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Nikola Topic Expected to be Ready for Training Camp
According to Marc Stein, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic (back) is expected to be ready for the start of training camp after undergoing a minimally invasive lumbar microdiscectomy procedure. The 20-year-old will miss Summer League, but the training-camp target keeps his 2026-27 developmental track intact. Topic appeared in 10 regular-season games last season, averaging 5.2 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 4.4 assists while showing flashes as a table-setter. Oklahoma City's backcourt is already crowded, so his early fantasy appeal will likely depend on injuries or a larger-than-expected second-unit role. Still, his passing profile makes him worth monitoring once preseason rotations take shape.
Source: Marc Stein
Source: Marc Stein
