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Thunder Rookie Nikola Topic to Miss at Least Four Weeks After Testicular Procedure
Nikola Topic underwent a testicular procedure requiring at least four weeks of recovery, delaying his integration into the Oklahoma City Thunder's roster this season.
- Oklahoma City Thunder announced on Monday that rookie guard Nikola Topic will miss at least four weeks after a testicular procedure.
- Having missed 2024-25 while rehabbing his ACL, Nikola Topic tore his ACL in May 2024 after being selected No. 12 in the 2024 NBA Draft.
- In preseason action, Nikola Topic averaged 10.8 points, 5.8 assists and 3.2 rebounds through six games and started the Oct. 5, 2025 win over Charlotte with 10 points and seven assists.
- The Thunder will enter Oct. 21 without a key rotation piece as Nikola Topic's debut is delayed two weeks, with Kenrich Williams and Thomas Sorber also sidelined, the team said.
- The Thunder expect to reassess Nikola Topic, 20-year-old guard, between Nov. 3-17, marking another setback for a player poised to fight for rotation minutes.
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Thunder's Nikola Topic Out At Least 4-6 Weeks After Testicular Surgery
·Oklahoma City, United States
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A key Oklahoma City Thunder guard has undergone a testicular procedure and will be out for at least the start of the year.
·United States
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