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Thunder’s Nikola Topić Undergoes Testicular Procedure, Out 4–6 Weeks

The timeline pushes the 2024 No. 12 pick’s long-awaited debut to roughly November.

Overview

  • Oklahoma City announced Monday that Nikola Topić had a testicular procedure and will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks.
  • With the Thunder opening Oct. 21, the update window points to an earliest return in early-to-mid November and roughly 10–15 games missed.
  • Topić, 20, sat out the entire 2024–25 season while recovering from a torn ACL after being drafted No. 12 overall.
  • He started Sunday’s preseason opener against Charlotte and posted 10 points and seven assists in 31 minutes before the team’s announcement.
  • The Thunder’s guard depth lessens immediate rotation impact, though injuries to Thomas Sorber (ACL) and Kenrich Williams (knee) also factor into depth planning.