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Thunder Rookie Nikola Topic Participates in Pregame Warmups During Cancer Treatment

The 2024 No. 12 pick continues chemotherapy with no announced timetable for a debut.

Overview

  • Topic joined pregame warmups before Thursday's 122-101 win over the Clippers at Paycom Center, the first time reporters have seen him on court since his diagnosis.
  • He remains out for the season as he undergoes chemotherapy following an October procedure that confirmed testicular cancer.
  • General manager Sam Presti has set no timeline for a return, emphasizing that treatment is the priority and that the organization fully supports him.
  • Head coach Mark Daigneault praised Topic's approach, saying he is doing well and staying physically engaged where possible.
  • Doctors working with the Thunder are described as optimistic about his outlook, and teammates have publicly lauded his resilience.