Nikola Topic News, Rumors, Updates - Oklahoma City Thunder

Returns from G League The Thunder recalled Topic from the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Friday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Topic presumably took part in practice with the Blue earlier in the day before rejoining the parent club. The 2024 first-round pick will provide depth out of the backcourt for Friday's game against the Nuggets but may find himself outside of the rotation with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdomen) set to return to action.

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Assigned to G League Oklahoma City assigned Topic to the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Friday, Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic reports.

Impact With the Thunder getting healthier, Topic will struggle to find consistent minutes at the NBA level. The No. 12 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft could be a featured player for the Blue.

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3x MVP gives Thunder guard Nikola Topic the ultimate stamp of approval OKC Thunder fans were just given the ultimate reassurance on their young Serbian guard.

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New acquisition Jared McCain scores 21 as the Thunder beat the Nets 105-86

Jared McCain powered the short-handed Thunder to a 105-86 win over the Nets with a season-high 21 points

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It took Nikola Topic just one game to unlock a secret Thunder weapon The Oklahoma City Thunder suffered a brutal loss, 93-110, to the Milwaukee Bucks on the eve of the All-Star Break. With almost all of their...

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Makes NBA debut Topic supplied two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound and one assist across 12 minutes during Thursday's 110-93 loss to Milwaukee.

Impact Topic played in one preseason contest this season before undergoing surgery to treat testicular cancer, so it was a major success to see him back on the court Thursday. Topic is talented, but his path to minutes in Oklahoma City is really tough right now.

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Chet Holmgren praises Nikola Topic in NBA debut after cancer diagnosis | Sporting News This was an encouraging moment for both Topic and the Thunder.

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Nikola Topic makes NBA debut after cancer diagnosis A debut for the 2024 No. 12 pick, after Nikola Topic misses his 1st season with a knee injury, and then receives a preseason cancer diagnosis.

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Mark Daigneault gives his take on the plans for Nikola Topic moving forward | Sporting News Nikola Topic has finally made his long-awaited debut for the OKC Thunder after multiple health issues.

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Nikola Topić makes NBA debut with Thunder months after cancer diagnosis Thunder guard Nikola Topić made his NBA debut against the Bucks on Thursday night, four months after he was diagnosed with cancer.

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Former Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng powers Bucks past Oklahoma City, 110-93

The Bucks beat the Thunder 110 to 93 as former Oklahoma City forward Ousmane Dieng powered Milwaukee in his return

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Nikola Topic makes his NBA debut for the Thunder after testicular cancer diagnosis and chemotherapy

Nikola Topic made his NBA debut for Oklahoma City after a long recovery from a serious knee injury and undergoing treatment for testicular cancer

FEBRUARY 13 • Associated Press

Nikola Topic Set to Make NBA Debut vs. Bucks This weekend, the Oklahoma City Thunder assigned rookie guard Nikola Topic to the NBA G League, ramping up in his return to play protocol wi...

FEBRUARY 12 • SI.COM

Available to debut Thursday Topic (illness) is available for Thursday's game against the Bucks, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Impact Topic played in one preseason contest this season before undergoing surgery to treat testicular cancer. He made his return to game action in the G League, logging 17 minutes off the bench Monday in the Oklahoma City Blue's 137-135 overtime win over the Sioux Falls Skyforce, finishing with seven points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt), seven assists and one rebound. With the Thunder shorthanded for their final game before the All-Star break, Topic should make his NBA regular-season debut and could play a sizable role in the rotation.

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Nikola Topic's miraculous Thunder return could come sooner than you might think Nikola Topic made his return to basketball earlier this week after three months away from the game being treated for testicular cancer. That...

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Deadspin | Thunder's Nikola Topic back after cancer battle Deadspin | Thunder's Nikola Topic back after cancer battle

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Amid recent Thunder turmoil, Nikola Topic provides hope that goes beyond basketball Nikola Topic of the Oklahoma City Thunder, after three months away from the game undergoing treatment for testicular cancer, made his return...

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OKC's Nikola Topić makes G League debut, 1st game since cancer diagnosis Nikola Topić played 16 minutes on Monday in his first NBA G League game.

FEBRUARY 10 • NBA.COM

Plays in G League game Topic (illness) logged 17 minutes off the bench Monday in the G League Oklahoma City Blue's 137-135 overtime win over the Sioux Falls Skyforce, finishing with seven points (3-5 FG,...

Impact The 17-minute outing marked Topic's first appearance in a game since the preseason, when he played in one game before undergoing surgery in early October to treat testicular cancer. The 20-year-old fortunately made a swift recovery following chemotherapy and had been ramping up his activity over the last few weeks before he was cleared to resume practicing with the Blue over the weekend. Topic will likely need more time to regain full conditioning, but if all goes well in his subsequent G League appearances, he looks like he'll be ready to join the Thunder at some point shortly after the All-Star break. The No. 12 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Topic is still waiting to make his NBA debut after missing the entire 2024-25 season while recovering from an ACL tear.

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Thunder prospect Nikola Topic makes his G League debut after knee injury, cancer treatment

Oklahoma City Thunder prospect Nikola Topic has made his NBA G League debut after recovering from a major knee injury and undergoing cancer treatment

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Mark Daigneault is proud of Nikola Topic returning to basketball for the OKC Blue | Sporting News Nikola Topic has gone through impossible obstacles with his cancer diagnosis, but he is already back playing basketball.

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Ramping up in G League The Thunder assigned Topic (illness) to the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Sunday.

Impact Topic has been sidelined all season after undergoing testicular surgery in October and later being diagnosed with cancer, but he's made excellent progress in his recovery. Back on Dec. 31, his agent said in an interview with Andriana Rankovic of Sportal.blic.rs that the 20-year-old successfully completed chemotherapy, and Topic has seemingly responded well since ramping up his workouts over the ensuing weeks. Topic now appears poised to resume taking part in practices in the G League, and if all goes well, the young guard could be cleared to eventually play in games with the Blue and potentially the Thunder before the end of the season, per Clemente Almanza of USA Today. The No. 12 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Topic missed the entire 2024-25 season while recovering from a torn ACL, but he returned to action for the Salt Lake City and Las Vegas Summer Leagues and also appeared in one preseason game in October before his cancer diagnosis.

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"It's honorable. I respect the fight" - Draymond Green on Nikola Topic returning to basketball so quickly after cancer treatment Draymond Green highlights Nikola Topic’s inspiring story.

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Nikola Topic takes massive step toward extraordinary comeback with Thunder Former first-round pick Nikola Topic has taken a major step toward seeing a return to action with the OKC Thunder come sooner than expected.

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New acquisition Jared McCain scores 21 as the Thunder beat the Nets 105-86

Former Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng powers Bucks past Oklahoma City, 110-93

Nikola Topic makes his NBA debut for the Thunder after testicular cancer diagnosis and chemotherapy

Thunder prospect Nikola Topic makes his G League debut after knee injury, cancer treatment