Overview
- The Wizards announced the 21-year-old forward has a deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder after further testing on recent shoulder soreness.
- Whitmore last played on December 4 and had been a DNP-CD for four games before being listed with right shoulder soreness for two more.
- Washington said it will monitor his recovery and issue status updates as appropriate, offering no firm timetable for a return.
- His absence pauses a recent development plan under coach Brian Keefe and is expected to open minutes for other wings and rookies in the rotation.
- Whitmore, acquired from Houston in July, appeared in 21 games for Washington this season and averaged about 9.2 points, as coverage noted similar DVT cases around the NBA with varied recovery timelines.