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Thunder acquire Nique Clifford, Lakers miss first trade of season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 10:30 AM

Last updated Nov 9, 2026

Thunder acquire Nique Clifford, Lakers miss first trade of season

Summary

The Oklahoma City Thunder completed a trade for forward Nique Clifford, acquiring him from the Sacramento Kings for two second-round picks. The Los Angeles Lakers were pursuing Clifford as well but were ultimately outbid due to the Thunder's asset advantages. OKC, currently sitting at 7-3, sought to strengthen its roster amid injuries to key players, while the Lakers started strong at 9-2, leading the Western Conference. Clifford, a 2025 NBA Draft first-round pick, averaged 7.9 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in his NBA career thus far.

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Status Watch

•Thunder traded for Nique Clifford from Kings using two second-round picks.
•Lakers showed interest in Clifford but were outbid by Thunder's assets.
•Clifford averaged 7.9 points and 3.5 rebounds in his career.
•Lakers lead the Western Conference with a 9-2 record.
•Thunder are currently 7-3 despite facing significant injuries.

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10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers were in the race for the 2026-27 NBA season’s first trade before losing out to the Thunder

What they're saying

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The Los Angeles Lakers were interested in adding a potentially crucial frontcourt player via trade before being outbid by the injury-stricken OKC Thunder. The Lakers have started the season as one of the best teams in the NBA, holding a 9-2 record and sitting at No.
— Yahoo Sports

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