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OKC Thunder assign Nikola Topic to G League ahead of return

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 7:10 PM

Last updated Nov 7, 2026

OKC Thunder assign Nikola Topic to G League ahead of return
Summary

The Oklahoma City Thunder announced the assignment of Nikola Topic to the G League on November 7, 2026. This move comes as Topic works to recover from back surgery that sidelined him for the entire 2026-27 regular season. After dealing with injuries throughout his career, including a torn ACL and a cancer diagnosis, Topic aims to gain valuable playing time with the OKC Blue. He is expected to participate in their upcoming game against the Osceola Magic on November 8, 2026.

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  • •Nikola Topic has been assigned to the Oklahoma City Blue of the NBA G League.
  • •He underwent back surgery and missed the entire season so far.
  • •Topic was the No. 12 pick in the 2024 NBA draft.
  • •He has faced multiple serious injuries and health challenges in his career.
  • •He is expected to play against the Osceola Magic on November 8, 2026.
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  • 7:10 PMYahoo Sports — OKC Thunder assign Nikola Topic to G League
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