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7 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE

Scores 12 points against POR Clifford racked up 12 points (5-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and two steals across 29 minutes during Saturday's 98-93 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Impact Clifford's 11 field goal attempts tied his season high, and he scored in double figures for the fourth time this year. The rookie wing has stepped into a larger role during December, averaging 6.6 points and 2.7 rebounds across 20.7 minutes per game.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kings need one rookie to find that dog in him as soon as possible Nique Clifford will be a big game player for the Sacramento Kings if he can get more aggressive on both ends of the court.

3 DAYS AGO • AROYALPAIN.COM

Zach LaVine is injured with three solid options to replace him on the bench With Zach LaVine on the injured list, the Sacramento Kings need to look to Nique Clifford, Devin Carter, and Keon Ellis for coverage.

DECEMBER 16 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Coming off bench Sunday Clifford is not in the Kings' starting lineup against the Timberwolves on Sunday, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.

Impact Clifford started in Thursday's 136-105 loss to the Nuggets, though he finished with just two points (1-8 FG, 0-6 3Pt), four rebounds and four turnovers over 28 minutes. He'll be available off the bench for Sunday's game while Zach LaVine (thumb) re-enters the Kings' starting five after a one-game absence.

DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Kings' season has become a tale of two very different rookies Maxime Raynaud and Nique Clifford have both been playing well for the Sacramento Kings, though one is a few steps ahead of the other.

DECEMBER 12 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Set to join starting lineup Clifford will be in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Nuggets, Mark Haynes of The Sacramento Observer reports.

Impact After being recalled from the G League's Stockton Kings on Wednesday, Clifford will be thrust into the starting five for the injured Zach LaVine (thumb) on Thursday. The rookie first-rounder has averaged 7.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.5 steals in 28.3 minutes per game covering a pair of contests as a starter this season.

DECEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Young Kings Duo Leave a Little To Be Desired in G League Game Devin Carter and Nique Clifford both put up big numbers in their G League appearance, but left a little to be desired against the lesser com...

DECEMBER 11 • SI.COM

Back with Sacramento The Kings recalled Clifford from the G League's Stockton Kings on Wednesday, per James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento.

Impact After tallying 16 points (6-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and one steal in 32 minutes during Tuesday's 112-99 G League win over the South Bay Lakers, Clifford is quickly making his way back to the NBA roster. The rookie first-rounder is averaging 16.2 minutes per game over 20 appearances for Sacramento.

DECEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 16 points in G League Clifford produced 16 points (6-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and one steal in 32 minutes of Tuesday's 112-99 G League win over the South Bay Lakers.

Impact Clifford made his first cameo in the G League on Tuesday, but he's likely to be recalled ahead of Thursday's NBA game against the Nuggets.

DECEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Kings have assigned Nique Clifford to the G League, but it's not what you think The Sacramento Kings have assigned Nique Clifford to the Stockton Kings while the NBA Cup causes upheaval in the schedule.

DECEMBER 9 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Nique Clifford finally had his statement performance (and fans are here for it) Nique Clifford stepped onto the court against the Miami Heat and played his best game with the Sacramento Kings to date.

DECEMBER 7 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Provides lift in win Clifford accumulated 15 points (7-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt), six rebounds and one steal in 18 minutes during Saturday's 127-111 win over Miami.

Impact Clifford finally found his groove on the offensive end, supplying a season-high 15 points and leading the Kings' bench in scoring. The rookie first-rounder's performance Saturday is encouraging, as he hadn't scored in double figures since Nov. 9. After seeing significant run early in the season and eventually falling out of favor in mid-November, Clifford's playing time is finally trending back in the right direction. He has logged double-digit minutes in three straight games, averaging 7.3 points and 2.3 rebounds in 18.0 minutes per game over that stretch.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Zach LaVine scores 42, Kings top Heat 127-111 to snap four-game slide

Zach LaVine scored a season-high 42 points, including eight 3-pointers, as the Sacramento Kings beat the Miami Heat 127-111

DECEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Nique Clifford isn't the steal of the draft (and it's the Kings' fault) The Sacramento Kings are dropping the ball on Nique Clifford's development, putting him in the same bad cycle as Keon Ellis and Devin Carter...

DECEMBER 5 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Scores eight points in loss Clifford logged eight points (2-3 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), two rebounds, three assists and two steals across 19 minutes during Thursday's 137-96 loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact This game was a blowout, so fantasy managers shouldn't put too much stock into it. The Kings are now 3-13 however, and they are going to be without Domantas Sabonis (knee) for a while. It's easy to see a path to minutes opening up for the rookie in the near future.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Sees 31 minutes in blowout Clifford had nine points (3-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and four assists over 31 minutes during Wednesday's 133-100 loss to Atlanta.

Impact For the second time this season, the rookie was able to eclipse 30 minutes. Zach LaVine (thigh) missed this contest, and the score quickly got out of hand which allowed Clifford to see extended run. With averages of 5.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 0.5 steals and 0.8 three-pointers in 21.9 minutes on 35.4 percent shooting from the field, Clifford still has some work to do before many fantasy managers need to look his way.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Clifford will be in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Warriors, Matt George of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.

Impact Clifford has come off the bench in all three games he's played this season. The Colorado State product is averaging 3.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.0 blocks per game, shooting 38.5 percent from the field.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Fares well off bench Clifford racked up eight points (4-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound, three assists and one block in 19 minutes during Monday's 130-124 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact Clifford made his third appearance of the season after a hamstring issue hampered him to open the campaign. Through three appearances, he's shooting 38.5 percent from the field with averages of 3.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.0 blocks. Malik Monk is currently out for personal reasons, so playing time won't be easy to come by once he's back in the mix. Clifford's role is likely to grow as the season progresses, to be clear.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Held scoreless in return Clifford (hamstring) logged zero points (0-1 FG), three rebounds and one block in 16 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 135-133 win over the Bucks.

Impact Clifford started in the Kings' season-opening loss to the Suns on Oct. 22, but after injuring his hamstring in that contest and missing Sacramento's subsequent four games, he returned to action Saturday in a bench role. Though the Kings went with Dylan Cardwell alongside Domantas Sabonis as part of a supersized frontcourt, head coach Doug Christie ran out a smaller bench unit that resulted in the rookie Clifford logging more playing time at forward. Despite serving mostly as a guard during his collegiate career, Clifford could end up seeing most of his minutes as a reserve forward for the foreseeable future, as the Kings backcourt will eventually get another key player back in Malik Monk (personal), who sat out Saturday's win.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to suit up Saturday Clifford (hamstring) is available for Saturday's game against the Bucks, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.

Impact Clifford has missed four straight games and will have a chance to see the court Saturday for the first time since the regular-season opener. The rookie was a focal point of the rotation in his only appearance thus far, playing 24 minutes as a starter. Clifford finished that loss to Phoenix with two points (1-3 FG), eight rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Saturday Clifford (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Clifford is in danger of missing a fifth straight game due to a hamstring injury. However, the Colorado State product seems to be trending in the right direction. If he misses Saturday's matchup, the team will turn to Russell Westbrook, Keon Ellis and Devin Carter, especially with Malik Monk (personal) already ruled out.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Milwaukee takes home win streak into matchup with Sacramento

Milwaukee will try to keep its three-game home win streak intact when the Bucks play Sacramento

OCTOBER 31 • Associated Press

Bulls vs Kings injury report: Coby White, Keegan Murray, Nique Clifford, and more The Sacramento Kings will be without two defensive-minded wings, while the Chicago Bulls' Coby White remains sidelined.

OCTOBER 29 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

Thunder play the Kings on 4-game win streak

Oklahoma City plays Sacramento aiming to continue its four-game win streak

OCTOBER 28 • Associated Press

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