-26 campaign will be delayed. He was in the running to be Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's top backup at point guard, so Ajay Mitchell, Cason Wallace and Alex Caruso will all be tasked to help pick up the slack in the backcourt while Topic is out of action.
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Thunder's Nikola Topic: Fares well in start
Nikola Topic logged 10 points (4-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven assists, four rebounds and one steal in 31 minutes of Sunday's 135-114 preseason win over the Hornets.With the Oklahoma City Thunder resting their starters to open the preseason, Topic started at point guard and fared really well. Topic missed the entire 2024-25 season with a torn ACL, so the fact that he was able to log 31 minutes Sunday suggests that the Thunder feel confident in his recovery. Topic is the favorite to back up Shai Gilgeous-Alexander this season.
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Thunder's Nikola Topic: Starting Sunday
Nikola Topic will start in Sunday's preseason game against the Hornets, James Plowright of CLTure.org reports.With the team resting its usual starters, Topic will get the starting nod in Oklahoma City's preseason opener. The 20-year-old missed the entire 2024-25 campaign due to a torn ACL, but he has a chance to carve out a meaningful role off the bench this season.
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Thunder's Nikola Topic: Doesn't play Saturday
Nikola Topic (rest) did not appear in Saturday's 109-80 Summer League loss to the Hornets.Topic ended up missing the Oklahoma City Thunder's final two Summer League games after seeing significant minutes earlier in the stretch. The guard missed the entire 2024-25 season while recovering from a torn ACL and will aim to carve out a role as a reserve in 2025-26.
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Thunder's Nikola Topic: Takes seat vs. New Orleans
Nikola Topic (rest) didn't play in Wednesday's 95-81 Summer League win over the Pelicans.Topic entered Wednesday with five Summer League outings under his belt this year, so it's possible the Oklahoma City Thunder wanted to give him the night off. While the 2024 first-rounder doesn't appear likely to handle a significant role for the defending-champion Thunder to begin the 2025-26 season, Topic has flashed some two-way ability with averages of 10.8 points, 5.8 assists and 1.8 steals per game over his five appearances this summer.
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Thunder's Nikola Topic: Progressing in Summer League
Nikola Topic recorded 18 points (7-18 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six assists, four rebounds and one steal across 30 minutes in Thursday's 90-81 Summer League win over the Nets.Topic found more of a rhythm Thursday, knocking down a pair of threes after struggling with his shot earlier in Summer League play, shooting a combined 5-for-25 from the field and 0-for-11 from three over games Monday and Tuesday. The Oklahoma City Thunder appear committed to giving the young guard extended run this summer as they assess the kind of role he might carve out within the team's rotation for the 2025-26 season.
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Thunder's Nikola Topic: Mixed bag in SL win
Nikola Topic totaled 11 points (2-13 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five assists, three rebounds and three steals across 28 minutes in Monday's 89-78 Summer League win over the 76ers.Topic was active in Monday's win, struggling from the field -- including an 0-for-6 mark from three -- but flashing his playmaking ability with five assists and three steals. The guard was selected No. 12 overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2024 NBA Draft but has yet to make his regular-season NBA debut after spending the 2024-25 season rehabbing a torn ACL. Viewed as a versatile prospect with intriguing upside as a playmaker, the team hopes Topic can find his rhythm in Summer League and earn a role in the rotation for the 2025 season and beyond.
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Thunder's Nikola Topic: Debuts in Salt Lake City
Nikola Topic (knee) recorded 14 points (6-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt), four assists, two steals and one rebound across 26 minutes of Saturday's 92-80 loss to the Grizzlies in the Salt Lake City Summer League.The No. 12 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Topic didn't play for the Oklahoma City Thunder this past season while completing his recovery from the surgery he underwent last July to repair a torn ACL. Topic was given a clean bill of health ahead of the start of the Salt Lake City Summer League, and the 19-year-old looks like he'll be given the keys to the Oklahoma City offense throughout the summer slate. The 6-foot-6 guard showcased some intriguing playmaking skills in his debut Saturday, though he committed seven turnovers in that contest. If Topic can clean up the mistakes and prove that he can effectively direct the offense over the remainder of the summer and during training camp, he could open his rookie season as the top backup to reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Nikola Topic
#44 SG / Oklahoma City Thunder / EXP: 0YRS Height: 6-6 Weight: 200 lb Age: 20 College: NoneFantasy Points by Week
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