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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 26: Nikola Topic (R) shakes hands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver (L) after being drafted 12th overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 26, 2024 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
On Saturday night, the Oklahoma City Thunder will play the Golden State Warriors (at home).
The Thunder are coming off a 103-100 victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
Chet Holmgren led the team with 28 points, eight rebounds and two assists while shooting 11/19 from the field and 6/11 from three-point range in 32 minutes.
Oklahoma City Thunder Announce Roster Move
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 25: Head coach Mark Daigneault of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on October 25, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
Before Saturday’s game, the Thunder announced that they had made a roster move.
Clemente Almanza of OKC Thunder Wire wrote: “Thunder PR:
The Oklahoma City Thunder has recalled guard Nikola Topić from the Oklahoma City Blue of the NBA G League.”
GettyOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – FEBRUARY 12: Nikola Topic #44 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots the ball during the first half against the Milwaukee Bucks at Paycom Center on February 12, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by William Purnell/Getty Images)
Topic was the 12th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
He is currently in the middle of his rookie season, and is averaging 3.2 points, 1.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists per contest while shooting 43.8% from the field in five games.
Yahoo Sports wrote (on December 19): “Thunder guard Nikola Topić is back on the court two months after beginning chemotherapy.
OKC’s 12th overall pick in the 2024 draft was diagnosed with testicular cancer in October.”
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 26: Nikola Topic (R) shakes hands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver (L) after being drafted 12th overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 26, 2024 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Thunder Right Now
GettyOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – FEBRUARY 22: Nikola Topic #44 of the Oklahoma City Thunder blocks a shot by Dennis Schroder #8 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at Paycom Center on February 22, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by William Purnell/Getty Images)
The Thunder are the first seed in the Western Conference with a 49-15 record in 64 games.
They are winners of four in a row (and eight out of their last ten).
At home, the Thunder have gone 25-6 in 31 games.
Following their showdown with the Warriors, the Thunder will play their next game on Monday when they host the Denver Nuggets.
Josue Pavón of ClutchPoints wrote: “Chet Holmgren (flu) is ruled out for tonight’s game against the Warriors, per Thunder.
Alex Caruso (left hip), Isaiah Hartenstein (left calf), Branden Carlson (low back), Ajay Mitchell (abdominal strain/left ankle) & Jalen Williams (right hamstring) all also ruled out”
GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – JANUARY 04: Head coach Mark Daigneault of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts during the first half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center on January 04, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
The Thunder are already coming off an incredible season where they won their first NBA Championship since moving from Seattle.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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