Overview
- Topic has joined recent pregame shootarounds at Paycom Center, marking his first on-court activity around media since his October diagnosis.
- He also logged three-on-three work on Christmas morning with two-way players Brooks Barnhizer and Chris Youngblood and assistant coaches.
- Head coach Mark Daigneault praised Topic’s conditioning and described his approach as professional, mature and mentally tough.
- The Thunder have ruled Topic out for the entire 2025–26 season and have not set a timetable as he continues cancer treatment.
- Drafted No. 12 in 2024, Topic missed last season with an ACL tear, played Summer League and one preseason game, then had testicular surgery before GM Sam Presti announced the diagnosis; the team expects an eventual return but prioritizes his health.