Cam Whitmore News, Rumors, Updates - Houston Rockets

Cleared to play Whitmore (knee) will play in Wednesday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Whitmore was tabbed questionable due to left knee soreness, but he has been given the green light to face Indiana. Whitmore hasn't appeared in an NBA game since Nov. 6, missing some time with injuries and on assignment with the Rockets' G League affiliate. With the Rockets at full health, Whitmore isn't expected to see a large workload.

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Questionable for Wednesday Whitmore (knee) has been upgraded to questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Whitmore has missed the last seven games due to a combination of being assigned to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the G League on November 7 and recently sustaining a knee injury. However, Whitmore's status being upgraded to questionable is an encouraging sign that he will make his return soon.

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Out with knee soreness Whitmore won't play Monday against the Bucks due to left knee soreness.

Impact Whitmore was just recently recalled from the G League and has been unable to crack Houston's rotation on a consistent basis.

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Returns to NBA The Rockets recalled Whitmore from the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the G League on Saturday, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Whitmore will likely continue to bounce back and forth between the NBA and G League. In the 20-year-old forward's seven appearances for Houston, he is averaging 6.1 points and 1.6 rebounds in 10.6 minutes.

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Sent to G League Whitmore was assigned to the Rockets' G League affiliate Thursday, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.

Impact Whitmore has struggled to carve out a significant role to begin the season, and in the club's last four regular-season games he has made three appearances while averaging 4.7 points and 1.3 rebounds across only 6.7 minutes per game. The 20-year-old isn't expected to spend much time with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, though he'll likely struggle to find significant playing time at the NBA level while competing for minutes with Amen Thompson, Reed Sheppard and Tari Eason.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Friday Whitmore (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Whitmore was considered probably earlier Friday, so it's not a surprise to see him available for this matchup. The second-year forward will come off the bench just like he did in the season opener Wednesday, when he posted four points in eight minutes.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Friday Whitmore (knee) is probable for Friday's game against the Grizzlies, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.

Impact Whitmore is dealing with left knee pain, though he will likely suit up for a second consecutive game. The 20-year-old joins Dillon Brooks (knee) on the report as probable, and if either run on a minutes restriction, Amen Thompson will likely see extra playing time.

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Efficient outing in preseason loss Whitmore posted 17 points (6-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three steals, two rebounds, one block and one assist across 19 minutes during Monday's 122-113 preseason loss to the Jazz.

Impact Whitmore was extremely efficient while getting it done on both ends of the floor, and he tallied the second-highest scoring mark for the Rockets behind Jalen Green (21). Whitmore is coming off a solid rookie season, during which he averaged 12.3 points and 3.8 rebounds across only 18.7 minutes per game in 47 regular-season appearances. The 20-year-old is expected to compete for playing time off the bench with Tari Eason (rest) and Amen Thompson behind Dillon Brooks (rest). However, if Whitmore can stay healthy and affect the game on both ends of the floor, it'll likely be difficult for the club to keep him off the court.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Shut down for Summer League Whitmore won't play during the rest of Summer League, Kelly Iko of The Athletic reports.

Impact Whitmore has been one of the top performers at Summer League and will turn his focus to getting ready for the regular season after appearing in three games in Las Vegas. The high-flying 20-year-old logged 47 games played with the Rockets as a rookie, averaging 12.3 points and 3.8 rebounds across 18.7 minutes.

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Starting 5, July 15: Young Rockets show out in Summer League | NBA.com Houston's Reed Sheppard and Cam Whitmore excel at Day 3 of NBA 2K25 Summer League in Vegas. Team USA is back in action tonight.

JULY 15 • NBA.COM

NBA Summer League: Standout players from Day 8 | NBA.com Cam Whitmore puts on a show, Julian Strawther catches fire and Brandin Podziemski delivers at NBA 2K25 Summer League.

JULY 15 • NBA.COM

Cam Whitmore Leads Rockets to Second Consecutive Summer League Win vs. Wizards Cam Whitmore put on a show Sunday night amid the Houston Rockets' Summer League victory over the Washington Wizards.

JULY 15 • SI.COM

NBA 2K25 Summer League: Cam Whitmore leads Rockets' eruption | NBA.com Cam Whitmore and Reed Sheppard combine for 47 points and 10 steals in the Rockets' 109-91 demolition of the Wizards.

JULY 15 • NBA.COM

Finishes the season strong Whitmore finished Sunday's 116-105 victory over the Clippers with 21 points (9-17 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-3 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one block across 36 minutes.

Impact This was a strong finish to Whitmore's rookie season, and he seems poised to take on a larger role in 2024-25. In 47 appearances, Whitmore compiled averages of 12.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.7 three-pointers on 45.4 percent shooting from the field.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Running with starters Sunday Whitmore is in the starting lineup for Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Clippers, Jackson Gatlin of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Whitmore's explosive rookie year will end with his second start of the season, and he'll look to build off the five points and four rebounds he posted in 27 minutes in his prior start on Jan. 21. Whitmore is flanked by Amen Thompson and Jabari Smith on the wings.

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Scores 18 off bench Thursday Whitmore recorded 18 points (5-11 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 27 minutes during Thursday's 124-121 loss to the Jazz.

Impact Whitmore has seen regular minutes off the bench in recent weeks and has scored in double digits in all but one of his last seven contests, with the lone exception being the April 9 matchup against the Magic where he got tossed. He's been making the most of his minutes and should handle a decent workload in the final two games of the season with the Rockets already eliminated from the playoffs.

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Tossed from game Whitmore was assessed two technical fouls and ejected from Tuesday's game versus the Magic, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports. He will end the contest with two points...

Impact Whitmore was ejected with 1:46 remaining in the third quarter Tuesday after getting into altercations with Joe Ingles and Moritz Wagner. Reggie Bullock and Jeff Green are candidates to receive increased playing time in the rookie forward's absence.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 17 points off bench Whitmore racked up 17 points (6-14 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds and one block over 23 minutes during Thursday's 133-110 loss to the Warriors.

Impact Whitmore didn't miss a step despite being absent for nine straight games due to an ankle injury. If including his previous outings before the injury, he's now scored in double digits in six games in a row -- and in all but three of his 13 appearances since the All-Star break. Whitmore is not expected to crack the starting lineup any time soon, but he remains a valuable scoring alternative off the bench. He's definitively worth a flyer as a streaming alternative.

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Returns from nine-game absence Whitmore totaled 13 points (5-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-4 FT), five rebounds, one assist and three steals across 22 minutes during Sunday's 125-107 loss to the Mavericks.

Impact Whitmore returned from a nine-game absence Sunday, and he wasn't supposed to play more than 20 minutes as a precaution. Whitmore looked sharp, however, and it's possible he takes on a large role to close out the season with so many injuries in Houston.

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Will play 20 minutes in return Coach Ime Udoka said Whitmore (ankle) is available but will play no more than 20 minutes during Sunday's game against the Mavericks, source reports.

Impact As expected, Whitmore has been upgraded from probable to available and will suit up following a nine-game absence. However, the rookie will be limited to shorter stints and won't play more than 20 minutes, limiting his fantasy appeal. Before his injury, Whitmore scored double figures in eight of his last 10 games, averaging 12.6 points and 4.5 rebounds in 20.3 minutes during that stretch.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to probable Whitmore (knee) has been upgraded to probable ahead of Sunday's contest against the Mavericks.

Impact Whitmore has been nearing a return for quite some time, and the probable tag suggests the former Villanova standout could see minutes off the bench for the first time since March 10. Before his absence, the rookie had played 20-plus minutes in seven of his last 10 appearances, averaging 12.6 points and 4.5 rebounds during that stretch.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return Coach Ime Udoka said Wednesday that Whitmore (knee) is right on track with his three-week return timeline and is getting closer to a return, Kelly Iko of The Athletic reports.

Impact The red-hot Rockets have won nine straight and are vying for a spot in the Play-In Tournament, so Whitmore's potential return is noteworthy, though Alperen Sengun (ankle/knee) isn't expected back even if Houston makes a postseason run. Whitmore hasn't played since March 10 and is due back in early April, barring a setback. Before his absence, Whitmore had played 20-plus minutes in seven of his last 10 appearances, averaging 12.6 points and 4.5 rebounds during that stretch.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Out for three weeks Coach Ime Udoka said Tuesday that Whitmore (knee) will miss roughly three weeks, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Whitmore has already been ruled out for Tuesday's contest due to a right knee sprain and is now set to miss an extended period. Amen Thompson and Jae'Sean Tate are candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Whitmore could still return before the end of the regular season on April 14.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Out with knee sprain Whitmore has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Spurs due to a right knee sprain.

Impact The severity of the injury remains unclear, but the rookie had been sharp since the All-Star break, as he averaged 12.6 points and 4.5 rebounds in 20.3 minutes over his last 10 appearances. With Whitmore sidelined, there'll be more bench minutes available for fellow rookie Amen Thompson.

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