Apr 9, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Houston Rockets guard Cam Whitmore (7) dribbles against the Los Angeles Clippers in the second half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Wizards Acquire Cam Whitmore from Rockets

Originally posted on Washington Wizards on SI
By Tyrone Montgomery | Last updated Jul 5, 2025 5:21 PM ET

The NBA has been very busy while teams in the league have been wheeling and dealing within the trade market. Free agency has been a hot topic of discussion too. Free agency has been keeping everyone busy, except for the Washington Wizards.

As the Wizards haven’t been able to land anyone on the open market, they have been making numerous trades. One that just took place was the acquisition of Cam Whitmore, as reported by ESPN's Shams Charania.

The Houston Rockets are trading Cam Whitmore to the Washington Wizards for two second-round picks, sources tell ESPN. The deal gives Whitmore a tremendous opportunity for an increased role as he turns 21 on Tuesday and returns to the DMV area. pic.twitter.com/8BaBsVxjN2
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 5, 2025

The Washington Wizards made the deal with the Houston Rockets, added a young and explosive wing in Whitmore. The Wizards will be trading away two second-round picks in exchange for him. This deal gives the Wizards a dynamic scorer who may even become a starter. Whitmore was drafted in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft with the No. 20 overall pick.

Whitmore is about to turn 21-years-old. He already is one of the best young wings in the NBA. Being so young, it feels as if he may not had even scratched the surface of tapping into his true potential. The Wizards got a steal with Whitmore, as they only had to give up two second-round picks to land him.

This article first appeared on Washington Wizards on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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