Thunder trade for Kings guard Nique Clifford amid injury issues
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 6:23 PM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder have acquired Nique Clifford from the Sacramento Kings for two second-round picks. This move follows a series of injuries affecting the Thunder's roster, prompting a need for additional depth. Clifford, a second-year guard and former No. 24 pick, is expected to provide valuable contributions after having played over a season with the Kings. He has averaged 7.9 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in his career. The Thunder will need to make a roster adjustment to accommodate this addition, as they currently have a full 15-player roster.
- •Thunder acquire Nique Clifford from Kings for two future second-round picks.
- •Clifford averaged 7.9 points and 3.5 rebounds in career games.
- •Thunder's roster has been affected by recent injuries.
- •Clifford has three years left on a rookie-scale contract.
- •Thunder need to adjust their roster to include Clifford.
- 6:23 PMYahoo Sports — OKC Thunder acquires Nique Clifford in trade with Sacramento Kings, per report
- 6:15 PMYahoo Sports — Thunder reportedly acquire Kings G Nique Clifford from Kings in wake of injuries
- 6:15 PMYahoo Sports — Report: OKC Thunder acquire Nique Clifford in trade with Kings
"The OKC Thunder is acquiring Nique Clifford from the Sacramento Kings in exchange for two second-round picks, per a report.
"The Thunder make the deal amid a spate of injuries that have created need up and down the roster.
"Report: Oklahoma City Thunder acquire Nique Clifford in trade with Sacramento Kings.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 8, 2026, 6:23 PMOKC Thunder acquires Nique Clifford in trade with Sacramento Kings, per report
The OKC Thunder is acquiring Nique Clifford from the Sacramento Kings in exchange for two second-round picks, per a report.
- Yahoo SportsNov 8, 2026, 6:15 PMThunder reportedly acquire Kings G Nique Clifford from Kings in wake of injuries
The Thunder make the deal amid a spate of injuries that have created need up and down the roster.
- Yahoo SportsNov 8, 2026, 6:15 PMReport: OKC Thunder acquire Nique Clifford in trade with Kings
Report: Oklahoma City Thunder acquire Nique Clifford in trade with Sacramento Kings.
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