Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Oklahoma City Thunder's Nikola Topic Battling Testicular Cancer

10/31/2025

34 5 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Nikola Topic, Oklahoma City Thunder guard, has been diagnosed with testicular cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy, per Sam Presti.
The diagnosis followed a testicular procedure earlier this month.
Presti said there are no expectations for Topic's return until he is ready.
Topic has remained active in training and has a strong medical team.
Topic was drafted 12th overall in 2024 and missed the 2024-25 season due to a torn ACL.

1 of 1

Story summary

Nikola Topic, Oklahoma City Thunder guard, has been diagnosed with testicular cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy, per Sam Presti.
The diagnosis followed a testicular procedure earlier this month.
Presti said there are no expectations for Topic's return until he is ready.
Topic has remained active in training and has a strong medical team.
Topic was drafted 12th overall in 2024 and missed the 2024-25 season due to a torn ACL.