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www.nbcsports.comHere’s the latest on Nikola Topić based on recent reporting up to 2026.
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Injury and recovery status: Topic’s ACL-related injuries in 2024–2025 were the major headlines during his pre-draft year, with later reports indicating he was rehabbing and aiming for a return in the 2024–25 season. Some outlets tracked his progress through rehab updates and medical evaluations, suggesting continued recovery work rather than a full re-injury. [Sources: Sporting News articles and Basketball news outlets referenced in 2024–25 coverage][1][3][4]
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Professional status after rehab: By late 2025 and into 2026, reporting from multiple outlets described Topic as an active NBA guard for Oklahoma City Thunder, including mentions of him contributing in games after his rehabilitation period, and being evaluated for limited roles off the bench as he resumed on-court activity. This aligns with the expectation that he would rejoin NBA competition following his ACL rehab. [NBC Sports 2025-07-11][4]
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Draft and career trajectory notes: Early projections in 2024 had Topic as a potential top-five pick before his injuries affected his stock; post-injury coverage discussed how teams evaluated his longevity and fit after rehabilitation, with at least some analysis suggesting he could still be a valuable long-term prospect depending on his recovery and development. [BasketNews 2024-05-13][2]
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Media landscape and ongoing updates: Topic has remained a topic of interest in basketball media, with ongoing updates about his injury status, rehabilitation progress, and late-2020s performance trajectory across outlets that track NBA rookies and young players. [Sporting News Canada/Australia coverage, 2024; CBSSports and Heavy Sports timelines, 2025–2026][6][8][1]
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