Nique Clifford News, Rumors, Updates - Sacramento Kings

Muted production continues Clifford finished with eight points (4-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT) and two rebounds across 22 minutes during Sunday's 111-98 win over the Rockets.

Impact Clifford's playing time is stable, with Malik Monk in and out of the lineup all season long, but Clifford's fantasy appeal remains very limited. The rookie first-rounder has scored in single digits in six straight contests, also failing to log at least three boards or two dimes in each of these appearances.

22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

It's time the Kings turned one rookie loose and see what happens Considering how badly the season is going for the Sacramento Kings, there's no harm in putting Nique Clifford in as the starting center and...

JANUARY 4 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Quiet in loss Clifford notched three points (1-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist over 19 minutes during Friday's 129-102 loss to Phoenix.

Impact Clifford continues to deal with the ups and downs of being a rookie on a bad team. Despite some encouraging signs over the past two weeks, Clifford remains nothing more than a stash candidate in most fantasy formats. In eight appearances during that time, he has averaged 9.0 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 1.4 three-pointers.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Nique Clifford finally had the game Kings' fans had been waiting for Nique Clifford led the Sacramento Kings in scoring against the Clippers, proving everyone who saw his potential right.

JANUARY 1 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Scores team-high 18 points in loss Clifford ended Tuesday's 131-90 loss to the Clippers with 18 points (7-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound, two assists and one block in 29 minutes.

Impact The Kings were a mess against the Clippers, as no one in the starting lineup scored more than 12 points. Clifford stepped in for relief and cleaned up once the game was out of hand, and he finished as the most productive Sacramento player by a wide margin. The 2025 first-round pick has had some stellar moments during his rookie season, and although his average of 5.8 points over 29 games doesn't jump off the page, the Colorado State product's talent is evident.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kings' rookie trio does it again (and set the stage for more wins) The Sacramento Kings' rookie trio of Maxime Raynaud, Nique Clifford, and Dylan Cardwell have become the bedrock of the franchise.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Another intriguing performance Clifford supplied eight points (3-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and two steals over 20 minutes during Saturday's 113-107 win over the Mavericks.

Impact Clifford continues to flash some tasty upside, flirting with what would have been the first double-double of his career. While his role remains relatively inconsistent, his ability to contribute across multiple categories makes him an intriguing fantasy prospect. Over his past four games, Clifford has averaged 10.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 1.3 three-pointers. He is certainly someone to keep an eye on, especially if Sacramento opts to go with a youth movement later in the season.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Westbrook passes Magic Johnson for 7th place in career assists as Kings beat Mavericks 113-107

Russell Westbrook scored 21 points and moved past Magic Johnson for seventh place on the NBA’s career assists list while leading the Sacramento Kings to a 113-107 win over the Dall...

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Nique Clifford shone in the second half of Kings' loss (and gave fans hope) Nique Clifford is starting to become the franchise player Sacramento Kings' fans were hoping he would be, and is key to the team's future pl...

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Nique Clifford, Precious Achiuwa & Coach Christie | Postgame Interviews 12.23.25

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • 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.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • 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.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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