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Nikola Topic Rumors
Jorge Sierra: Nikola Topic is the third-youngest NBA player to win a title. He has a championship before playing a game in the NBA.
Ahead of Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Pacers on Monday, Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said he's been impressed with how the 2024 first-round pick has handled what is essentially a redshirt season. "In terms of what he's doing right now, he's still X amount of time post-op," Daigneault said. "He's still return-to-performance. I don't think he's the player right now that he will be in training camp. "The thing that's most impressive about him to see is he's incredibly young, he's stateside for the first time, in the NBA for the first time, coming off a long-term injury and he's been unbelievably consistent and mature and professional in his approach. When you watch somebody go through that, you can learn a lot about them."
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Clemente Almanza: Lu Dort on Nikola Topic: "He's been doing a lot of his recovery stuff but you can see the talent and how much more comfortable with the ball. Recently, he started playing with us and be a little more active with us. He's still getting back from his injury but I can see just how comfortable with the ball and the type of player he's going to be."
Aaron Gordon listed as questionable for Game 7
Vinny Benedetto: Aaron Gordon is officially questionable for G7 with a hamstring strain. Jamal Murray is probable with an illness. Russell Westbrook also probable with a right hand sprain. Hunter Tyson is questionable with a right ankle sprain. Nikola Topic is only player on OKC's injury report.
Rylan Stiles: Thunder's injury report for Game 2 vs. Grizzlies: Nikola Topic (ACL) OUT Ousmane Dieng (Calf) OUT
Rylan Stiles: Thunder injury report vs. Hawks Isaiah Hartenstein (nasal fracture) Available Ajay Mitchell (Toe) OUT Nikola Topic (ACL) OUT Alex Ducas (GL) OUT Brandon Carlson (GL) OUT Dillion Jones (GL) OUT
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Rylan Stiles: Thunder Injury Report vs. Pelicans: Nikola Topic (ACL) OUT Ajay Mitchell (Toe) OUT Cason Wallace (Shoulder) OUT Ousmane Dieng (Ankle) OUT Isaiah Joe (Knee) OUT Chet Holmgren and Lu Dort are off the injury report, signaling their return.
Joel Lorenzi: Mark Daigneault, asked about the video of Nikola Topic shooting around, says “he’s more active now than he was a month ago.“ On his approach: “He does not have a lot of emotional ups and downs. He’s the same guy everyday in a circumstance where it’s very difficult to do that.”
Rylan Stiles: Thunder Injury Report: Alex Caruso (Hip Strain) OUT Isaiah Hartenstein (Hand) OUT Chet Holmgren (Hip) OUT Jaylin Williams (Hamstring) OUT Nikola Topic (ACL) OUT Alex Ducas (G League) OUT
Rylan Stiles: Thunder injury report vs Portland: Adam Flagler (G League) OUT Alex Ducas (G League) OUT Isaiah Hartenstein (Hand) OUT Jaylin Williams (Hamstring) OUT Kenrich Williams (Knee) OUT Nikola Topic (ACL) OUT
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