-
Follow Us
On Facebook
On Flipboard
On Twitter
Free Newsletters
On YouTubeOklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 24
Oklahoma City Thunder’s biggest Nikola Topic concern after 2025 NBA Summer League
The Oklahoma City Thunder are entering the 2025-26 season as the defending champions. However, Nikola Topic unfortunately did not play a single game in what was a landmark season.
OKC Thunder Guard Nikola Topic Looks Ready for NBA Basketball
After a long wait, observers were finally able to see Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic on an NBA court. A once-heralded prospect from Serbia, Topic was viewed as a potential top-5 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft class before suffering a torn ACL in the predraft process.
OKC Thunder: Which Rotation Could See Nikola Topic Shine?
Nikola Topic, the Oklahoma City Thunder's No. 12 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, has now completed his first NBA Summer League following his one-year-plus long recovery from his torn ACL—an injury that was known by general manager Sam Presti on draft night.
The 'Most NBA games played' quiz
How many of the career leaders for games played in the NBA can you name in five minutes?
OKC's Nikola Topic has Potential, it Might Just Take Some Time
NBA Summer League came and went, but there are some valuable things Oklahoma City Thunder fans can take away from the slate. One of the more important things to watch for was Nikola Topic's impact — the franchise's incoming rookie who missed all of last season with an injury.
NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / July 16
Channing Frye says Nikola Topic showed at NBA Summer League what he has never seen before
Former NBA player Channing Frye has been left impressed with what he has seen from Nikola Topic. The OKC Thunder player was drafted by the franchise last season, but an ACL injury meant that he would not be able to take the court in their run to win the championship.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 14
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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 12
What Thunder’s Nikola Topic learned from lost rookie season
Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Nikola Topic addressed the silver lining that came with surrendering the 2024-25 campaign due to a torn left ACL injury. Watching his team’s historic championship season from the sidelines wasn’t easy.
Why Nikola Topic’s Summer League Stretch is Exciting for OKC Thunder
Oklahoma City’s Summer League certainly didn’t contain as many storylines as years past, but sometimes that’s a good thing. And in the Thunder’s case, coming off an NBA championship, that’s the best case scenario.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 11
Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell’s ‘awesome’ Nikola Topic admission during Summer League
For the first time since being selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2024 NBA Draft, Ajay Mitchell and first-round pick Nikola Topic are competing alongside one another amid Summer League.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 11
Thunder’s Nikola Topic slapped with harsh reality of NBA
With a few games under his belt, Oklahoma City Thunder prospect Nikola Topic is adapting to an NBA regimen, including back-to-back games, which is something he’s getting used to.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / July 11
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 / Last Word On Sports / July 8
2 Thunder Guards Battling For Rotational Minutes Next Season
The Thunder have begun their summer league journey in Utah, before heading to Vegas for the main event Friday. They already played two games, with the third and final one happening tonight.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / July 8
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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 7
Thunder guard Nikola Topic’s Summer League success proves the rich keep getting richer
The Oklahoma City Thunder recently held their championship parade after winning the Larry O’Brien Trophy with a young roster anchored on players with talent, length, and versatility.
OKC Thunder: Nikola Topic Will Need Time to Develop
Nikola Topic has been a widely discussed player in recent months, having sat out of the Thunder’s championship season due to injury, but potentially brining some needed talent at the point guard position.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 6
How Thunder’s 2024 lottery pick played in Summer League after season-long injury
The long-awaited debut of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 2024 first-round pick, Nikola Topic, headlined the team’s Summer League opener against the Memphis Grizzlies in Utah.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Draft on SI / July 6
Nikola Topic Has Flashes of Brilliance in NBA Summer League Debut
International players dominated the top of the 2024 NBA Draft. French forwards Zaccharie Risacher and Alex Sarr claimed the first two spots respectively, and a third French forward, Tidjane Salaun, went sixth overall to the Charlotte Hornets.
Nikola Topic Deserves Extended Grace Period as He Works Through Wrinkles
It was about as good of a Summer League debut for Thunder rookie Nikola Topic, all things considered. He certainly looked rusty at times, which led to an excessive amount of turnovers, but that’s should be considered completely normal and expected.
Social Media Reacts to Nikola Topic OKC Thunder Debut
The Oklahoma City Thunder began its Summer League sessions with a trip to Salt Lake City to battle the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday. This evening's affair afforded the Thunder faithful a first look at No.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Draft on SI / July 3
Nikola Topic to Debut for OKC Thunder at Summer League
The 2025 NBA Draft came and went, leaving plenty of NBA franchises with shiny new rookies. Teams league wide left with top overall draftees, mid-first round picks hoping to overachieve and second rounders looking to make a name for themselves.
Nikola Topic Could Provide Spark to OKC Thunder Bench
In just a few days, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic will make his debut for the team at Salt Lake City Summer League. Drafted at No. 12 overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, Topic was previously thought of to be one of the top talents in the class before suffering a knee injury in the EuroLeague.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / June 17
Thunder lottery pick could return to action this summer
He is expected to compete for backup minutes next season.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / May 14
Nikola Topic’s Future is a Serious Concern for OKC
It is no secret that the Oklahoma City Thunder have accelerated its timeline faster than expected, but it seems that they are arming themselves well for years to come.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / September 27
NBA Rookie Preview: Nikola Topic
First things first, Nikola Topic’s rookie preview will clearly be unique from others we’ve done. Considered a top-five pick for the majority of the draft cycle, Topic suffered a partially torn ACL after returning from a previous knee injury in late April.
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.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / July 6, 2024
Thunder sign trio of draft picks
Chosen with the 12th pick, Nikola Topic was originally viewed as a potential top-five selection, but a partially torn ACL caused his draft stock to tumble.
Breaking News
Trending News
Customize Your Newsletter
+
Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!
Popular Quizzes
Today's Latest News
MY ACCOUNT SUBSCRIBE ADVERTISE JOBS FAQ
PRIVACY POLICY EDITORIAL POLICY CONTACT US
ABOUT YARDBARKER TERMS OF SERVICE
PRIVACY POLICY EDITORIAL POLICY CONTACT US
ABOUT YARDBARKER TERMS OF SERVICE
Copyright 2025 YB Media, LLC.
All rights reserved.
Use of this website (including any and all parts and
components) constitutes your acceptance of these
Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
This site is for entertainment purposes only.
There is no gambling offered on this site.
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.
Use of this website (including any and all parts and
components) constitutes your acceptance of these
Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
This site is for entertainment purposes only.
There is no gambling offered on this site.
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.