Kings trade second-year guard Nique Clifford to Oklahoma City Thunder
The gist
Sacramento traded guard Nique Clifford to Oklahoma City on Sunday after his minutes fell to 6.3 a game.
The deal came as the Thunder lost three rotation players to lengthy injuries.
How it unfolded
- Jun 16, 2025Clifford was the 24th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, drafted by Oklahoma City and acquired by Sacramento in a trade with the Thunder.
- Feb 7, 2026He scored a career-high 30 points on 12-for-19 shooting against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
- Feb 23, 2026He recorded a career-high six steals against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Key terms
- DNP
- Did not play; a designation for a player who does not participate in a game.
- cap hit
- A rule limiting how much money a sports team may spend on player salaries, either per player or for the whole roster.
- club option
- A contract clause letting a team decide whether to extend a player's contract for an additional period.
Source: Wikipedia