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Nikola Topic: Back on court

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After a terrifying setback, being diagnosed with testicular cancer following his comeback from an ACL injury, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic is returning to the team’s training process.

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His agent, Misko Raznatovic, revealed that Topic has successfully completed chemotherapy and is now resuming training. "The chemotherapy has been successfully completed, and he is now returning to the training process, although he remained active even during the therapy," Raznatovic said in an interview with TV Arena Sport.

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His manager, Miško Ražnatovic , in a New Year's interview for TV Arena sport, shared the latest, optimistic details about Topic's condition, confirming that he had been in contact with him. The chemotherapy was successfully completed and he is now returning to the training process, although he was active during the therapy as well. It's hard to pinpoint a timeline, but I sincerely hope he gets minutes this year, not only in the G League, but on the NBA floor as well, if everything goes the way it is right now.

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He added that this was a difficult period for the young player. Illness is difficult for anyone, especially when it happens unexpectedly to someone who is only 20 years old and who already missed the previous season with a knee injury. Nikola endured all that and is on the road to recovery. If he stays healthy, and I believe he will, everything that has happened in the last two years will only strengthen his character. If he managed to overcome these two obstacles, nothing will be difficult or impossible for him later.

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Clemente Amanza: Mark Daigneault on Nikola Topic doing pregame warmups while still going through cancer treatment: “He’s doing a great job navigating what’s obviously a tough circumstance. Despite the fact your body goes through hell in that situation, he’s still conditioning himself.”

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Clemente Almanza: Nikola Topic out here in pregame warmups. First time I’ve seen him since his testicular cancer diagnosis. Good to see him

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Justin Martinez: Here’s Mark Daigneault on Nikola Topic, who’s undergoing chemotherapy for testicular cancer. “He’s doing great given the circumstances, which is not surprising.”

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Michael Scotto: Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti says Nikola Topic is being treated for testicular cancer with chemotherapy. Doctors are “extremely positive” about his outlook, Presti said. 🙏🏼

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James Ham: Chet Holmgren has been ruled out for OKC tonight due to back soreness. Jalen Williams is still out. Isaiah Joe, Nikola Topic, Kenrich Williams, Thomas Sorber all listed as out.

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Michael Scotto: The Oklahoma City Thunder exercised the fourth-year team option on guard Cason Wallace ($7.42 million) and third-year team option on guard Nikola Topić ($5.43 million) for the 2026-27 season.

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Justin Martinez: The OKC Thunder announced it has exercised its third-year contract option on Nikola Topić and its fourth-year contract option on Cason Wallace.

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Michael Scotto: Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topić had a testicular procedure today. He will be re-evaluated in approximately four to six weeks.

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Eurohoops: 🙌🇷🇸 Nikola Jokic didn’t like the fact that Nikola Topic didn’t high five to everybody on the bench when he was subbed and made him get up an greet all his teammates. #Eurobasket True leadership 👏 pic.x.com/JIPA4mDTpq

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