Nicola Topic, the Thunder’s No. 12 pick in 2024, missed his entire rookie season with a torn ACL. Then he showed up at Summer League and reminded everyone why he was a lottery pick.
He also looked good in the Thunder’s preseason.
Now comes the news that Topic is out following what the team called a “testicular procedure.” He will be re-evaluated in 4-6 weeks, meaning he is expected to be out for at least the first few weeks of the season and potentially until Thanksgiving.
While this is bad news for Topic, it won’t impact the Thunder on the court, OKC is more than deep enough at the guard and wing positions. It starts with MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, but also includes Cason Wallace, Alex Caruso, Aaron Wiggins, Isaiah Joe and Ajay Mitchell (another promising young player deserving of more run).
Two other Thunder players, Thomas Sorber (ACL) and Kenrich Williams (knee surgery), will also miss the start of the season.
