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Thunder acquire Nique Clifford from the Kings for two second-round picks

ESPN sources reported the deal first. Oklahoma City announced it the same day.

Leaked on 08 November 2026

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The Sacramento Kings are trading Nique Clifford to the Oklahoma City Thunder for two second-round picks, sources told ESPN, as @ShamsCharania reported on November 8.

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The Thunder announced the trade the same day: Oklahoma City gets Clifford for a 2028 second-round pick (Utah Jazz) and a 2030 second-round pick (Minnesota Timberwolves). Clifford was the 24th overall pick in 2025 and has averaged 7.9 points in 83 career games, according to the team. NBC Sports also covered the deal.

The Thunder confirmed the trade.

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