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On YouTubeOklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Draft on SI / September 9
Serbia’s Shock EuroBasket Makes It Clear: Time for Nikola Topic
Serbia has been shocked in EuroBasket once more. A 92-86 defeat at the hands of Lauri Markkanen and Finald has sent Serbia packing at the Round of 16. It's a deeply disappointing performance, and one reminiscent of their loss to Italy in the Round of 16 at EuroBasket 2022.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 9
OKC Thunder: A Look Back at Nikola Topic’s Pre-Draft Stock
With rookie Thomas Sorber now out for the 2025-26 season due to injury, guard Nikola Topic is now the sole focus for those hoping the reigning champion Thunder will add even more talent next year.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 8
Nikola Topic Can Learn From OKC Thunder Teammates the Path to Early Playing Time
Oklahoma City is in a prime position to compete for another championship as the season starts back up in October. Going back-to-back is easier said than done, but the Thunder will undoubtedly be the odds on favorite to win the NBA title.
The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz
43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 7
OKC Thunder's Nikola Topic Likely Hindered From 2025-26 All-Rookie Contention
Serbian point guard Nikola Topic is gearing up for his first Oklahoma City Thunder season after missing every 2024-25 regular-season and playoff game with a partially torn ACL in his left knee.
20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA
Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / September 6
Sorber Injury Puts Bigger Spotlight on Nikola Topic
Thomas Sorber‘s torn ACL is unfortunate news for OKC, but it also opens up a bigger run for Nikola Topic in his rookie season. Topic, who also happened to redshirt his first year with the team, is set to make his debut this time.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Athlon Sports / August 31
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
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 / Hoops Rumors / August 23
Nikola Jokic headlines Serbia's roster for EuroBasket
The Serbian national team has officially announced its roster for the upcoming EuroBasket tournament.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 18
Top 2024 picks getting valuable experience at EuroBasket
France's national basketball team is missing many of the players who led them to a silver medal in the Paris Olympics last summer. That absence opens the door for the NBA's top two picks from the 2024 draft to shine.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 18
Can Nikola Topic Crack OKC Thunder Rotation?
Guard Nikola Topic has already seen one of the more interesting starts to a career ever, becoming the first player in league history to earn a championship ring without taking the floor. Taken at No.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 17
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 / Fadeaway World / August 16
Nikola Jokic Checks Nikola Topic For Ignoring His Teammates, Makes Him High-Five Everyone
Nikola Jokic may be quiet off the court, but he’s not afraid to speak up when something doesn’t sit right with him. During Serbia’s latest FIBA EuroBasket game, 19-year-old guard Nikola Topic walked to the bench after being subbed out and completely ignored his teammates along the sideline.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Analysis Network / August 13
‘Amazing’ Thunder teammate helped Nikola Topic prepare for NBA, he was in the exact same spot
Nikola Topic is expected to be the Oklahoma City Thunder’s biggest offseason “addition,” and he’s been shown the ropes by a player who’s been in the exact same situation.
NBA News / NBA Draft on SI / August 12
Most Exciting Young Players To Watch at EuroBasket 2025
FIBA EuroBasket 2025 will be underway at the end of August, and even though rosters aren't quite finalized, the summer competition could become a great opportunity to watch young NBA talent and future NBA talent compete at high stakes.
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.
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 / 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 / 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 / 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 / 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 / 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.
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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