OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti announced Nikola Topic's testicular cancer diagnosis at shootaround before the team's game against the Washington Wizards, and after a 127-108 win, Isaiah Hartenstein addressed Topic's health.

Hartenstein talked about the kind of teammate Topic has been throughout his time with the Thunder, explaining how Presti brings in the kind of players that band together and support one another, which is tremendously important, as Topic goes through chemotherapy.

“The main thing is just being supportive,” Hartenstein said. “He's been with us the last two years, and he’s been a great part of our team, even when he was hurt. It was always good to see him around. Us as a team, rallying behind him — that’s what makes our team special. Sam brin

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