Nikola Topiu0107 -- the Oklahoma City Thunder's first-round draft pick in 2024 -- has been diagnosed with testicular cancer.
General manager Sam Presti announced the news Thursday ... three weeks after Topiu0107 underwent a necessary procedure in order for him to have a biopsy, which concluded he had the disease.
Topic has since kickstarted his fight against cancer ... and requested the team keep his situation under wraps until he began the chemotherapy process.
"He has an incredible group of oncologists both at [Oklahoma University], MD Anderson, and they are extremely positive about his outlook in dealing with this situation," Presti said.