MARCH 8 • THEATHLETIC.COM
CAM WHITMORE #7 - SMALL FORWARD - HOUSTON ROCKETS
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1.4 RPG •
0.5 APG
5.9 PPG
1.4 RPG
0.5 APG
Jalen Green and Cam Whitmore are the Rockets duo waiting on the wings: The IkoSystem "The chemistry is there," says Cam Whitmore of both is on and off court relationship with teammate Jalen Green.
Leads bench in scoring in loss Whitmore closed with 17 points (7-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist in 24 minutes during Wednesday's 122-116 loss to the Clippers.
Impact Whitmore led all bench players in Wednesday's contest in scoring while ending as one of five Rockets players with 15 or more points in a losing effort. Whitmore, who connected on a trio of threes over a bench-leading minute total, has recorded at least 15 points in 12 games this year.
MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE
Big night from second unit Whitmore recorded 19 points (9-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal in 20 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 114-101 win over the Spurs.
Impact The 19-year-old continues to look like a steal as the 20th overall pick in the 2023 Draft. Whitmore has scored in double digits in five of seven games since the All-Star break, averaging 12.3 points, 4.4 boards and 1.0 threes in 19.3 minutes a contest, although his offensive game remains a work in progress -- he's shooting just 21.2 percent (7-for-33) from three-point range during that time.
MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE
Suns star Devin Booker reacts to heated confrontations with Rockets rookie Cam Whitmore “Just competing, extra physical,” Suns star Devin Booker says of his confrontation with Rockets rookie Cam Whitmore. “I respect going at a t...
MARCH 2 • USATODAY.COM
Contributes off bench Thursday Whitmore chipped in 14 points (5-14 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds and one block across 27 minutes during Thursday's 110-105 loss to Phoenix.
Impact Whitmore might have needed 14 shots to score 14 points, but other than that, he provided a spark off the bench and looked active on the glass, ending just two away from notching a double-double. The rookie out of Villanova has been playing better and better, with four double-digit point appearances across his last five.
MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE
Suns' Devin Booker, Rockets' Cam Whitmore Have to Be Separated After Tensions Flare Things nearly got off the rails when the rookie appeared to throw a punch.
MARCH 1 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Posts 13 points in return Whitmore (ankle) recorded 13 points (5-11 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 1-3 FT), four rebounds and two blocks across 24 minutes Thursday in the Rockets' 127-105 loss to the Pelicans.
Impact After practicing Wednesday without issue, Whitmore was cleared to return from a three-game absence coming out of the All-Star break. The rookie hit double figures in the scoring column for the ninth time in 10 games, but he may not be able to count on reaching 24 minutes on a regular basis in competitive contests. Whitmore should at least have a firm hold on a rotation spot for the foreseeable future while Tari Eason (lower leg) faces a murky timeline for a return.
FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Will play Thursday Whitmore (ankle) will play Thursday against New Orleans, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.
Impact Whitmore missed the Rockets' final three games before the All-Star break due to an ankle injury but will be back in action after having a week to rest. Over his last five appearances, he's averaged 16.4 points and 2.4 rebounds in 19.8 minutes per game.
FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out against Memphis Whimore (ankle) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Grizzlies.
Impact Whitmore's absence streak will extend to three games Wednesday due to a right ankle sprain despite coach Ime Udoka saying the rookie forward could return against Memphis. Whitmore's next chance to suit up will come after the All-Star Break on Feb. 22 against New Orleans.
FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Could return Wednesday Whitmore (ankle) could return for Wednesday's game against Memphis, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.
Impact Whitmore has a chance to suit up in Houston's final game before the All-Star break, which stands in contrast to coach Ime Udoka mentioning that Fred VanFleet (groin) and Tari Eason (leg) will not be re-evaluated until after the break. Monday will mark Whitmore's second consecutive missed game due to a right ankle sprain, but the 19-year-old appears to be facing a short-term absence.
FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Out again Monday Whitmore (ankle) is out for Monday's game against the Knicks.
Impact Whitmore will miss a second consecutive game due to a right ankle sprain. Amen Thompson, Jae'Sean Tate and Dillon Brooks could see increased minutes in Whitmore's absence.
FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE
Out with ankle sprain Whitmore (ankle) will not play in Saturday's contest versus the Hawks, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.
Impact Whitmore sprained his right ankle in Friday's game against the Raptors after accumulating 17 points (5-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds and one assist in 18 minutes. There is no surprise that the Rockets have opted to rule him out on the second night of a back-to-back set here. The rookie's next chance to suit up will come Monday against the Knicks. In his absence, Amen Thompson, Jae'Sean Tate and Dillon Brooks are all candidates to see slightly increased workloads.
FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Done for night with ankle sprain Whitmore will not return to Friday's game against Toronto due to a right ankle sprain, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports. He finished with 17 points (5-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT),...
Impact Whitmore was leading the team in scoring at the time of his departure. The bad news for Houston is that this puts Whitmore's status for Saturday's game against Atlanta in jeopardy. If Whitmore is unable to play, the Rockets could turn to Aaron Holiday, Jae'Sean Tate and Reggie Bullock.
FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Career-best 25 points Friday Whitmore closed with 25 points (10-17 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist and two steals in 21 minutes during Friday's 135-106 win over the Raptors.
Impact The Rockets took a 19-point leads into halftime and were able to empty their bench in the fourth quarter, giving Whitmore a chance to post the best scoring numbers of his young career -- topping the 24 points he scored just four games earlier. The rookie out of Villanova fell to Houston with the 20th pick in the 2023 Draft due to long-term health concerns, but as the season has gone on he's looked more and more like a steal. Over the last 13 games he's averaged 14.9 points, 5.1 boards and 2.2 threes over 21.8 minutes a contest.
FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Whitmore has season-high 25, Sengun adds 24 as Houston Rockets rout Toronto Raptors 135-106
Rookie Cam Whitmore scored a season-high 25 and Alperen Sengun had 24 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists in just three quarters to lead the Houston Rockets to a 135-106 rout of...FEBRUARY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Lakers made a big mistake by not drafting Cam Whitmore The Lakers committed a big draft blunder last June by passing up on Rockets wing Cam Whitmore, who is looking very promising right now.
JANUARY 30 • USATODAY.COM
Gets buckets in win Whitmore ended with 20 points (7-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-6 FT) and six rebounds in 18 minutes during Monday's 135-119 victory over the Lakers.
Impact Whitmore came out gunning, racking up 16 points in his first seven minutes of action, while also having multiple threes rim out Monday. The 19-year-old is on the rise as a potent offensive threat for the Rockets. He has logged five games with 25-plus minutes in January.
JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE
Continues producing Whitmore registered 19 points (6-16 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and one block in 29 minutes during Saturday's 106-104 loss to Brooklyn.
Impact Whitmore co-led Houston in scoring Saturday, and the rookie has now canned 14 of his last 32 three-point attempts. Tari Eason (leg) is dealing with an extended absence, potentially as a stress fracture aggravation, so Whitmore's rest-of-season usage and outlook are trending up.
JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE
First career double-double Friday Whitmore totaled 24 points (9-18 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds and two assists over 20 minutes during Friday's 138-104 win over Charlotte.
Impact Whitmore had a productive performance off the bench Friday. Not only did he register the first double-double of his young career, his points and rebounding output were both career highs for the rookie out of Villanova. Whitmore has established a permanent bench role for himself since the beginning of the new year and is averaging 11.9 points and 4.4 rebounds over 19.0 minutes per game in January.
JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Moves back to bench Whitmore isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Trail Blazers, Jackson Gatlin of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Impact Jeff Green will replace Cam Whitmore in the starting lineup Wednesday. The rookie forward is averaging 11.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 19.7 minutes across his last five appearances coming off the bench.
JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Will make first career start Whitmore will start Sunday's game against the Celtics, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact With Fred VanVleet (back) and Jabari Smith (ankle) out, Whitmore and Amen Thompson will start alongside Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and Alperen Sengun. It's Whitmore's first career start, but when he's played 20-plus minutes (four games), Whitmore has averaged 17.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 0.8 blocks in 27.8 minutes per game this season.
JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Hot from deep Whitmore contributed 17 points (6-13 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-3 FT), five rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 27 minutes during Saturday's 127-126 overtime win over the Jazz.
Impact Whitmore boomed from beyond the arc Saturday, which is an encouraging sign after posting 33.3 percent shooting on 3.8 threes per game and looking pensive as a shooter across eight prior contests. His 11.1 points and 4.0 rebounds in 19.1 minutes per game over that span represents quality production from the rookie overall. Whitmore should continue to see a relevant role with Tari Eason (leg) amid a multi-week absence.
JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Strong outing off bench in defeat Whitmore finished with 14 points (6-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one steal over 23 minutes in Monday's 124-115 loss to Philadelphia.
Impact Whitmore led all bench players in Monday's contest in rebounds while finishing with a bench-high-tying scoring total in a balanced showing on the Rockets' second unit. Whitmore has tallied at least 14 points in four games this season, including in three of his last four outings. He has now hauled in six or more boards in two straight contests and in three games this year.
JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Shines off bench in loss Whitmore provided 22 points (7-13 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 6-8 FT), seven rebounds, one block and one steal across 28 minutes during Saturday's 145-113 loss to Boston.
Impact Whitmore started the season in the G League, but if his recent performances at the NBA level are of any indication, then he clearly belongs in The Association. Even though he's been playing off the bench and not seeing steady minutes, he's found a way to make his presence felt, predominantly with his scoring figures. Through his last seven games off the bench, Whitmore has scored in double digits six times and is averaging 12.3 points per contest while shooting 49.2 percent from the field.
JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE
