# Nikola Topic health and professional status

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nikola-topic-health-and-professional-status
> Updated: 2026-11-09T06:03:05.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-09: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nikola-topic-makes-g-league-debut-for-oklahoma-city-thunder

### 2026-11-02: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oklahoma-city-thunder-declines-nikola-topic-contract-option

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