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On YouTubeOklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 31
OKC Thunder on Nikola Topic 'We Have His Back'
At Thursday's shoot-around, Sam Presti walked over to reporters to give an update on Rookie Guard Nikola Topic. The No.12 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft underwent a testicular procedure following the team's first preseason game, which Presti informed the media was a necessary biopsy.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 31
Thunder veteran Isaiah Hartenstein’s ‘supportive’ reaction to Nikola Topic’s cancer diagnosis
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti announced Nikola Topic’s testicular cancer diagnosis at shootaround before the team’s game against the Washington Wizards, and after a 127-108 win, Isaiah Hartenstein addressed Topic’s health.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 30
Thunder’s Mark Daigneault gives positive Nikola Topic update after cancer diagnosis
OKLAHOMA CITY — For the first time since the announcement of Nikola Topic’s testicular cancer diagnosis, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault addressed the guard’s health during his media availability.
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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / October 30
Thunder Rookie May Miss Second Season in a Row
Just weeks before the start of the 2025-26 season, reports surfaced about Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic undergoing a testicular procedure. As if it couldn’t get any worse, there’s now no timetable for the 20-year-old to make his return, in the coming season or beyond.
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Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Ball Exclusives / October 30
OKC Thunder’s Nikola Topic Undergoing Treatment For Testicular Cancer
Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti told reporters on Thursday that guard Nikola Topic has been diagnosed with testicular cancer and has already begun chemotherapy.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Field Level Media / October 30
Thunder G Nikola Topic in treatment for testicular cancer
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic has started chemotherapy treatment after being diagnosed with testicular cancer, general manager Sam Presti announced Thursday.
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 / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 30
OKC Thunder Guard Nikola Topic Diagnosed with Testicular Cancer
At Thursday’s shootaround, Oklahoma City Thunder General Manager Sam Presti announced that rookie guard Nikola Topic has been diagnosed with testicular cancer.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 20
NBA Notes: Nets, Kobe Bufkin, Thunder, Nikola Topic, Pacers
The Nets have waived guard Kobe Bufkin, as reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania. Brooklyn later confirmed the move. Bufkin was traded from Atlanta to Brooklyn last month for $110,000 in cash considerations, joining a crowded backcourt that already featured recent first-rounders Ben Saraf, Egor Demin and Nolan Traore.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Field Level Media / October 19
Thunder pick up options on Cason Wallace, Nikola Topic
The reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder picked up the fourth-year option on guard Cason Wallace and the third-year option on guard Nikola Topic on Sunday.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / October 8
This Thunder Rookie Guard Benefits from the Nikola Topic Injury
While they had a fair offseason, the Oklahoma City Thunder aren’t without problems. With the Nikola Topic injury sending yet another change in OKC’s potential rotation, another Thunder rookie guard gets to shine in his stead.
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 / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 22
Why Thunder Guard Nikola Topic Needs to Crack OKC's Rotation in Year One
There aren't many questions surrounding the Oklahoma City Thunder's roster heading into the 2025-26 campaign. After winning 68 regular season games in 2024-25 and beating out the Indiana Pacers to claim OKC's first NBA title, the Thunder return most of last year's roster and should be in for another impressive showing.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 19
What Should You Expect From Nikola Topic This Season?
The Thunder are no strangers to delayed debuts for highly-touted prospects. Center Chet Holmgren missed his entire rookie season due to a Lisfranc injury suffered in an offseason scrimmage and 2025 first-round pick center Thomas Sorber is already ruled out for the season with a torn ACL suffered in offseason workouts.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / September 17
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 / 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 / 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.
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.
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.
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 / 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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