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The Oklahoma City Thunder are the favorites to win the NBA Finals, and they did it without a marquee draft pick. Entering the 2024-25 NBA season, the Oklahoma City Thunder were expected to be one of the very best teams in the NBA, and they did not disappoint, losing only four games in the Western Conference playoffs to make the NBA Finals.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / May 29

Nikola Topic is Four Games Away from History

The Oklahoma City Thunder made it to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012. They have another roster that looks like it will remain at or near the top for years to come.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Fadeaway World / May 27

OKC Could Get Even Scarier Next Season By Adding Young Serbian Star

The Oklahoma City Thunder are already one of the most terrifying young teams in the NBA, but next season, they might become downright unstoppable. That’s because Serbian phenom Nikola Topic, the No.

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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.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Draft on SI / April 22

2024 Lottery Pick Finally Getting up Shots after Missing Rookie Season

After tearing his ACL before the NBA Draft and being forced to sit out what would have been his rookie season, Nikola Topic seems to be nearing full health again.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / April 20

Mavericks could trade for recent Thunder lottery pick

The Dallas Mavericks should be on the lookout for players who can help the team in both the present and future. One of those players could be Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Nikola Topic, who was the No.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / March 22

'He's Getting Bigger': OKC's Kenrich Williams Details Nikola Topic's Recovery

The focus has been on the present for the Oklahoma City Thunder en route to its clinching of the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference on Thursday — but it might be forgotten that it has a first-round pick still lurking in the background.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / March 18

Why Thunder are Better Off Trading Their Draft Picks

In a draft class headlined by Cooper Flagg and Ace Bailey, the Thunder could end up with many picks. This year, they own the Sixers’ top-six protected pick, Clippers or Rockets pick swap (take the better of the two), and Heat lottery-protected pick.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / October 9

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NBA News / LWOSports.com / October 4

One Question for Every Thunder Player for the 2024-25 Season

The Oklahoma City Thunder now have high expectations and questions to answer heading into the 2024-25 season. With training camp here and the regular season a few weeks away, the anticipation continues to grow in OKC.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 3

Thunder Rookie Guard Working Through Similar Trajectory to Chet Holmgren

Projected to be one of the first players off the board in the 2024 NBA Draft, Serbian guard Nikola Topic eventually slid down the draft board because of a partially-torn ACL suffered overseas.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Draft on SI / October 1

Thunder Rookie Gets Sage Advice From Rising Star on Rehab Process

The Oklahoma City Thunder lucked into a lottery pick in the 2024 NBA Draft with a savvy trade made with the Houston Rockets. This allowd the Thunder to enjoy a 57 win season which landed them the No.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 29

Thunder Give an Update on Nikola Topic

The moment the draft card was turned in for Nikola Topic with the no. 12 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, the Oklahoma City Thunder knew the highly talented point guard was destined to miss the entire 2024-25 NBA season fresh off a pair of ACL injuries during this past campaign.

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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 / NBA Draft on SI / September 26

Thunder GM Sam Presti Gives Update on Rookie Nikola Topic

The Thunder got a nice surprise at the 2024 NBA Draft, when projected top pick Nikola Topic fell into their lap at No. 12 overall. A 6-foot-6 guard with premier scoring, passing and playmaking ability, Topic was a projected top-five pick for much of the cycle, but eventually saw a knee injury that caused his stock to fall into OKC’s range.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Draft on SI / September 8

How Nikola Topic's Season-Ending Injury has Rendered him an Unconventional Advantage

After the draft in June, Oklahoma City is entering a situation reminiscent of when they drafted Chet Holmgren at No. 2 overall a couple years prior. There's a bit of nuance, but the Thunder's new draft pick in Nikola Topic is facing a very similar dynamic as Holmgren when he missed out on what would have been his rookie season.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Draft on SI / September 6

Nikola Topic Fits the OKC Thunder Draft Strategy

Nikola Topic was one of the more polarizing players in the 2024 NBA Draft, getting off to a white-hot start in the Adriatic league, before seeing a few injuries derail his momentum.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 13

What Are Realistic Expectations for Nikola Topic's First Year with the OKC Thunder?

With a handful of talented guards and wings on Oklahoma City's roster, Sam Presti selecting Nikola Topic in the lottery of the 2024 NBA Draft came as a surprise to many NBA observers.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 1

Nikola Topic Pegged as Best Pick in 2024 NBA Draft According to NBA Executives

The Oklahoma City Thunder made a surprise pick in the 2024 NBA Draft - as many pegged the 57-win squad to select a more pro-ready option with their No.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Draft on SI / July 29

OKC Thunder: How Nikola Topic's On-Court Absence can be Beneficial this Season

On Wednesday, Thunder guard Nikola Topic underwent a successful procedure to repair a left ACL tear. This comes over a month after Oklahoma City selected the Serbian guard with the 12th overall pick, leaving Topic to miss the entire upcoming season before seeing his NBA debut in the 2025-26 season.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / July 24

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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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / July 6

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.

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