Rockets' Cam Whitmore Reportedly Focus of Trade Talks 'In Recent Days' amid NBA Rumors
Houston Rockets forward Cam Whitmore may be on the move soon.
Kelly Iko of The Athletic reported that Whitmore has been involved in a "number of trade discussions in recent days" and that the situation around his future in Houston is "fluid."
The Rockets selected Whitmore, 20, at No. 20 overall in the 2023 NBA draft following a standout career at Villanova.
Whitmore averaged 9.4 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 51 games for the Rockets last season. All told, Whitmore averaged 16.2 minutes a night in a crowded wing rotation in Houston.
Following the addition of Kevin Durant, and with Reed Sheppard entering Year 2, Whitmore may be the odd man out.
The Rockets went 52-30 in the regular season but lost to the Golden State Warriors in the first round of the playoffs.
Whitmore could be attractive for young teams looking for a player to develop with their core. The Rockets picked up his club option at $3.5 million for next season, and he has another team option for $5.5 million for the 2026-27 season.
