The Houston Rockets are buying and selling Cam Whitmore to the Washington Wizards for 2 second-round picks, sources instructed ESPN on Saturday.
The Rockets chosen Whitmore with the No. 20 decide within the 2023 NBA draft however had hassle giving the proficient prospect vital taking part in time. The deal provides Whitmore, who turns 21 this week, the chance for an elevated position for a rebuilding Wizards group. Whitmore is a Maryland native, so the commerce additionally sends him again nearer to house.
The Rockets labored with Whitmore and his reps at WME Basketball over the previous few weeks on a brand new house. Houston officers had a number of provides on the desk for Whitmore however wished to see him go someplace that gave him a professional likelihood to thrive in his profession.
Whitmore, a 6-foot-7 wing, averaged 10.8 factors over two years in Houston. Final season he scored 0.46 factors per contact, fourth greatest amongst gamers to document 1,000 touches, in keeping with ESPN Analysis.