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On YouTubeNikola Topic News / Hardwood Heroics / February 13
'To Get Himself on the Floor is a Great Accomplishment' – Oklahoma City Thunder’s Nikola Topic Draws Huge Ovation After Battle With Cancer
Nikola Topic received a massive ovation from the crowd during the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 110-93 home loss against the Milwaukee Bucks for finally making his NBA debut after undergoing treatment for testicular cancer.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / HITC / February 13
OKC Thunder’s Nikola Topic receives standing ovation during debut after cancer and torn ACL recovery
Nikola Topic received a standing ovation as he made his long-awaited NBA debut for the Oklahoma City Thunder after recovering from both a torn ACL and testicular cancer.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 13
Thunder’s Chet Holmgren gets real on reality of Nikola Topic’s return from cancer diagnosis
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Chet Holmgren addressed the significance of Nikola Topic’s NBA debut in Thursday’s 110-93 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday at the Paycom Center.
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Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 13
Mark Daigneault’s heartfelt reaction to Nikola Topic’s Thunder debut after chemotherapy
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault subbed Nikola Topic into his first NBA game only four months removed from a testicular cancer diagnosis in October.
20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest
Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / February 13
Bucks Shock Thunder In Impressive Road Win: 3 Factors That Led To Surprising Upset
It was a stunner in Oklahoma City tonight as two teams on opposite ends of the standings met for the second and final time this season. Even without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder were heavily favored in the matchup at home against a depleted Bucks squad without Giannis Antetokounmpo or Myles Turner.
Mark Daigneault News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 12
Thunder’s Mark Daigneault reveals biggest reason for stunning Bucks upset
OKLAHOMA CITY — Coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder lost to a Giannis Antetokounmpo-less Milwaukee Bucks team in a 110-93 blowout at home on Thursday.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 13
Bucks' under-the-radar deadline additions paying off already
Two under-the-radar acquisitions have lifted the Bucks to two big wins leading into the All-Star break.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / February 12
Leaked Video Fact-Checks LeBron James’ Viral Exchange With Alex Caruso At Lakers-Thunder Game
The Lakers are coming out of consecutive losses against the Thunder and the Spurs before hosting the Mavericks tonight. During the loss against the Thunder, an interaction between LeBron James and Alex Caruso went viral on social media, claiming Caruso trash-talked LeBron James about the 2020 COVID Bubble championship for the Lakers.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 12
Nikola Topic Makes Long-Awaited NBA Debut for OKC Thunder
After a year and a half of waiting to make an NBA debut, what’s a few more seconds? Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic sidled his way to the scorer’s table amid a Thursday-night bout with the Bucks, and fans arena-wide began shuffling excitedly.
Nikola Topic News / Athlon Sports / February 12
NBA Reacts to Thunder Guard's Debut After Cancer Battle
It was a memorable moment for the Oklahoma City Thunder and Nikola Topic on Thursday. The No. 12 pick in 2024 made his NBA debut against the Milwaukee Bucks after battling a torn ACL injury last season, and he was diagnosed with testicular cancer before the start of the 2025-26 season.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / February 12
Thunder’s Nikola Topic Available To Make NBA Debut Thursday
Nikola Topic is not on the Thunder‘s injury report for Thursday’s game vs. Milwaukee, which means he’ll be active to potentially make his NBA regular season debut, notes Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman (subscriber link).
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 12
OKC Thunder All NBA Swingman to be Re-Evaluated Post All Star Break
It was almost the perfect return home for Oklahoma City Thunder All-NBA swingman Jalen Williams. After getting his jersey retired by his High School on Tuesday, on Wednesday, he started on fire against the Phoenix Suns.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / February 12
Thunder’s Jalen Williams Reinjures Right Hamstring
Jalen Williams excelled in his second game back from a leg injury but apparently didn’t come away unscathed. The Thunder’s second-leading scorer aggravated the same injury that sidelined him for 10 games, Tim MacMahon of ESPN tweets.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 12
Aaron Wiggins Could be Key for OKC Thunder in Final Game Before All-Star Break
Oklahoma City is hoping to enter the All-Star break on a roll, but it still has another 48 minutes to play. On Thursday night, the Thunder will be featured in one of only three games around the league in the final night of action before the All-Star break.
NBA News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / February 12
Milwaukee Bucks at Oklahoma City Thunder Preview, Prediction & Odds | February 12, 2026
The Milwaukee Bucks and Oklahoma City Thunder meet tonight in their final game before the All-Star break, but both teams will be without their biggest stars.
NBA News / Field Level Media / February 12
Thunder, Bucks enter matchup without superstars
The last time the Oklahoma City Thunder and Milwaukee Bucks faced off, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Giannis Antetokounmpo led their teams in scoring. When the teams meet again Thursday in Oklahoma City in their final game before the All-Star break, neither star will be available.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Athlon Sports / February 12
Mark Daigneault's Jalen Williams Message After Leaving Suns Game
The Oklahoma City Thunder remain one of the best teams in the NBA, entering the stretch run as the frontrunners to win the Finals once again. The roster features elite depth around point guard Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander, and that depth is headlined by one of the league’s most efficient and versatile playmakers, Jalen Williams.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Field Level Media / February 11
Jalen Williams, sharpshooting Thunder demolish Suns
Jalen Williams scored 19 of his 28 points in the third quarter and the Oklahoma City Thunder routed the short-handed host Phoenix Suns for the second time this season in a 136-109 victory on Wednesday.
Cason Wallace News / LWOSports.com / February 11
Cason Wallace is Breaking Out at the Perfect Time for Oklahoma City
The Oklahoma City Thunder have been riddled with injuries over the past few weeks, especially with their ball-handlers, which has created an opportunity for this young guard in particular.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 9
Kings' Russell Westbrook reaches major career milestone
Now in the midst of his 18th NBA season with the Sacramento Kings, Russell Westbrook tends to make history with every basket. He reached a major milestone on Monday night.
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