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Thunder’s Nikola Topić Has Testicular Procedure, Will Be Re-Evaluated in 4–6 Weeks

The 2024 No. 12 pick, coming off an ACL layoff, now awaits a November update that delays his early-season integration.

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Thunder guard Nikola Topic (44) lays up a shot against the Charlotte Hornets in the first quarter at North Charleston Coliseum
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Oct 5, 2025; North Charleston, South Carolina, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic (44) drives up the court against the Charlotte Hornets in the first quarter at North Charleston Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Arthur Ellis-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Oklahoma City announced Monday that Topić underwent a testicular procedure and will be re-evaluated in approximately four to six weeks.
  • The timeline rules him out for the start of the regular season on Oct. 21, with the next update expected in early to mid-November.
  • Topić started the preseason opener in Charlotte on Sunday, logging 10 points and seven assists in 31 minutes.
  • The Thunder’s guard depth — including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Alex Caruso, Cason Wallace, Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins and Ajay Mitchell — is expected to limit early rotation impact, according to multiple outlets.
  • Topić missed all of last season after ACL surgery, and his setback comes as OKC also manages injuries to rookie Thomas Sorber (torn ACL, out for the season) and Kenrich Williams (recent knee procedure).