Nikola Topić of OKC Thunder undergoes successful back surgery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 11:29 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topić has undergone successful back surgery, as announced by the team on June 13, 2026. The minimally invasive procedure aimed to address a bulging disk in his lower back. Topić previously missed his rookie season due to a torn ACL and faced additional health challenges after being diagnosed with testicular cancer last fall. He made his NBA debut earlier this year and is expected to be ready for the start of training camp.
- •Topić underwent a lumbar microdiscectomy at the Carrell Clinic in Dallas.
- •He was the No. 12 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
- •Topić appeared in 10 regular-season games and nine playoff games this season.
- •He is expected to be ready for NBA training camp.
- 11:29 PMYahoo Sports — Nikola Topic injury update: OKC Thunder guard undergoes surgery
"OKC Thunder guard Nikola Topić is expected to be ready for the start of NBA training camp after undergoing back surgery, the team announced Saturday.
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