Thunder reportedly trade for Kings G Nique Clifford in wake of injuries

The Oklahoma City Thunder have acquired second-year guard Nique Clifford from the Sacramento Kings for two second-round picks, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports.

The Thunder make the deal amid a spate of injuries that have created need up and down the roster.

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The Thunder actually selected Clifford out of Colorado State with the No. 24 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. They traded him to the Kings via a draft-day deal for a protected 2027 first-round pick.

Now Clifford is returning to a Thunder team with multiple injuries in the backcourt. Jalen Williams (fractured tibia/dislocated ankle) and Cason Wallace (labrum) are both out with long-term injuries that required surgery. Forward Chet Holmbren is also out for for 8-10 weeks with a patellar tendon tear.

This story will be updated.

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Author : Jason Owens

Publish date : 2026-11-08 18:15:00

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