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Sitting at 12-33 and 14th in the Western Conference, there haven't been many positives this season for the Sacramento Kings. They have the second-worst offensive and net ratings in the league, and the third-worst defense, which currently gives them the fourth-worst record in the association.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / December 25

Report Card Grades for Kings Rookies After First 30 Games

Despite going into the 2025 NBA Draft without a first-round pick, the Sacramento Kings came out as winners. After trading into the first round to select Nique Clifford with the 24th overall pick and taking Maxime Raynaud at pick 42, many experts were calling the rookie duo two of the biggest steals of the draft.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / December 15

Doug Christie Addresses Nique Clifford's Quiet Showing

The Sacramento Kings continued their free-fall to start the season, dropping to 6-20 on the season after another loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves . It's not a shock that the Kings are bad, but it is surprising that they are this bad.

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Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / December 10

Young Kings Duo Leave a Little To Be Desired in G League Game

The Sacramento Kings assigned both Devin Carter and Nique Clifford to their G-League team recently and both faced off against the South Bay Lakers. Carter had been assigned earlier and may still spend more time in Stockton while Clifford was recalled to Sacramento.

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Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / October 23

Kings get injury updates on Nique Clifford, Domantas Sabonis

Kings get injury updates on first-round pick Nique Clifford, star center Domantas Sabonis

Guard/forward Nique Clifford, the 24th overall pick of this year’s draft, underwent an MRI following Wednesday’s season-opening loss in Phoenix.

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Sacramento Kings News / Athlon Sports / October 21

DeMar DeRozan Has High Hopes for Kings Rookie Nique Clifford

The Sacramento Kings do not have hgh expectations ahead of the 2025-26 season. It got even worse when they announced that All-Star center Domantas Saobnis won't be preset for the season opener.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA Analysis Network / October 18

Nique Clifford reveals how Russell Westbrook has already changed the Sacramento Kings

After a summer of uncertainty, Russell Westbrook has an NBA team for the 2024-25 season. Russell Westbrook left the Denver Nuggets this summer to pursue

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 16

Nique Clifford Reflects On Kings’ Loss To Clippers

The Sacramento Kings lost their third preseason game on Wednesday night, falling 91-109 to the Los Angeles Clippers. To add injury to insult, center Domantas Sabonis appeared to suffer a hamstring injury and was unable to finish the game. The poor result capped a day that started on a much more positive note.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 3

Nique Clifford Already Learning from All-Star Teammates

Nique Clifford already has a heads up as a 23-year-old rookie entering the season, but he also has the fortune of getting to work behind two All-Star guards on the Sacramento Kings in his first year in the league.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA Draft on SI / August 12

Rookie Maxime Raynaud Offers Kings Versatility

The Kings were active on draft night 2025, trading future draft capital to grab the No. 24 pick and select wing Nique Clifford. They did so without giving up their second-round pick, at the time hinting to the fact they had a potential target.

Sacramento Kings News / Last Word On Sports / August 12

3 Reasons Why The Sacramento Kings Won The 2025 NBA Draft

Unlike the Philadelphia 76ers or Utah Jazz, the Sacramento Kings did not have a first-round pick going into the draft. Nevertheless, the Kings arguably walked away from the draft as its biggest winners.

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Sacramento Kings News / Last Word On Sports / August 11

3 Burning Questions For Kings Heading Into 2025-26 Season

As far as the Sacramento Kings’ own players go, there might not be anyone receiving as much attention as Nique Clifford. Taken with the 24th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Clifford is a Swiss Army Knife with a knack for putting the ball in the basket.

Sacramento Kings News / Athlon Sports / July 30

Kings' Nique Clifford Predicted to Be 'Swiss Army Knife' in Rookie Season

The Sacramento Kings have had a busy offseason thus far as they have made multiple additions to their roster to chase a playoff spot in the Western Conference next season.

Sacramento Kings News / Athlon Sports / July 22

Sacramento Kings Land 2 Players on NBA 2K26 All-Summer League Teams

It was an impressive run for the Sacramento Kings during the NBA 2K26 Summer League in Las Vegas as they reached the championship game behind incredible play from multiple of their young players.

Sacramento Kings News / Athlon Sports / July 22

Kings' 2025 Draft Pick Named Top NBA Summer League Rookie Over Cooper Flagg

The Sacramento Kings impressed during the NBA 2K26 Summer League in Las Vegas as they reached the championship game. Unfortunately for the Kings, they were unable to capture their third Summer League championship as they lost to the Charlotte Hornets in the championship game on Sunday, ending their summer with a 5-1 record.

NBA News / NBA Draft on SI / July 22

Kon Knueppel, Nique Clifford Make All-Summer League Teams

On Tuesday, the NBA released its All-Summer league teams, highlighting 10 players who made the most of their time in Las Vegas. The list was mostly highlighted by second-years looking to take major jumps, but two rookies stood above the pack, seeing success fresh off the 2025 NBA Draft in June.

Sacramento Kings News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / July 22

Sacramento Kings Rookie Shines in NBA Summer League

The Sacramento Kings have had a solid offseason, selecting Nique Clifford and Maxime Raynaud in the NBA Draft, and both have certainly shined in their early opportunities.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 18

Exclusive: Kings’ Nique Clifford stands out as top performer at NBA Summer League

LAS VEGAS — No rookie has been better throughout the entirety of NBA Summer League to this point than Sacramento Kings guard Nique Clifford. That’s saying something, especially with Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, and VJ Edgecombe dominating the spotlight.

Sacramento Kings News / Total Apex Sports / July 16

Sacramento Kings Rookie Continues Strong Summer League Campaign

The Sacramento Kings have a tall task ahead of them in the upcoming NBA season. They have to be competitive in a tough Western Conference. The roster is strange, made up of aging stars and intriguing young players.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA Draft on SI / July 16

Kings’ Nique Clifford Shining in Summer League

Through just a few Summer League games, guard-slash-wing Nique Clifford is already looking like a potential steal for the Sacramento Kings. Drafted at No.

Sacramento Kings News / Last Word On Sports / July 16

2025 NBA Summer League: 1 Question For Kings Rookies

Like the Phoenix Suns, the Sacramento Kings were able to get excellent value out of the 2025 NBA Draft. In the first round, the Kings traded to get Colorado State wing Nique Clifford.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 16

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