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Nikola Topic health and professional status

Overview

Serbian guard Nikola Topic has faced significant medical challenges during his tenure with the Oklahoma City Thunder, including a torn ACL, testicular cancer requiring chemotherapy, and recent back surgery.

Following these health concerns, Topic made his competitive return playing for the Thunder’s G League affiliate, recording 10 points and four steals in a game against the Magic.

Regarding his professional future, the Oklahoma City Thunder decided not to exercise the contract option for Topic for the 2027/28 season. As a result, the player is projected to become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2027.

Entities

Nikola Topić · Oklahoma City Thunder · DaRon Holmes · G League · NBA

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Nikola Topic makes G League debut for Oklahoma City Thunder

    Nikola Topic returned to basketball with the Oklahoma City Thunder's G League affiliate, scoring 10 points and recording four steals in his debut following a period of health issues.

  2. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Oklahoma City Thunder decline Nikola Topic option

    The Oklahoma City Thunder will not exercise Nikola Topic’s contract option, making the Serbian guard an unrestricted free agent next summer following a series of significant health setbacks.

Sources

basketusa.com · bl-portal.com · gazzetta.gr · meridiansport.rs · sportal.blic.rs · totalbasket.gr