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During his weekly Wednesday appearance on The Sports Junkies, Washington Wizards coach Brian Keefe lightened his stance of Cam Whitmore’s benching. “We were looking at different rotations.

Cam Whitmore News / Last Word On Sports / December 10

Wizards Are Learning About The Real Cam Whitmore Firsthand

The Washington Wizards are easily one of the worst teams in the NBA at the moment. With the rising cast of young stars without a true number one option, and veterans who haven’t lived up to their fullest potential, the team is no short of confusing and misled.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 9

Rockets Receive Vindication Regarding Cam Whitmore Trade with Wizards

The Houston Rockets received scrutiny this past summer when they traded Cam Whitmore to the Washington Wizards. The obvious logic was that Whitmore was just a 21-year-old prospect who had just completed his second season in the NBA.

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Cam Whitmore News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 9

The Real Reason Why Wizards Forward Cam Whitmore Lost Minutes

The main story surrounding the Washington Wizards, while they are on an almost week-long break, is what is going on with Cam Whitmore? The former Houston Rockets guard was a staple in the rotation but was notably given a DNP in the last matchup against the Atlanta Hawks.

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Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Cam Whitmore News / BasketballNews.com / December 8

Why Cam Whitmore Isn’t Playing for the Wizards

Cam Whitmore brought with him the electrifying potential that had followed him from Villanova to Houston and then to Washington via trade. A rebuilding team should invest in him because he's young, explosive, and has a lot of upside potential.

Cam Whitmore News / Larry Brown Sports / December 8

Unflattering report emerges about work ethic of Wizards’ Cam Whitmore

New context is emerging about Cam Whitmore’s underwhelming debut season for the Washington Wizards. The 21-year-old forward Whitmore was a healthy scratch for Washington’s game over the weekend against the Atlanta Hawks.

Cam Whitmore News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 8

Evaluating Wizards' Cam Whitmore's Trade Value

Cam Whitmore arrived in the Eastern Conference to play with the Washington Wizards this past offseason, with optimism surrounding his upside. However, just months into his tenure, the situation has taken a sharp turn.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 8

NBA Notes: Wizards, Cam Whitmore, Hornets, Miles Bridges, Heat

Cam Whitmore’s move to the bench stems from poor practice habits, according to Grant Afseth of RG. Coach Brian Keefe hinted over the weekend that Whitmore wasn’t meeting “certain standards,” stopping short of specifics but making it clear the expectations aren’t negotiable.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 7

Wizards HC Explains Why Cam Whitmore Lost Minutes

This is the perfect season for players to earn some nice contract extensions with the Washington Wizards. The hopes of winning many games are practically nonexistent, so the fans and team are looking for some good performances.

Washington Wizards News / The Lead / November 26

Cam Whitmore Has Arrived

When Cam Whitmore was traded to DC in the offseason, the front office took a shot at raw talent. It appears to be working out. Whitmore is a wrecking ball who can get to the rim at will and will make an ESPN-worthy dunk every game, but the talent is now translating to impact.

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 13

Why the Rockets made the right choice moving on from Cam Whitmore

The Houston Rockets took care of business Wednesday night against the worst team in the league, cruising past the 1-11 Washington Wizards, 135-112. Houston’s 81 first-half points were the third-most in franchise history.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 12

What to Watch for in Rockets vs Wizards

The Houston Rockets are back in the win column after a solid win against the Milwaukee Bucks this past Sunday. They will now look ahead to their three-game home slate, which starts with a matchup against the NBA's worst team right now, the Washington Wizards.

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 10

Wizards’ Cam Whitmore makes ‘bright future’ admission despite 1-9 start

The Washington Wizards are seeing what sticks while taking several shots at developing young players, and third-year forward Cam Whitmore is one of the most unpredictable ones.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 8

NBA Notes: Wizards, Cam Whitmore, Lakers, LeBron James, Sixers

No Bilal Coulibaly (lower left leg tightness). No Kyshawn George (illness). So Friday in Cleveland should have been a natural opening for Cam Whitmore.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 6

Wizards' Cam Whitmore Continues Losing Trust

The message following the Washington Wizards' decision to trade for Cam Whitmore bore repeating; this would not be the sort of move that paid full dividends immediately.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / November 4

Cam Whitmore has been disappointing for the Wizards, he’s proving the Rockets right

The Houston Rockets traded forward Cam Whitmore to the Washington Wizards for two second-round picks in the offseason. Cam Whitmore was seen as part of the Houston Rockets‘ young core, but the team traded him after acquiring superstar Kevin Durant.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 29

Rockets' Cam Whitmore Move Ranks Among NBA's Worst Offseason Deals

Cam Whitmore entered the NBA with a ton of promise. So much, that the Houston Rockets contemplated selecting him with the fourth overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 6

Wizards get a steal by landing 20-year-old scorer via trade

The Washington Wizards are embracing their rebuild. On Saturday, they acquired Cam Whitmore from the Houston Rockets. Washington sent out two future second-round picks as part of the deal.

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NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 30

Rockets forward has drawn trade interest from Bulls, Nuggets

The Bulls and Nuggets are among the teams that have registered some level of interest in Rockets forward Cam Whitmore, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 12

Houston Rockets: Trade or Keep Cam Whitmore?

Cam Whitmore had arguably the best game of his career last night, scoring 34 points in 37 minutes against the Los Angeles Lakers. There have been a flurry of trade rumors surrounding the Rockets, and with star players possibly on the market, Whitmore could be out.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 9, 2024

Why Rockets Sent Cam Whitmore to G League

Houston Rockets guard Cam Whitmore is experiencing a bit of a sophomore slump to start the season. Whitmore, 20, averaged 12.3 points per game in his rookie year, the most for any first-year player coming off the bench.

Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / July 13, 2024