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The No. 12 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Topic missed his entire rookie season while recovering from a torn ACL. He was cleared for basketball activities toward the end of the 2024-25 campaign but never saw game action. He made his Thunder debut during Summer League, showcasing intriguing offensive upside while struggling with efficiency. The reigning champs are running it back in 2025-26, led by the regular-season and Finals MVP. Topic will compete for the primary backup spot behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with Ajay Mitchell, Cason Wallace, Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins and Alex Caruso. Topic has a higher upside than any of the returning reserves, but with Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren leading the way, Oklahoma City doesn't need another star soaking up usage. Topic will have to earn more minutes by playing efficiently in limited action, which may take time. Without a guaranteed role on a contending team, selecting Topic comes with obvious risk, but his unique skill set gives him immense fantasy potential, so managers have to keep close tabs on him. Read Past Outlooks

Out for at least four weeks
Topic will be re-evaluated in 4-to-6 weeks after undergoing testicular surgery Monday, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
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Topic missed the entire 2024-25 season with a torn ACL, and now the start of his 2025-26 campaign will be delayed. He was in the running to be Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's top backup at point guard, so Ajay Mitchell, Cason Wallace and Alex Caruso will all be tasked to help pick up the slack in the backcourt while Topic is out of action.
Topic missed the entire 2024-25 season with a torn ACL, and now the start of his 2025-26 campaign will be delayed. He was in the running to be Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's top backup at point guard, so Ajay Mitchell, Cason Wallace and Alex Caruso will all be tasked to help pick up the slack in the backcourt while Topic is out of action.
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
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.
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Fares well in start
Topic logged 10 points (4-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven assists, four rebounds and one steal in 31 minutes of Sunday's 135-114 preseason win over the Hornets.
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Starting Sunday
Topic will start in Sunday's preseason game against the Hornets, James Plowright of CLTure.org reports.
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Doesn't play Saturday
Topic (rest) did not appear in Saturday's 109-80 Summer League loss to the Hornets.
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Takes seat vs. New Orleans
Topic (rest) didn't play in Wednesday's 95-81 Summer League win over the Pelicans.
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Progressing in Summer League
Topic recorded 18 points (7-18 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six assists, four rebounds and one steal across 30 minutes in Thursday's 90-81 Summer League win over the Nets.
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Could return in late November
Topic will be sidelined between four and six weeks after undergoing a testicular procedure, meaning he won't be able to make his NBA debut until late November at the earliest, according to Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com.
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Topic will be re-evaluated in that initial four-to-six-week timeframe, so it's still uncertain when he'll be able to make his NBA debut. The floor general missed the entire 2024-25 campaign while rehabbing from an ACL injury.
Topic will be re-evaluated in that initial four-to-six-week timeframe, so it's still uncertain when he'll be able to make his NBA debut. The floor general missed the entire 2024-25 campaign while rehabbing from an ACL injury.