Nique Clifford
G/F SAC
Mon 3/2/26 10:22 AM

Clifford notched 26 points (11-18 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 42 minutes during Sunday's 128-104 loss to the Lakers.
EDGE Analysis
Making his second straight start in place of Keegan Murray (ankle), Clifford led the Kings in scoring while seeing a career-high workload. The rookie wing has averaged 10.9 points, 5.2 boards, 3.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.2 threes in 12 games as a starter this season, and with Murray out until at least mid-March -- and maybe longer, with Sacramento in full tank mode -- Clifford's fantasy value is headed up.

Nique Clifford
G/F SAC
Fri 2/27/26 9:34 AM

Clifford posted 13 points (6-19 FG, 1-6 3Pt), eight rebounds, seven assists, one block and two steals across 39 minutes during Thursday's 130-121 win over the Mavericks.
EDGE Analysis
Clifford had a tough time getting his shot to fall, but his sheer volume helped him score in double digits for a third straight game. He also dished out a career-high seven assists. Clifford jumped into the starting lineup Thursday with Keegan Murray (ankle) and Russell Westbrook (thigh) sidelined, but the rookie figures to return to a bench role once Sacramento shakes the injury bug.

Nique Clifford
G/F SAC
Thu 2/26/26 8:13 PM

Clifford is in the Kings' starting lineup against the Mavericks on Thursday, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
EDGE Analysis
Clifford and Devin Carter will both move into the Kings' starting lineup due to the absences of Keegan Murray (ankle) and Russell Westbrook (thigh). It will be Clifford's 11th start of the season, and as a starter, the rookie first-rounder has averaged 9.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.2 threes and 1.3 steals over 31.9 minutes per game.

Nique Clifford
G/F SAC
Thu 2/26/26 9:36 AM

Clifford notched 15 points (6-11 FG, 3-7 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and four steals in 29 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 128-97 loss to the Rockets.
EDGE Analysis
The rookie wing has suddenly become a terror on the defensive end of the court, recording 12 steals over the last three games and multiple pilfers in eight of the last 13. Over that stretch, which includes six starts prior to the All-Star break, Clifford has averaged 11.2 points, 4.0 boards, 3.2 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.5 threes in 31.6 minutes. Keegan Murray aggravated his ankle issue Wednesday after playing only nine minutes. If he ends up missing significant time once again due to the injury, Clifford would likely rejoin the starting five.

Nique Clifford
G/F SAC
Mon 2/23/26 10:52 PM

Clifford contributed 12 points (5-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, five assists and six steals over 28 minutes during Monday's 123-114 win over the Grizzlies.
EDGE Analysis
Clifford brought the defense Monday, recording a career-high six steals. Despite still coming off the bench, the rookie has been able to maintain a starter-level role, having played at least 28 minutes in seven straight games. Although his production is likely to fluctuate, his defensive floor is relatively safe, making him a viable 12-team asset across most leagues.

Nique Clifford
G/F SAC
Thu 2/19/26 9:40 PM

Clifford is not in the Kings' starting lineup against the Magic on Thursday, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
EDGE Analysis
The rookie first-rounder stepped into an expanded role just before the All-Star break, highlighted by his 30-point performance in a loss to the Cavaliers on Feb. 7. Clifford has started seven of the Kings' last 10 games, but he'll come off the bench Thursday due to the return of Keegan Murray, the latter of whom missed 20 consecutive games since early January because of a sprained left ankle.

Nique Clifford
G/F SAC
Thu 2/12/26 8:54 AM

Clifford supplied six points (1-15 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds, six assists and two steals across 38 minutes during Wednesday's 121-93 loss to the Jazz.
EDGE Analysis
Clifford turned in a horrendous shooting line, as he needed 15 attempts from the field to finish with six points. The rookie is converting at a clip of 16.1 percent from the field over his last two appearances, but at least he's been producing elsewhere. Clifford has dished out six assists in back-to-back games and has racked up two steals in three of his last four outings.

Nique Clifford
G/F SAC
Sun 2/8/26 9:05 AM

Clifford produced 30 points (12-19 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals across 40 minutes during Saturday's 132-126 loss to the Cavaliers.
EDGE Analysis
Clifford had an excellent outing while filling in for Zach LaVine (finger). While the rookie hasn't done enough to merit ROY consideration, the 2025 first-round pick is set to see more time due to the key departures of Keon Ellis and Dennis Schroder. Since Sacramento's playoff aspirations are shot, the team may opt to move Clifford past Malik Monk in the rotation and give the rookie more opportunities. He's worth a stash in deeper leagues.

Nique Clifford
G/F SAC
Sat 2/7/26 9:38 PM

Clifford will start against the Cavaliers on Saturday, Matt George of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.
EDGE Analysis
The rookie first-rounder will get the starting nod due to Zach LaVine (finger) being sidelined. As a starter this season (seven games), Clifford has averaged 6.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.1 steals in 29.1 minutes per contest.

Nique Clifford
G/F SAC
Sun 2/1/26 5:47 PM

Clifford will start Sunday's game against the Wizards, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
EDGE Analysis
Clifford enters the starting lineup for the fourth time over the last five games, on this occasion due to the departure of Dennis Schroder via trade. In his previous three starts, Clifford posted averages of 8.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.0 steals in 30.0 minutes per contest.