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Rockets Trade Cam Whitmore to Wizards for Two Second-Round Picks

Houston collects two second-round selections, deepening its veteran core by sending him back to his home region.

Apr 9, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Houston Rockets guard Cam Whitmore (7) dunks against the Los Angeles Clippers in the second half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images/File Photo
Houston Rockets forward Cam Whitmore is being traded to Washington.
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FILE – Houston Rockets forward Cam Whitmore pushes down the court during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, March 3, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Kyle Phillips, File)

Overview

  • The Rockets sent Whitmore to Washington on July 5 in exchange for 2026 and 2029 second-round draft picks, confirming earlier reports by ESPN’s Shams Charania and The Athletic’s Josh Robbins.
  • Offseason additions of Kevin Durant and Dorian Finney-Smith shifted Houston’s focus toward proven wings and limited Whitmore’s rotation opportunities.
  • Selected 20th overall in 2023, Whitmore’s scoring average fell from 12.3 points as a rookie to 9.4 points in 2024–25 as his minutes declined.
  • Whitmore publicly voiced frustration in January after an 18-point performance, lamenting that strong showings “can’t get me nowhere.”
  • The move brings the Baltimore native back to the D.C. area and offers a chance to secure a larger role on a young Wizards roster prioritizing player development.