Sources: Injury-ravaged OKC gets Clifford, ’25 first-rounder, from Kings

The Oklahoma City Thunder have acquired second-year wing Nique Clifford from the Sacramento Kings in exchange for two future second-round draft picks, according to league sources. Sacramento will receive a 2028 Utah Jazz second-rounder and a 2030 Minnesota Timberwolves second-rounder in the permanent trade deal.

Oklahoma City sought wing reinforcements after starters Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace sustained severe long-term injuries in late October. Clifford, who earns $3.2 million this season, fell out of head coach Doug Christie's rotation with the Kings, prompting both sides to seek a trade.