Houston Rockets Trade Cam Whitmore to Washington Wizards

This trade gives Whitmore a genuine opportunity for a larger role in a rebuilding Wizards roster, one more open to experimenting with younger talent. If he develops more consistency, especially shooting from outside and maintaining defensive discipline, he has the potential to evolve into a true 3-and-D forward in the modern NBA.

He will help anchor a wing rotation for a team that went 18–64 last season.

He averaged 10.8 ppg last season for the Rockets. Whitmore's game is often described as "tweener-perfect" as he is good at driving to the basket, finishing with authority, using quick footwork in space, and stepping into mid‑range pull‑ups. Defensively, he brings positional adaptability from guarding power forwards to perimeter wings.

His tenacity and high energy translate into hustle plays that swing momentum, whether contesting shots, boxing out, or cutting off driving lanes. If Whitmore thrives, Washington benefits significantly as a potential foundational piece or trade asset. If not, the cost is limited to Day 2 draft picks.