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Thunder Rookie Nikola Topić Undergoes Testicular Procedure, Will Miss Start of Season

The setback extends the 20-year-old lottery pick’s wait after an ACL erased his first year, with Oklahoma City’s backcourt depth reducing near-term impact.

Oct 5, 2025; North Charleston, South Carolina, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic (44) lays up a shot against the Charlotte Hornets in the first quarter at North Charleston Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Arthur Ellis-Imagn Images
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 10: Nikola Topic #44 and Chris Youngblood #40 of the Oklahoma City Thunder walk off the court during a break in the second half of a 2025 NBA Summer League game against the Brooklyn Nets at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 10, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Oklahoma City said Monday that Topić had a testicular procedure and will be re-evaluated in approximately four to six weeks.
  • The team’s timetable points to an update in early to mid-November, so he will not be available for the Oct. 21 opener against the Rockets.
  • Topić started the preseason opener in Charlotte and logged 10 points and seven assists, though the club has not disclosed specifics about the injury.
  • The No. 12 pick in 2024 missed all of last season following ACL surgery, further delaying his long-anticipated NBA debut.
  • The Thunder retain ample guard depth with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Alex Caruso and Cason Wallace, while Thomas Sorber (ACL) and Kenrich Williams (knee) are also sidelined.