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| HT/WT: 6-6, 200 lbs |
| Birthplace: Novi Sad, MB |
| Age: 21 |
| Experience: 1 |
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Top Nikola Topic News
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Thunder's Nikola Topic: Won't play Wednesday
Topic (back) will remain on the inactive list for Wednesday's game in Dallas.
Topic has yet to play this season, and per standard Thunder protocol, Oklahoma City has not released any updates on where he is in his rehab. He should be viewed as week-to-week moving forward.
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Thunder's Nikola Topic: Remains out Monday
Topic (back) won't play in Monday's game against the Suns, Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic reports.
There was an error on the Thunder's initial injury report, so both Thomas Sorber (knee) and Topic will remain sidelined Monday. He's without a clear timetable for a return to action.
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Thunder's Nikola Topic: Ready for season debut
Topic (back) is off the injury report for Monday's game versus the Suns.
Topic is ready to make his season debut following offseason back surgery. His return comes at an opportune juncture for the Thunder, as Topic helps fortify the team's backcourt depth after Oklahoma City lost Jalen Williams to a serious ankle injury Sunday.
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Thunder's Nikola Topic: Sidelined again Thursday
Topic (back) won't play in Thursday's game against the Nuggets.
Topic is out again Thursday, as expected. He doesn't have a definitive return date, so he should be considered week-to-week.
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Thunder's Nikola Topic: Won't play Tuesday
Topic (back) won't play in Tuesday's season opener against the Spurs, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.
Topic lacks a concrete timetable for his season debut due to offseason back surgery. He's set to serve as backcourt depth once healthy for the Thunder.
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Thunder's Nikola Topic: Listed out Thursday
Topic (back) is out for Thursday's preseason game against Houston, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.
Topic continues to miss time while on the mend from a back injury. His next opportunity to take the court will arrive Tuesday in the regular-season opener against the Spurs.
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Thunder's Nikola Topic: Won't play Tuesday
Topic (back) won't play Tuesday against Indiana, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Topic is sitting out this exhibition with a back injury. He has no timeline for a return ahead of Thursday's game against the Rockets.
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Thunder's Nikola Topic: Not traveling to Atlanta
Topic (back) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Hawks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Topic and the rest of the Thunder's regulars won't travel to Atlanta for the first half of a back-to-back set. The 2024 lottery pick has yet to play this preseason after undergoing back surgery in mid-June, and it's unclear when he'll be cleared for game action.
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Thunder's Nikola Topic: Ruled out Wednesday
Topic (back) won't play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Bucks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Topic is still ramping up after undergoing back surgery in mid-June, and he'll miss a second straight preseason game. His next chance to play in the preseason will come Monday against the Hawks.
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Thunder's Nikola Topic: Remains on sidelines
Topic (back) will not play in Tuesday's preseason opener against the Pelicans, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Topic had been limited during training camp, so it's unsurprising that Oklahoma City will take a cautious approach with him in the preseason opener. The 21-year-old will travel to Tulsa, and his status will be worth monitoring ahead of the Thunder's remaining exhibition contests.
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Thunder's Nikola Topic: Limited to start camp
Topic (back) will be limited when training camp begins, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports
General manager Sam Presti announced the restriction Thursday, and Topic is currently dealing with a back issue stemming from offseason surgery. The 21-year-old guard's participation level will be worth monitoring throughout camp as Oklahoma City prepares for the preseason.
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Thunder's Nikola Topic: Undergoes back surgery
Topic (back) underwent surgery Saturday and is expected to be ready for the start of training camp, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.
With the Thunder's season over, Topic underwent a minimally invasive lumbar microdiscectomy procedure, and the operation shouldn't impact his availability for the start of the 2026-27 campaign. The guard played sparingly during the postseason after appearing in 10 regular-season games for Oklahoma City, averaging 5.2 points, 4.4 assists and 1.9 rebounds in 16.0 minutes per contest.
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Thunder's Nikola Topic: Logs DNP in season-ending loss
Topic did not see the floor in Saturday's 111-103 loss to the Spurs in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.
Topic appeared in nine games this postseason, though he never logged more than six garbage-time minutes. The 20-year-old missed the entire 2024-25 season due to a partial ACL tear in his left knee that required surgery. He returned to action during the 2025 Summer League but was later diagnosed with testicular cancer after making one preseason appearance. Topic ultimately made his NBA regular-season debut Feb. 12 and averaged 5.2 points, 4.4 assists and 1.9 rebounds in 16.0 minutes per showing across 10 regular-season games (two starts) in 2025-26.
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Thunder's Nikola Topic: Back to bench Sunday
Topic won't start in Sunday's Game 1 of the Western Conference first-round series against Phoenix, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Topic started in Oklahoma City's final two games of the regular season, most recently recording 18 points, four rebounds and 14 assists across 39 minutes versus the Suns last Sunday. With the Thunder's starters healthy to begin the playoffs, Topic will move back to the bench while potentially dropping out of the rotation altogether.
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Thunder's Nikola Topic: Dishes 14 dimes
Topic supplied 18 points (8-16 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 0-3 FT), 14 assists and four rebounds in 39 minutes during Sunday's 135-103 loss to the Suns.
Starting his second consecutive game to close the regular season, Topic recorded his second double-double in as many outings, though it came in a lopsided loss. He's unlikely to see much playing time in the playoffs, but Topic's potential is clear, and the 20-year-old's return to action late in the campaign is a major positive after being sidelined while undergoing treatment for testicular cancer.
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Thunder's Nikola Topic: Double-doubles in spot start
Topic accumulated 14 points (6-12 FG, 2-3 3Pt), two rebounds, 11 assists and four steals in 39 minutes during Friday's 127-107 loss to the Nuggets.
Topic made the first start of his career, recording his first double-double while also adding a career-high four steals. Although his role remains limited on most nights, the upside is clear. The Thunder has nothing to play for in Sunday regular-season finale, meaning Topic could once again find himself serving as the starting point guard.
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Thunder's Nikola Topic: Making first NBA start Friday
Topic is in the Thunder's starting lineup against the Nuggets on Friday, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
The Thunder are resting multiple starters and key rotational players for Friday's game, so Topic will start for the first time in his NBA career. He appeared in three of the Thunder's last four games and averaged 1.3 points, 3.0 assists and 1.7 rebounds over 10.0 minutes per game over that span.
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Thunder's Nikola Topic: Back with parent club
The Thunder recalled Topic from the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Tuesday, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.
Oklahoma City won't play again until Thursday versus the Celtics, but it's unclear if Topic will end up remaining with the team for that contest. The 2024 first-round pick has averaged 3.2 points, 2.0 assists and 1.6 rebounds in 10.6 minutes per game through his first five NBA appearances but hasn't been included in the rotation in any of the Thunder's last six contests.
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Thunder's Nikola Topic: Recalled by G League
The Thunder recalled Topic from the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Saturday, Rylan Stiles of SI.com reports.
Topic will rejoin the parent club after suiting up earlier Saturday in the Blue's 123-117 loss to the Texas Legends, finishing with 28 points (11-15 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, six assists, two steals and one block in 28 minutes. While he'll be available for the Thunder for their matchup with the Warriors later Saturday, Topic isn't expected to see extended playing time off the bench after having already logged a heavy workload in the G League just hours earlier.
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