Guard Nique Clifford is on the Oklahoma City Thunder roster after leaving the Sacramento Kings, a move that showed up on the official roster Sunday, Nov. 8. His contract runs through 2028-29, and the Thunder are over the first apron.
The move
Nique Clifford, a 24-year-old guard with one season of experience, is on the Oklahoma City Thunder roster after leaving the Sacramento Kings. The move appeared on the official roster Sunday, Nov. 8. The same day, Sam Amick reported that the Kings were trading Clifford to the Thunder for two second-round picks. That report carried 70% confidence. The league roster shows the move, and the terms are as Amick described them.
The money
Clifford's contract is on file: $3.3M in 2026-27, $3.4M in 2027-28 and $6.0M in 2028-29. That covers three seasons. Oklahoma City's payroll is $217.2M across 15 contracts for 2026-27, which is over the first apron of $209.0M. The salary cap is $165.0M, the tax line is $200.4M and the second apron is $221.7M.
The fit
In 2026-27, Clifford has played 8 games and averaged 6.2 minutes, 1.6 points, 0.9 rebounds and 1.0 assists. The Thunder's rotation starts with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at 32.8 minutes and 29.9 points. Jalen Williams (31.6), Chet Holmgren (30.0), Ajay Mitchell (27.3), Jared McCain (25.2), Isaiah Hartenstein (24.1), Aday Mara (19.7) and Jaylin Williams (18.5) follow in minutes. The roster holds 19 players, against a standard limit of 15 plus 3 two-way. Clifford's role in Oklahoma City is not announced.
Where is Nique Clifford now?
Clifford is on the Oklahoma City Thunder roster. He was previously with the Sacramento Kings. The move was detected on the official roster on Sunday, Nov. 8.
What did the report say about the move?
Sam Amick reported on Nov. 8 that the Kings were trading Clifford to the Thunder for two second-round picks. The report carried 70% confidence.
What is Nique Clifford's contract?
He is owed $3.3M in 2026-27, $3.4M in 2027-28 and $6.0M in 2028-29.
What has Clifford done this season?
In 2026-27 he has played 8 games, averaging 6.2 minutes, 1.6 points, 0.9 rebounds and 1.0 assists.