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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / September 23
Thunder have a tough Nikola Topic decision awaiting them
The Oklahoma City Thunder may have parted with a slew of role players from their championship run this summer, but they are still widely considered a top title contender on the strength of their talent and depth.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Field Level Media / June 14
Thunder's Nikola Topic (back) expected to be ready for 2026-27 season
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic is expected to be ready for the start of training camp after undergoing what the team called a minimally invasive lumbar microdiscectomy procedure.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / June 13
Nikola Topic Undergoes Back Procedure, Expected To Be Ready For Training Camp
Nikola Topic underwent a minimally invasive surgical procedure on his spine, the Thunder announced Saturday. The second-year guard won’t be available for Summer League, but the team expects him to be healthy when training camp opens in late September.
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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / June 1
Thunder Notes: Cason Wallace, Nikola Topic, Chet Holmgren
The Thunder have rewarded several core players with contract extensions in recent years. According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, Cason Wallace could be next. The 22-year-old guard emerged as one of the NBA’s premier perimeter defenders this season, earning All-Defensive honors for the first time.
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / April 16
Could Nikola Topic Play Role for OKC Thunder in Playoff Run?
Oklahoma City is set for another playoff run, and one of its reserves could be in for an interesting postseason. The Thunder’s playoff run is set to begin on Sunday afternoon, and the rotation appears to be in place.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / April 13
Nikola Topic Shows High Potential To End Rookie Season
The 2025-26 NBA regular season for Nikola Topic was the definition of a person turning tragedy into triumph. After missing the entire 2024-25 season with a torn ACL, becoming the first player to win the NBA Finals before appearing in a game, the No.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / April 10
Nikola Topic's Efficient First Career Start Among Takeaways From Thunder Loss to Nuggets
The Oklahoma City Thunder fell to the Denver Nuggets 127-107 Friday night at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. In the penultimate game of the regular season, a rested Thunder squad ended a seven-game winning streak.
Nikola Topic Returns to NBA Action After Successful Stint with OKC Blue
Oklahoma City Thunder rookie guard Nikola Topic's start to his NBA career was the exact opposite of perfect, but he's refused to let the frenzy of setbacks slow him down.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Draft on SI / March 29
OKC Thunder Recall Rookie, Former Lottery Pick Nikola Topic from G League
The Oklahoma City Thunder could be getting a boost as the regular season comes to a close. With less than 10 games remaining before the postseason, OKC recalled rookie guard Nikola Topic from the G League, meaning the former lottery pick will join the Thunder's roster for the final stretch of the year.
OKC Thunder Recall Nikola Topic After Stellar G League Stint
The Oklahoma City Thunder are short handed entering this game against the Golden State Warriors. The Thunder are without All-NBA swingman Jalen Williams,
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Athlon Sports / February 27
Thunder Make Nikola Topic Announcement Following Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Injury Update
The Oklahoma City Thunder are at home on Friday night as they host the Denver Nuggets in a Western Conference showdown. Of course, Oklahoma City has put together another successful season as they currently sit at the top of the West standings with a 45-15 record, which is also the best record in the NBA.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 21
Nikola Topic Could Play Key Role for OKC Thunder Amid Injuries
Oklahoma City’s heartwarming story could also include a great chapter on the court. While the Thunder have been at the top of the NBA world over the past couple of seasons, one of their players has been going through some of the toughest battles any NBA player could endure.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Field Level Media / February 10
Thunder's Nikola Topic back after cancer battle
Nikola Topic, an Oklahoma City Thunder first-round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, made his debut in the G League Monday night as he returned from fighting testicular cancer.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 19
Thunder’s Nikola Topic returns to court amid cancer treatment
For the first time this season, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic participated in pregame warmups, following his testicular cancer diagnosis. Topic underwent a procedure to battle testicular cancer after making his preseason debut for the Thunder.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / October 30
Thunder’s Nikola Topic begins chemotherapy for testicular cancer
Thunder guard Nikola Topic has been diagnosed with testicular cancer, general manager Sam Presti announced Thursday, via The Oklahoman’s Justin Martinez.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / October 30
Thunder lottery pick Nikola Topic has been diagnosed with cancer
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Nikola Topic has been undergoing treatment for cancer. Thunder general manager Sam Presti revealed on Thursday that Topic was recently diagnosed with testicular cancer.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / October 30
Thunder’s Nikola Topic undergoing treatment for testicular cancer
Nikola Topic, the Thunder‘s lottery pick in the 2024 draft, is being treated for testicular cancer, general manager Sam Presti announced on Thursday, per Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / October 7
What brutal injury means for Thunder guard Nikola Topic
Guard Nikola Topic of the Oklahoma City Thunder missed last season while recovering from a torn ACL. This week's injury won't keep him out as long, but it might be far more painful.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / October 6
Thunder’s Nikola Topic will have to wait a little longer to make NBA debut
After missing his entire rookie season due to an ACL tear, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic won’t be available when his second NBA season tips off either.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / September 17, 2025
Three questions Thunder must answer to win NBA title again
The NBA has had seven different champions in the last seven seasons. The Oklahoma City Thunder want to buck that trend, and they'll be doing it with nearly the same team that won it all in June.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Athlon Sports / August 31, 2025
Thunder Predicted to Trade Nikola Topic to Raptors for Ex-South Carolina Standout
It has been a quiet offseason thus far for the Oklahoma City Thunder as they have made minimal moves after winning the championship last season. Oklahoma City has not made any additions to their roster outside of their two selections in the 2025 NBA Draft that they used on Thomas Sorber and Brooks Barnhizer.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 25, 2025
Thunder’s Nikola Topic cut from Serbia’s 2025 EuroBasket team
The Oklahoma City Thunder had something to look forward to during the offseason as Nikola Topic participated in the 2025 EuroBasket for Serbia. Unfortunately, he was not able to make the team, falling shy of the 12-player roster that will be playing in the tournament.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 17, 2025
Top five young players at this years FIBA EuroBasket
With the FIBA EuroBasket tournament scheduled to start on August 27, fans will be excited to see some of the best players in the world competing for a championship. Here are five young players to keep an eye on.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 14, 2025
Three takeaways from the first weekend of NBA Summer League
Through just four days of NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, we’ve already gotten the chance to see some highly anticipated debuts and matchups. Here are three takeaways from the action.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / July 11, 2025
Thunder guard's first Summer League game is bad news for Western Conference
Now healthy, their rookie guard looks ready to make the defending champs even more dangerous.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / July 8, 2025
Summer League standout could unlock more for the champions
Two games into the Salt Lake City Summer League, the 19-year-old has sparked visions of what might be once he's on the floor with the likes of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren for the Thunder.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / July 24, 2024
Another Thunder lottery pick expected to miss entire first pro season
He will be the second Thunder lottery pick in the past three years to essentially get a redshirt season.
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