Nikola Topic News, Rumors, Updates - Oklahoma City Thunder

Ruled out Wednesday Topic (back) won't play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Bucks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Topic is still ramping up after undergoing back surgery in mid-June, and he'll miss a second straight preseason game. His next chance to play in the preseason will come Monday against the Hawks.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Remains on sidelines Topic (back) will not play in Tuesday's preseason opener against the Pelicans, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Topic had been limited during training camp, so it's unsurprising that Oklahoma City will take a cautious approach with him in the preseason opener. The 21-year-old will travel to Tulsa, and his status will be worth monitoring ahead of the Thunder's remaining exhibition contests.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 30 • SI.COM

Limited to start camp Topic (back) will be limited when training camp begins, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports

Impact General manager Sam Presti announced the restriction Thursday, and Topic is currently dealing with a back issue stemming from offseason surgery. The 21-year-old guard's participation level will be worth monitoring throughout camp as Oklahoma City prepares for the preseason.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Ex-Thunder guard could be perfect Nikola Topic replacement should injuries persist With Nikola Topic's injury history and unproven play during his OKC Thunder tenure, a former member of the club could actually be seen as an...

SEPTEMBER 2 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

This Upcoming Season Could Decide Nikola Topic's Future With The Thunder The Thunder’s young guard is going into his most important season to date. The Oklahoma City Thunder have had a rollercoaster of an offseaso...

AUGUST 25 • SI.COM

Thunder have a nearly impossible Nikola Topic decision rapidly approaching The Oklahoma City Thunder's cap situation has come to a head this offseason. With the extensions for Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren kickin...

AUGUST 24 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Thunder urged to make drastic Nikola Topic decision Young OKC Thunder stud Nikola Topic may need a change of scenery to reach his full potential.

AUGUST 21 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Nikola Topic could be biggest winner of all from new SGA development OKC Thunder guard Nikola Topic has been presented with the perfect opportunity to raise his level of play in 2026-27.

JULY 30 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Latest SGA development could lead to major opportunity for Nikola Topic Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's latest desire could open the door to more playing time for former OKC Thunder lottery pick Nikola Topic

JULY 9 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Nikola Topic once again making waves for the wrong reasons OKC Thunder guard Nikola Topic has just added to his unfortunate injury list following a report by the club Saturday.

JUNE 14 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

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JUNE 14 • DEADSPIN.COM

OKC Thunder Guard Undergoes Offseason Procedure The Oklahoma City Thunder have seen Nikola Topic battle through plenty of adversity. The Thunder guard was selected with the No. 12 pick in...

JUNE 14 • SI.COM

Undergoes back surgery Topic (back) underwent surgery Saturday and is expected to be ready for the start of training camp, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact With the Thunder's season over, Topic underwent a minimally invasive lumbar microdiscectomy procedure, and the operation shouldn't impact his availability for the start of the 2026-27 campaign. The guard played sparingly during the postseason after appearing in 10 regular-season games for Oklahoma City, averaging 5.2 points, 4.4 assists and 1.9 rebounds in 16.0 minutes per contest.

JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE

OKC Thunder Roster Shakeups Could Leave More Minutes For Nikola Topic The Thunder’s important offseason could clear up minutes for an unproven guard. Oklahoma City is in the midst of a critical offseason, as it...

JUNE 12 • SI.COM

Logs DNP in season-ending loss Topic did not see the floor in Saturday's 111-103 loss to the Spurs in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.

Impact Topic appeared in nine games this postseason, though he never logged more than six garbage-time minutes. The 20-year-old missed the entire 2024-25 season due to a partial ACL tear in his left knee that required surgery. He returned to action during the 2025 Summer League but was later diagnosed with testicular cancer after making one preseason appearance. Topic ultimately made his NBA regular-season debut Feb. 12 and averaged 5.2 points, 4.4 assists and 1.9 rebounds in 16.0 minutes per showing across 10 regular-season games (two starts) in 2025-26.

MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Sunday Topic won't start in Sunday's game against Phoenix, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Topic started in Oklahoma City's final two games of the regular season, most recently recording 18 points, four rebounds and 14 assists across 39 minutes versus the Suns on April 12. With the Thunder's starters healthy to begin the playoffs, Topic will move back to the bench while potentially dropping out of the rotation altogether.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Topic's latest heater begs a burning Thunder question Games like the Oklahoma City Thunder's matchup yesterday against the Phoenix Suns tend to hold very little intrigue. With all of their start...

APRIL 13 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Dishes 14 dimes Topic supplied 18 points (8-16 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 0-3 FT), four rebounds and 14 assists in 39 minutes during Sunday's 135-103 loss to the Suns.

Impact Starting his second consecutive game to close the regular season, Topic recorded his second double-double in as many outings, though it came in a lopsided loss. He's unlikely to see much playing time in the playoffs, but Topic's potential is clear, and the 20-year-old's return to action late in the campaign is a major positive after being sidelined while undergoing treatment for testicular cancer.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Double-doubles in spot start Topic accumulated 14 points (6-12 FG, 2-3 3Pt), two rebounds, 11 assists and four steals in 39 minutes during Friday's 127-107 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact Topic made the first start of his career, recording his first double-double, while also adding a career-high four steals. Although his role remains limited on most nights, the upside is clear. The Thunder has nothing to play for Sunday, meaning Topic could once again find himself serving as the starting point guard.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Making first NBA start Friday Topic is in the Thunder's starting lineup against the Nuggets on Friday, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Impact The Thunder are resting multiple starters and key rotational players for Friday's game, so Topic will start for the first time in his NBA career. He appeared in three of the Thunder's last four games and averaged 1.3 points, 3.0 assists and 1.7 rebounds over 10.0 minutes per game over that span.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Thunder have one clear Nikola Topic choice to make over remainder of regular season For the most part, Nikola Topic's return to basketball has been obscured beneath the dominant storylines of the Oklahoma City Thunder's seas...

APRIL 5 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Back with parent club The Thunder recalled Topic from the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Tuesday, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Oklahoma City won't play again until Thursday versus the Celtics, but it's unclear if Topic will end up remaining with the team for that contest. The 2024 first-round pick has averaged 3.2 points, 2.0 assists and 1.6 rebounds in 10.6 minutes per game through his first five NBA appearances but hasn't been included in the rotation in any of the Thunder's last six contests.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by OKC The Thunder recalled Topic from the G League Oklahoma City Blue on Saturday, Rylan Stiles of SI.com reports.

Impact Topic played 28 minutes during the Blue's 123-117 loss to the Texas Legends during Saturday's G League game, when he finished with 28 points (11-15 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, six assists, two steals and one block. Topic will be available for the Thunder for Saturday night's game against the Warriors, and he could see some minutes off the bench due to the absence of Alex Caruso (hip).

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

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