Hoop DossierNique Clifford
Sacramento Kings · Guard · 6′5″ 175 lb · age 24 · Colorado State · 2nd season
2 games this season
Availability
Next game Tomorrow at SAS. The injury report for it appears the day before.
Recent changes
- Oct 16Lineupmoved out of the starting lineup vs SAS (preseason)
Season form
2 games this seasonStarts 0 of 2 games · 11th on SAC in minutes · Deep bench role
Situational splits: turn on Prediction tools.
What's being said
11 items · 3 sources this season- Podcast James Ham, Locked On Kings · Report ·
Christie experimented in the opener. He used Emanuel Sharp and Daeqwon Plowden early. He also played Nique Clifford at point guard, where the host says he didn't play well, though he was fine at shooting guard. Jonathan Mogbo also got time, and Achiuwa had a few moments.
“Can the Kings create MORE OPPORTUNITIES for Domantas Sabonis on the offensive end?” at 27:50 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Kings host · Report ·
Nique Clifford came off the bench as backup point guard. The host says he looked much better as a shooting guard than at point guard, as he did in preseason.
“Darius Acuff Jr. STRUGGLES WITH SHOT in season opener, Kings fall to Clippers” at 4:58 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Kings · 2 points ·
- James Ham: Host speculation: Nique Clifford may get a look with the second unit again, and the team might need to stagger the minutes of Acuff and Domantas Sabonis. at 8:49
- James Ham: Nique Clifford did not have a good preseason but was very effective in one or two games. The host describes him as 6-5, 205, still working through his three-point shot. at 18:45
“KINGS QUESTIONS: How much will the Ben Simmons injury impact rookie Darius Acuff Jr.?” · listen ↗
- Podcast Hardwood Knocks host · Opinion · around the league
Dan would want Kings players who matter beyond this season, Acuff, Raynaud, Emanuel Sharp and Clifford, on the floor in close games. He asks how Doug Christie will balance veterans Sabonis, LaVine and Monk against development.
“1 Big Question For Every NBA Teams In The Western Conference” at 1:04:09 · listen ↗
- X James Ham (@James_HamNBA) · Report ·
5. Yikes. Nique Clifford couldn't buy a bucket early, missing all 11 of his shots for just 2 points. After a strong preseason opener, Clifford has struggled to stand out. He'll likely open the season in the rotation, but there are hungry players all around him searching for
- Podcast Locked On Kings host · Report ·
Sharp came in early ahead of Clifford; Clifford played later and logged quite a few minutes. The host says it is something to watch.
“STARTERS REVEALED? Kings fall to 0-5 for the preseason, but did we finally see their starting five?” at 10:23 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Kings · 3 points ·
- James Ham: Nique Clifford missed all 11 of his shots; the host thinks he scored two points. The host says Clifford has struggled since the preseason opener. at 28:37
- James Ham: In the preseason opener the Kings tried Clifford at point guard early and it did not work. They moved him to shooting guard in the second half, where the host says he flourished. at 28:47
- James Ham: Host analysis: Clifford will probably be a fifth option for at least the next year or two, and needs to take advantage of minutes while others like Newton, Sharp, Black and Mogbo do. at 29:08
“Kings continue to play with a DEPLETED ROSTER, will they be healthy in time for the season opener?” · listen ↗
- Podcast James Ham, Locked On Kings · Analysis ·
The host names defensive contributors: Simmons and Murray as defensive forwards, Sabonis as a decent positional defender but not a natural shot-blocker, plus Nique Clifford, Dylan Cardwell and Emanuel Sharp.
“Is Ben Simmons an OPENING NIGHT STARTER for the Sacramento Kings?” at 10:03 · listen ↗
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Game log
● = started2026-27 season
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23 | POR L | 2 min | 0 pts | 0 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 21 | @LAC L | 17 min | 6 pts | 1 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
2025-26 season (last season) · 75 games
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12 | @POR L | 39 min | 24 pts | 7 reb | 5 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 10 | GSW W | 38 min | 20 pts | 6 reb | 6 ast | 2 3PM |
| Apr 7 | @GSW L | 36 min | 12 pts | 6 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Apr 5 | LAC L | 38 min | 18 pts | 5 reb | 5 ast | 2 3PM |
| Apr 3 | NOP W | 39 min | 23 pts | 5 reb | 6 ast | 4 3PM |
| Apr 1 | @TOR W | 32 min | 9 pts | 2 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 29 | @BKN L | 37 min | 17 pts | 7 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 28 | @ATL L | 23 min | 3 pts | 4 reb | 5 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 22 | BKN W | 27 min | 7 pts | 4 reb | 4 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 17 | SAS L | 37 min | 15 pts | 8 reb | 7 ast | 3 3PM |
| Mar 15 | UTA W | 26 min | 10 pts | 4 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 14 | @LAC W | 35 min | 11 pts | 4 reb | 4 ast | 3 3PM |
| Mar 11 | CHA L | 41 min | 18 pts | 4 reb | 8 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 10 | IND W | 38 min | 12 pts | 5 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 8 | CHI W | 31 min | 8 pts | 6 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 5 | NOP L | 21 min | 7 pts | 5 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 3 | PHX L | 39 min | 10 pts | 8 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 1 | @LAL L | 42 min | 26 pts | 7 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 26 | @DAL W | 39 min | 13 pts | 8 reb | 7 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 25 | @HOU L | 29 min | 15 pts | 2 reb | 1 ast | 3 3PM |
| Feb 23 | @MEM W | 28 min | 12 pts | 6 reb | 5 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 21 | @SAS L | 30 min | 8 pts | 5 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 19 | ORL L | 30 min | 5 pts | 2 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 11 | @UTA L | 38 min | 6 pts | 8 reb | 6 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 9 | @NOP L | 37 min | 10 pts | 5 reb | 6 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 7 | CLE L | 40 min | 30 pts | 4 reb | 4 ast | 5 3PM |
| Feb 6 | LAC L | 33 min | 16 pts | 2 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Feb 4 | MEM L | 26 min | 14 pts | 3 reb | 5 ast | 2 3PM |
| Feb 1 | @WAS L | 29 min | 6 pts | 3 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 30 | @BOS L | 34 min | 15 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 3 3PM |
| Jan 29 | @PHI L | 27 min | 2 pts | 6 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 27 | @NYK L | 30 min | 7 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 25 | @DET L | 33 min | 15 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 23 | @CLE L | 14 min | 4 pts | 1 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 21 | TOR L | 21 min | 4 pts | 7 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 20 | MIA L | 24 min | 9 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 18 | POR L | 13 min | 0 pts | 2 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 16 | WAS W | 19 min | 9 pts | 7 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 14 | NYK W | 13 min | 0 pts | 4 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 12 | LAL W | 15 min | 0 pts | 2 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 11 | HOU W | 22 min | 8 pts | 2 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 9 | @GSW L | 25 min | 6 pts | 0 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 6 | DAL L | 14 min | 3 pts | 1 reb | 0 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 4 | MIL L | 19 min | 7 pts | 2 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 2 | @PHX L | 19 min | 3 pts | 2 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 1 | BOS L | 16 min | 0 pts | 2 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 30 | @LAC L | 29 min | 18 pts | 1 reb | 2 ast | 3 3PM |
| Dec 28 | @LAL L | 29 min | 11 pts | 6 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| Dec 27 | DAL W | 20 min | 8 pts | 9 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 23 | DET L | 25 min | 14 pts | 2 reb | 0 ast | 2 3PM |
| Dec 21 | HOU W | 27 min | 6 pts | 6 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 20 | POR L | 29 min | 12 pts | 5 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Dec 18 | @POR L | 20 min | 8 pts | 2 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 14 | @MIN L | 13 min | 0 pts | 0 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 11 | DEN L | 28 min | 2 pts | 4 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 8 | @IND L | 14 min | 7 pts | 2 reb | 0 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 6 | @MIA W | 18 min | 15 pts | 6 reb | 0 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 3 | @HOU L | 23 min | 2 pts | 0 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 30 | MEM L | 13 min | 5 pts | 1 reb | 0 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 28 | @UTA L | 6 min | 0 pts | 2 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 26 | PHX L | 9 min | 0 pts | 1 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 24 | MIN W | 12 min | 3 pts | 6 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 22 | @DEN W | 9 min | 2 pts | 2 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 20 | @MEM L | 19 min | 8 pts | 2 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 19 | @OKC L | 8 min | 0 pts | 0 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 16 | @SAS L | 11 min | 1 pt | 0 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 14 | @MIN L | 7 min | 0 pts | 0 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 12 | ATL L | 31 min | 9 pts | 4 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 11 | DEN L | 14 min | 5 pts | 3 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 9 | MIN L | 23 min | 10 pts | 5 reb | 5 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 7 | OKC L | 17 min | 0 pts | 3 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 5 | GSW W | 33 min | 12 pts | 3 reb | 3 ast | 3 3PM |
| Nov 3 | @DEN L | 19 min | 8 pts | 1 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 1 | @MIL W | 16 min | 0 pts | 3 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 22 | @PHX L | 24 min | 2 pts | 8 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
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