OKC Thunder’s Mark Daigneault Talks About What Nique Clifford Brings to the Table and Role
Oklahoma City Thunder's injury issues are well documented. Still, it was surprising that the Thunder traded for Nique Clifford. After showing some promise as a rookie, Clifford couldn't crack Doug Christie's regular rotation through the Kings' first nine games. Why the Thunder Traded for Nique Clifford and His Likely Role OKC entered the 2026-27 season …
Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Daigneault discussed the addition of rookie Nique Clifford, acquired from the Sacramento Kings in exchange for second-round picks. Daigneault emphasized Clifford's character, noting that he is a "really, really good guy" and a team player. The Thunder waived Dalen Terry to make room for Clifford, incurring a $105,000 salary cap hit.
Clifford struggled with consistency and shooting at Sacramento but showcased his versatility and defensive skills. Daigneault believes Clifford can fit into the Thunder's system and potentially become a valuable plug-in player. Despite the injuries to Thomas Sorber and Nikola Topic, Clifford should see significant playing time as the Thunder head into the trade deadline.
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