OKC Thunder Recall Nikola Topic After Stellar G League Stint

The rookie guard has been a standout for the OKC Blue, prompting his recall to the NBA roster.

Mar. 7, 2026 at 10:49pm

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The Oklahoma City Thunder are dealing with several key injuries, including to All-NBA swingman Jalen Williams and All-Star big man Chet Holmgren. As a result, the team has recalled rookie guard Nikola Topic from their G League affiliate, the OKC Blue, after he put up impressive performances in recent Blue games. Topic scored 28 points with 6 assists, 6 rebounds, 2 steals and a block in the Blue's latest game against the Texas Legends.

Why it matters

The Thunder are short-handed and in need of reinforcements as they take on the powerhouse Golden State Warriors. Recalling Topic from the G League gives the team another young, talented option to potentially contribute in the NBA game.

The details

Topic has been a standout for the OKC Blue, the Thunder's G League affiliate. In the Blue's most recent game against the Texas Legends, he scored 28 points on 11-of-15 shooting, including 3-of-5 from 3-point range, while also recording 6 assists, 6 rebounds, 2 steals and a block. This came just a few days after he put up 29 points, 9 assists and 4 rebounds in the Blue's loss to the South Bay Lakers.

  • On Saturday, Topic played 28 minutes for the OKC Blue against the Texas Legends.
  • On Wednesday, Topic recorded 29 points, 9 assists and 4 rebounds for the Blue in 34 minutes against the South Bay Lakers.

The players

Nikola Topic

A rookie guard who has been starring for the OKC Blue in the G League, earning a recall to the NBA roster.

Jalen Williams

The Thunder's All-NBA swingman who is currently sidelined due to injury.

Chet Holmgren

The Thunder's All-Star big man who is also out with an injury.

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