Kings trade wing Nique Clifford to Thunder for two second-round picks

The Sacramento Kings have agreed to trade second-year wing Nique Clifford to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for two future second-round draft picks. The acquired assets include Utah's 2028 pick and Minnesota's 2030 selection, according to a report by Shams Charania of ESPN.

Oklahoma City acquired Clifford to bolster wing depth following potential season-ending injuries to Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace. Clifford, who was selected 24th overall in 2025, averaged 1.6 points across 6.3 minutes per game in Sacramento. The trade leaves the Kings with 13 rostered players, requiring them to add a 14th player within two weeks.