Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic recently underwent a minimally invasive lumbar microdiscectomy procedure. The Thunder say that Topic is expected to be ready in time for training camp ahead of next season.

Topic's run of bad luck with injuries and illnesses continued with this surgery. The young guard missed his rookie season while recovering from a torn ACL he suffered ahead of the 2024 NBA Draft. Then, Topic was diagnosed with testicular cancer in the early stages of this season.

While Topic has played minimal NBA minutes, he was solid in the G League while ramping up this season. The 6-foot-6 point guard averaged 18.4 points, 7.8 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 28 minutes per game over 13 G League appearances.