Nique Clifford Injury Status Update for March 23rd, 2026
Nique Clifford of the Kings has been ruled out and will not play today. Nique was previously listed as Available before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 6th game Nique has missed this season.
Nique Clifford Season Averages
Nique's absence leaves a significant hole in the Kings rotation. Across 67 games this season, he's averaging 7.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game while playing 23.9 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23.9 | 7.8 | 3.6 | 2.2 | 7.3 |
Kings Performance With & Without Nique Clifford
The numbers tell a clear story about Nique's value to the Kings. With Nique in the lineup this season, the team is 17-49. Without him, they've gone 1-4.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 17-49 | 1-4 | — |
| Off Rating | 110.0 | 108.9 | -1.1 |
| Def Rating | 120.0 | 117.4 | -2.5 |
| Net Rating | -9.9 | -8.5 | +1.5 |
| PPG | 110.8 | 111.4 | +0.6 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Nique Clifford?
When Nique sits, other Kings players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Maxime Raynaud and Daeqwon Plowden stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Nique has been out this season, Maxime Raynaud has averaged 18.4 more points per game, 8.3 additional field goal attempts and 10.1 extra minutes.
PPG: +18.4 | FGA: +8.3 | MPG: +10.1
When Nique has been out this season, Daeqwon Plowden has averaged 11.4 more points per game, 5.4 additional field goal attempts and 7.0 extra minutes.
PPG: +11.4 | FGA: +5.4 | MPG: +7.0
Full Injury Report — Nique Clifford's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Kings @ Hornets - March 24, 2026 Sacramento Kings: De'Andre Hunter (Out) Zach LaVine (Out) Keegan Murray (Out) Russell Westbrook (Out) Domantas Sabonis (Out) Charlotte Hornets: Kon Knueppel (Probable)
We'll continue to monitor Nique's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Kings.