Cam Whitmore is being traded from the Houston Rockets to the Washington Wizards in exchange for two second-round picks. Drafted 20th overall in 2023, Whitmore struggled for playing time with the Rockets. At 21 years old, this trade allows him to find a bigger role on a rebuilding Wizards team, which is geographically closer to his home in Maryland. Over his two seasons with the Rockets, Whitmore averaged 10.8 points and demonstrated efficiency with 0.46 points per touch, ranking fourth among players with significant touches.
The Houston Rockets are trading Cam Whitmore to the Washington Wizards for two second-round picks. The Rockets selected Whitmore with the No. 20 pick in the 2023 NBA draft but had trouble giving the talented prospect significant playing time.
The deal gives Whitmore, who turns 21 this week, the opportunity for an increased role for a rebuilding Wizards team. A Maryland native, the trade also sends Whitmore back closer to home.
Whitmore averaged 10.8 points over two years in Houston. Last season he scored 0.46 points per touch, fourth-best among players to record 1,000 touches.
Houston officials had multiple offers on the table for Whitmore, but wanted to see him in a legitimate chance to thrive in his career.
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