NIKOLA TOPIC #44 - POINT GUARD - OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER
5.2  PPG  •
1.9  RPG  •
4.4  APG 
#44 - POINT GUARD - OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER
5.2 PPG
1.9 RPG
4.4 APG
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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
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.
FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
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.
FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
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.
FEBRUARY 27 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

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
FEBRUARY 21 • Associated Press
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...
FEBRUARY 13 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM
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.
FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Chet Holmgren praises Nikola Topic in NBA debut after cancer diagnosis | Sporting News This was an encouraging moment for both Topic and the Thunder.
FEBRUARY 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
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.
FEBRUARY 13 • NBA.COM
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.
FEBRUARY 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
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.
FEBRUARY 13 • USATODAY.COM

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
FEBRUARY 13 • Associated Press
Nikola Topic got a STANDING OVATION🥲
FEBRUARY 13 • YOUTUBE

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.
FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE
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...
FEBRUARY 12 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM
Deadspin | Thunder's Nikola Topic back after cancer battle Deadspin | Thunder's Nikola Topic back after cancer battle
FEBRUARY 10 • DEADSPIN.COM
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