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Lakers ‘registered interest’ in Nique Clifford before trade to Thunder

On Sunday afternoon, the Sacramento Kings agreed to deal second-year wing Nique Clifford to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for two second-round picks. Clifford held a fairly sizable role during his rookie season, when he averaged 8.6 points, 3.8…

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 6:16 PM
Lakers ‘registered interest’ in Nique Clifford before trade to Thunder
Key Things to Know
  • The Lakers registered trade interest in Nique Clifford before he was dealt to the Thunder.
  • Sacramento agreed to trade Clifford to Oklahoma City in exchange for two second-round picks.
  • The Indiana Pacers and Denver Nuggets also reportedly showed interest in acquiring Clifford.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Los Angeles Lakers were reportedly among several teams that registered trade interest in second-year wing Nique Clifford before he was traded by the Sacramento Kings. Clifford was ultimately acquired by the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday in exchange for two second-round draft picks.

According to reporters Marc Stein and Jake Fischer, the Indiana Pacers and Denver Nuggets also gauged the market for the 24-year-old wing. Writer Jackson Frank notes that the Thunder held significant advantages in trade discussions due to their surplus of draft picks, while the Lakers hold limited future second-round capital.

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