OKLAHOMA CITY, Nov. 8, 2026 – The Oklahoma City Thunder has acquired guard/forward Nique Clifford from the Sacramento Kings in exchange for a 2028 second-round draft pick (Utah Jazz) and a 2030 second-round draft pick (Minnesota Timberwolves), it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti.
Clifford (6-5, 210) had his draft rights acquired by the Sacramento Kings after being selected 24th overall in the 2025 NBA Draft and has appeared in 83 career games (28 starts), averaging 7.9 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 23.3 minutes per game.
The Colorado State product averaged 18.9 points, 9.6 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.19 steals in 35.4 minutes per game during the final season of his collegiate career.
In a related move, Oklahoma City has waived guard/forward Dalen Terry.