"The Washington Wizards latest update on the recovery of forward Cam Whitmore is that the former first-round pick will miss the remainder of the regular season as he continues to recover from a blood clot that initially sidelined him indefinitely. As a result, Washington quickly applied for a Disabled Player Exception hoping for the chance to be granted a DPE in efforts to bring in another player to not only fill Whitmore role, but give the team the chance to scout additional talent."
"Obviously, with the Wizards looking to secure a top-8 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, Washingtonw won't be looking to bring in a win-now player. Instead, the Wizards would likely elect to use the DPE on a high-upside prospect that could potentially be on their radar for next season given the team's hope that Trae Young's arrival could lead to a playoff push."
"At 6-foot-4, the Iowa State product has proven to be a capable scorer throughout his start to his career, averaging 9.2 points on 42.7% shooting from the field. Still only 25, Horton-Tucker has the upside to be a future role player in the right situation, which is exactly why the Wizards could take a swing on the guard's upside."
Cam Whitmore will miss the remainder of the regular season while recovering from a blood clot that initially sidelined him indefinitely. Washington applied for a Disabled Player Exception to pursue another player to fill Whitmore's role and evaluate additional talent up close. The team is prioritizing long-term upside over immediate wins while targeting a top-8 pick in the 2026 draft. Washington would likely use the DPE on a high-upside prospect who could be on their radar next season, particularly with hopes that Trae Young's arrival could spark a playoff push. Potential targets include guards like Talen Horton-Tucker and bigs like Bol Bol.
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