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Nikola Topic’s NBA journey is at a crossroads as he steps into a pivotal season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, facing immense pressure to prove his worth amid the team’s tight financial constraints. After missing his entire rookie year due to an ACL injury and battling testicular cancer before last season, Topic made his debut in February — a testament to his grit. Now, with a team option for next season and a potential salary jump to nearly $7.5 million, he must deliver a full season of elite play to earn his future with OKC. With other young players like Cason Wallace and Ajay Mitchell also needing new deals, Topic’s performance could determine whether he’s a cornerstone or a casualty of the Thunder’s cap-driven rebuild.

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