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March 19, 2026
Ruled out with hamstring soreness
Clifford is out for Thursday's game against the 76ers due to left hamstring soreness.
Analysis
Clifford is sitting out for the first time since October. The rookie swingman can be viewed as day-to-day prior to Sunday's tilt versus the Nets. Malik Monk is a candidate to join the starting lineup Thursday, and Doug McDermott should stick around in the rotation as well.
March 19, 2026
Questionable for Thursday
Clifford is questionable to play Thursday against the 76ers due to soreness in his left hamstring.
Analysis
We'll have a better idea on Clifford's status based on his activity level at shootaround, but if he is forced to the sidelines, there would be more minutes available for Daeqwon Plowden and Doug McDermott. Check back for official word on Clifford's status closer to Thursday's tipoff.
March 18, 2026
Posts decent line in blowout loss
Clifford finished with 15 points (6-13 FG, 3-4 3Pt), eight rebounds and seven assists across 37 minutes during Tuesday's 132-104 loss to the Spurs.
Analysis
Clifford logged the second-most minutes on the team during a lackluster performance from most of the squad. Clifford and Maxime Raynaud were the primary offensive catalysts during the blowout, and both players seem poised to be part of a youthful core that will likely remain on the roster when the team executes a complete overhaul. The 2025 first-round pick didn't do enough to make waves in the ROY race, but the Colorado State product has earned 20 starts this season and will likely continue that trend as the season winds down.