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Topic was selected by the Thunder with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. However, Thunder general manager Sam Presti said that he doesn't expect Topic to play for Oklahoma City during the upcoming season due to a partially torn ACL. Listed at 6-foot-6 with a 6-foot-11 wingspan, Topic is a big point guard who's a gifted passer but a shaky perimeter shooter, making his skill set somewhat reminiscent of Josh Giddey, whom the Thunder recently traded to the Bulls. Though he won't be a factor in the Thunder rotation during the upcoming campaign, Topic is expected to be around the team and conduct his rehab in Oklahoma City, much like 2022 No. 2 overall pick Chet Holmgren did in his first professional season while recovering from a foot injury. Read Past Outlooks

Resumes on-court work
Topic (knee) was spotted taking part in light shooting drills on the court prior to the Thunder's 105-92 win over the Celtics last Sunday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
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Almanza notes that the 19-year-old hadn't been involved in warmups in any of the Thunder's first 34 games of the season, so Topic seemingly took the first notable step forward in his recovery from the partially torn ACL he suffered last May. With the expectation that the knee surgery would keep him sidelined for the entire 2024-25 season, Topic's stock in the 2024 NBA Draft plummeted before the Thunder nabbed him with the No. 12 overall pick. Topic remains on track to miss the entire season, but assuming he avoids further setbacks with his knee while ramping up over the next few months, he could be ready to play in the Las Vegas Summer League. The 6-foot-6 guard offers intriguing playmaking upside and could end up being one of the better long-term assets in his draft class, despite effectively taking a redshirt this season.
Almanza notes that the 19-year-old hadn't been involved in warmups in any of the Thunder's first 34 games of the season, so Topic seemingly took the first notable step forward in his recovery from the partially torn ACL he suffered last May. With the expectation that the knee surgery would keep him sidelined for the entire 2024-25 season, Topic's stock in the 2024 NBA Draft plummeted before the Thunder nabbed him with the No. 12 overall pick. Topic remains on track to miss the entire season, but assuming he avoids further setbacks with his knee while ramping up over the next few months, he could be ready to play in the Las Vegas Summer League. The 6-foot-6 guard offers intriguing playmaking upside and could end up being one of the better long-term assets in his draft class, despite effectively taking a redshirt this season.
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Undergoes knee procedure
Topic underwent a successful left ACL procedure Wednesday and will miss the 2024-25 season, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
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Unlikely to play for OKC in 2024-25
Thunder general manager Sam Presti said Thursday that he doesn't expect Topic (knee) to play for Oklahoma City during the upcoming season, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
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Goes 12th overall to Thunder
Topic (knee) was selected by the Thunder with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
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Tending to partial ACL tear
Topic's agent, Misko Raznatovic, confirmed Wednesday that the point guard is recovering from a partially torn ACL in his left knee, Jonathan Givony of ESPN.com reports.
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Spurs could move for him
The Spurs might be interested in drafting Topic despite the fact he's recovering from a partially torn ACL in his left knee, according to LJ Ellis of Spurs Talk.
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The 18-year-old prospect out of Serbia is viewed as one of the top wing options available in the 2024 NBA Draft, and while the Spurs have not shown much interest in him, that could very well be a smokescreen. Armed with two picks inside the top 10, the Spurs have the luxury of using the latter pick on Topic and waiting for him to heal.
The 18-year-old prospect out of Serbia is viewed as one of the top wing options available in the 2024 NBA Draft, and while the Spurs have not shown much interest in him, that could very well be a smokescreen. Armed with two picks inside the top 10, the Spurs have the luxury of using the latter pick on Topic and waiting for him to heal.