Thunder have been chasing a Nique Clifford-type of player since the summer

Mark Nilon of Thunderous Intentions writes that the Oklahoma City Thunder's recent acquisition of Nique Clifford is the culmination of a months-long pursuit for a 3&D wing player. The writer highlights that Oklahoma City previously targeted similar talent earlier in the year, including offering Spencer Jones a contract and making roster moves involving Ochai Agbaji and Dalen Terry.

Clifford was acquired from the Sacramento Kings for two second-round picks, with his $3.26 million salary absorbed into a Traded Player Exception from the Aaron Wiggins trade to Atlanta. Nilon views the second-year wing as possessing strong upside to bolster the roster amid injuries to Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren.