Nikola Topic Rumors

Justin Martinez: Nikola Topić has been recalled from the OKC Blue, per Thunder PR.

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Brandon Rahbar: Thunder has recalled Nikola Topić from the OKC Blue. Topić played today but will be available tonight vs the Warriors.

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Brandon Rahbar: Nikola Topic with the OKC Blue today 29 PTS, 10-18 FG, 2-6 3PT, 4 REB, 9 AST, 2 TO

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Brandon Rahbar: Jalen Williams, Ajay Mitchell and Branden Carlson remain out tonight vs the Knicks. Nikola Topic is out due to playing in an OKC Blue game right now. SGA and Isaiah Hartenstein return after sitting out the first night of a back to back.

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Brandon Rahbar: Nikola Topic was assigned to the Blue today. Nikola Topic was recalled from the Blue today.

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Following a dominant victory over the Boston Celtics, 31-year-old Jokic spoke candidly about his anticipation of seeing Nikola Topic. The two shared a brief but impactful tenure with the senior Serbian national team, and Nuggets leader was quick to offer high praise for the 20-year-old point guard. “He’s a really good guy, really talented. I know he’s the future of Serbian basketball,” stressed the Sombor native in a postgame interview following Wednesday’s win.

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Following his second career NBA appearance, 20-year-old Nikola Topic reflected on an arduous journey back to the hardwood. The young guard overcame a torn ACL that sidelined him during the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 2024-25 championship run, only to face a subsequent diagnosis of testicular cancer last October. “I have to thank the organization as a whole, from the players and coaching staff to the medical team. They were incredibly supportive throughout the entire process. And, of course, the fans as well,” he remarked during a postgame interview at Paycom Center on Friday, after helping the Thunder secure a victory over the Brooklyn Nets. “I’ll remember that for the rest of my life, and I’ll try to kind of say thank you on the court,” he added.

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In 12:22 of action, 20-year-old Topic went for two points on 1/3 shots, one assist, and one rebound, and also committed three turnovers. “He’s in the infant stages of returning to full game shape,” noted head coach Mark Daigneault in a postgame press conference. “What chemotherapy does to your body is really remarkable. It’s crazy what it does to you physically. The road back from that is different for everybody, and it’s highly challenging.” “I don’t ever want to try and say that I can fully understand or comprehend everything he’s been through,” added teammate Chet Holmgren. “With my situations, I was fighting to get back to my career. Anybody who’s battling cancer is fighting for their life, and I could never begin to understand what that’s like.”

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Legion Hoops: Standing ovation in OKC as Nikola Topic makes his return to the court after battling cancer. Incredible ??

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Justin Martinez: Final: Bucks 110, Thunder 93 Chet Holmgren: 16 points and 13 boards Isaiah Joe: 17 points and 4 boards Jared McCain: 13 points and 3 boards Nikola Topic made his NBA debut. Ousmane Dieng made his return to OKC, racking up 19 points and 11 boards. OKC enters the All-Star break with a 42-14 record.

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Brandon Rahbar: Chet Holmgren on Nikola Topic: “I don’t ever want to say I can full comprehend or understand what he went through. With my situations, I was fighting to get back to my career. Anybody who is fighting cancer is fighting for their lives.. Speaks to the strength of Top.”

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Brandon Rahbar: Nikola Topic gets a standing ovation and a roaring cheer from the OKC crowd as he checks in for the first time in his NBA career.

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Brandon Rahbar: Nikola Topic is AVAILABLE tonight to make his NBA debut vs the Bucks. Incredible.

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Justin Martinez: Asked Mark Daigneault about Nikola Topic playing for the OKC Blue tonight: "Great accomplishment. I just can't say enough about him as a guy. His mental toughness, maturity and resilience. ... We're all just collectively thrilled that he's back playing basketball. I know he's missed it a great deal. This is just so good for him mentally to get his feet back underneath him."

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