Nikola Topi Recovered from ACL Tear, Showed Promise in Thunder Summer League

Oklahoma City Thunder's Nikola Topi, a former top draft pick, missed his entire rookie season last year due to an ACL tear, an injury pattern that has unfortunately affected the team's recent high selections. However, Topi has successfully recovered from the injury, which was similar to the one recently sustained by rookie Thomas Sorber. He demonstrated promising play for the Thunder during Summer League this year, indicating positive progress in his development and readiness for future contributions to the team. This update was part of a broader announcement on September 6, 2025, regarding rookie injuries.