Cam Whitmore Heads to Wizards in Strategic Move by Rockets
So, here’s the big news that’s shaking things up in the NBA right now — Cam Whitmore, the young forward with undeniable upside, has officially been traded by the Houston Rockets to the Washington Wizards. And all it took was two second-round picks. Yep, just two. At first glance, that might sound like a head-scratcher considering Whitmore’s potential, but there’s more to this than meets the eye.
Now, let’s rewind a little. Cam Whitmore was the 20th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, coming out of Villanova. He was the second pick for the Rockets that year after Amen Thompson. In his rookie season, Whitmore showed promise, averaging 12.3 points and 3.8 rebounds per game while hitting 36% of his shots from beyond the arc. Not bad for a guy trying to find his rhythm in the league.
Last season, though, his numbers dipped slightly. He averaged 9.4 points and 3 rebounds per game, still keeping that same 36% clip from three, but the minutes just weren’t there — only 16.2 per game across 51 appearances, and just three starts. Not because of a lack of talent, but more due to Houston’s increasingly crowded rotation and the team's push for playoff success. Simply put, Whitmore was getting lost in the shuffle.
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He spent time in the G League too, suiting up for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, and when he did, he impressed — 23 points and 6.3 rebounds per game with 40% shooting from three. That’s the kind of output that makes you believe this kid still has a ceiling worth chasing.
But Houston is aiming high now. With a core group that’s taking real strides in the Western Conference, and head coach Ime Udoka locking in a long-term deal, the Rockets seem laser-focused on contending. For them, depth matters, but so does clarity in roles — and Whitmore’s spot just never solidified.
So now, at just 21 years old, Cam Whitmore heads to Washington. And honestly? This could be the best thing for him. The Wizards are in a different phase — they’re rebuilding, they need scorers, and they need young talent with room to grow. Whitmore has already shown flashes of brilliance. Remember when he dropped 34 points on the Lakers or when he went off for 27 and 11 against OKC? That kind of potential doesn’t disappear. It just needs the right environment.
Sure, injuries have popped up — a sprained LCL, some knee soreness — but nothing that derails the big picture. The guy can ball, and he’s hungry.
So while the Rockets get two second-rounders and continue their climb in the West, the Wizards might just have picked up a gem that could shine in a bigger role. Don’t be surprised if this trade looks very different a year or two from now when Cam Whitmore is getting starter minutes and putting up big numbers. This isn’t the end of his story — it’s a new chapter.
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