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Sports · Basketball · published 2026-08-25 · via Sports Illustrated

Topic's Contract Decision Looms as Thunder Guard Faces Pivotal Season

Nikola Topic has battled an ACL injury and testicular cancer since joining the Thunder. He made his debut in February and now faces a season that will determine if Oklahoma City picks up his team option. His salary would jump to nearly $7.5 million for 2027-28, complicating the team's financial plans.

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