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Thunder pick up options for McCain and Sorber, decline Topic’s
The Oklahoma City Thunder picked up options for Jared McCain and Thomas Sorber but declined Nikola Topic’s option.
McCain’s option is worth $6.78 million, and Sorber’s is worth $5.12 million.
McCain has become an important part of the Thunder’s rotation amid injuries, averaging 10.8 points in 24.7 minutes this season.
Sorber has not played for Oklahoma City after a torn ACL and another knee procedure kept him sidelined.
The Thunder’s decision declines Topic’s $7.5 million option after he dealt with several injuries.
It is expected to save the team around $60 million, a move described as cost-cutting rather than a judgment on Topic’s potential.
Topic will become a free agent next summer.
The Oklahoma City Thunder exercised contract options for Jared McCain and Thomas Sorber and declined Nikola Topic’s option.
Topic’s option was reported as $7.4 million by ESPN and $7.5 million by Hoops Rumors.
The decision makes Topic a pending unrestricted free agent next summer.
McCain is averaging 10.8 points in 24.7 minutes this season and has started three of four games.
Sorber has yet to play for Oklahoma City after knee injuries and procedures kept him sidelined.
- Who
- The Oklahoma City Thunder, Jared McCain, Thomas Sorber and Nikola Topic.
- What
- The Thunder exercised options for McCain and Sorber and declined Topic’s option.
- When
- Sunday, November 1, 2026.
- Where
- Oklahoma City.
- Why
- Hoops Rumors reported the Topic decision was viewed as cost-cutting around the margins, rather than a judgment about his prospects.
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Sorber underwent another knee procedure in July 2026 and remained sidelined.
The Thunder exercised options for McCain and Sorber and declined Topic’s option.
Topic is set to become a pending unrestricted free agent.
- McCain option
- Fourth-year option worth $6.78 million
- Sorber option
- Third-year option worth $5.12 million
- Topic option
- Reported as $7.4 million by ESPN and $7.5 million by Hoops Rumors
- McCain this season
- 10.8 points in 24.7 minutes per game
- Topic’s draft position
- 12th pick in the 2024 NBA draft
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The OKC Thunder has exercised its team options on Jared McCain and Thomas Sorber. It will not exercise its option on Nikola Topic.
OKC will save $60 million with its decision to decline the option on Nikola Topić. This should be viewed as a continuation of the cost-saving moves OKC made this summer. It’s another step towards retaining the core of the team. It also isn’t a reflection of OKC’s belief in
Thunder PR announced OKC has exercised options on Thomas Sorber and Jared McCain.