Rockets' Cam Whitmore: Another solid showing off bench
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Whitmore logged 16 points (7-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt), nine rebounds, an assist, a block and a steal in 24 minutes of action in Wednesday's 128-108 win over the Nuggets.
After bouncing back and forth between the G League and NBA earlier this year, Whitmore has been solid lately with Tari Eason (leg) and Jabari Smith (hand) having been out. He collected a season high in boards and fell just one short of what would've been the second double-double of his young career. The sophomore wing will continue to see opportunities so long as Eason and Smith remain out, although his fantasy production remains hard to predict with Dillon Brooks and Amen Thompson starting ahead of him on the wings and Jae'Sean Tate jostling with him for bench minutes.
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Rockets' Cam Whitmore: Notches 17 points
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Whitmore contributed 17 points (6-8 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one steal across 18 minutes during Tuesday's 135-112 win over the Wizards.
With Tari Eason (leg) still on the shelf and Jabari Smith (hand) set to miss an extended period, Whitmore continues to make a case for more minutes on the wings. Over his last four outings, Whitmore has produced averages of 13.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 0.8 steals and 2.3 three-pointers in 23.0 minutes per contest. He's someone to monitor in deeper formats going forward.
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Rockets' Cam Whitmore: Abysmal shooting night in loss
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Whitmore logged 11 points (4-17 FG, 1-9 3Pt, 2-2 FG), six boards, an assist and a steal in 34 minutes of action during Friday's loss to the Celtics.
The second-year forward returned to earth Friday after putting together one of his best performances of the season in a win over the Mavericks on Wednesday. He had an opportunity to prove his worth to head coach Ime Udoka with Amen Thompson (suspension), Jabari Smith Jr. (hand) and Tari Eason (leg) all sidelined but failed to make the most of it. Thompson will return to the lineup against the Lakers on Sunday as Whitmore looks to bounce back from his paltry shooting night.
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Rockets' Cam Whitmore: Scores 18 points in win over Dallas
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Whitmore registered 18 points (7-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 24 minutes during Wednesday's 110-99 victory over the Mavericks.
After two forgettable performances against the Timberwolves and Heat, Whitmore bounced back with a vengeance against the Mavericks on Wednesday. The second-year forward scored his second-highest point total of the season while helping Houston get the win over Dallas. An extended absence to Tari Eason (lower leg) and a suspension to Amen Thompson helped Whitmore find extra usage Wednesday.
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Rockets' Cam Whitmore: Sets new season-high scoring mark
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Whitmore had 27 points (9-16 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 27 minutes during Thursday's 128-111 win over the Pelicans.
Whitmore wasn't part of the rotation during the first two months of the season and spent considerable time in the G League, but he's been turning things around of late. This was his third straight game with double-digit points off the bench, and the first time he surpassed the 20-point mark. Even though his role might experience a regression once Dillon Brooks (ankle) and Tari Eason (lower leg) are back in the mix, Whitmore is making a strong case to receive more minutes on a regular basis in the short term.
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Rockets' Cam Whitmore: Cleared for Wednesday
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Whitmore (wrist) will play in Wednesday's NBA Cup matchup with the Warriors, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Whitmore has been dealing with a bruised left wrist, but he'll be available for Wednesday's tilt. The second-year forward has appeared in one NBA game since Nov. 6 and is unlikely to crack the rotation Wednesday.
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Rockets' Cam Whitmore: Returns from G League
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The Rockets recalled Whitmore from the G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Tuesday, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.
Whitmore will be back with the Rockets for Wednesday's game against the Warriors, but he's not a lock to be included in head coach Ime Udoka's rotation.
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Rockets' Cam Whitmore: Sent to G League
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Whitmore was assigned to the Rockets' G League affiliate Thursday, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Whitmore has bounced between the Rio Grande Valley Vipers and the Rockets this season while recovering from a lingering knee issue. However, when the Rockets are at full health the second-year forward is not likely to play a significant role in the rotation, and he has averaged 5.9 points and 1.4 rebounds across only 9.9 minutes per game over eight regular-season outings.
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Rockets' Cam Whitmore: Out with knee soreness
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Whitmore won't play Monday against the Bucks due to left knee soreness.
Whitmore was just recently recalled from the G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers and has been unable to crack Houston's rotation on a consistent basis, so his absence Monday won't open up any minutes for other players.
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Rockets' Cam Whitmore: Returns to NBA
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The Rockets recalled Whitmore from the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the G League on Saturday, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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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Rockets' Cam Whitmore: Sent to G League
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The Rockets assigned Whitmore to the G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Thursday, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.
Whitmore has struggled to carve out a significant role to begin the season, and in the club's last four games, he's seen the floor just three times 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 Rio Grande Valley, though it will likely take an injury to one of Houston's rotation players before he gets meaningful run at the NBA level.
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Rockets' Cam Whitmore: Likely to play Friday
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Whitmore (knee) is probable for Friday's game against the Grizzlies, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.
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 runs on a minutes restriction, Amen Thompson will likely see extra playing time.
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Rockets' Cam Whitmore: Efficient outing in preseason loss
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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.
Whitmore was extremely efficient while getting it done on both ends of the floor, and he tied Alperen Sengun for the second-highest scoring mark on 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.
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Rockets' Cam Whitmore: Finishes rookie season strong
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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.
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.
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Rockets' Cam Whitmore: Scores 18 off bench Thursday
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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.
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, as the Rockets have already been eliminated from the playoffs.
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Rockets' Cam Whitmore: Tossed from game
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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 (1-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt) in six minutes.
Whitmore was ejected with 1:46 remaining in the third quarter 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.
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Rockets' Cam Whitmore: Scores 17 points off bench
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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.
Whitmore didn't miss a step despite being absent for nine straight games due to an ankle injury. When including his outings before his absence, he's now scored in double digits in six consecutive games -- and in all but three of his 13 appearances since the All-Star break. Whitmore is not expected to crack the starting lineup in the near future, but he remains a valuable scoring alternative off the bench. He's definitely worth considering as a streaming option.
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Rockets' Cam Whitmore: Returns from nine-game absence
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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.
Whitmore returned from a nine-game absence Sunday and wasn't supposed to play more than 20 minutes as a precaution. Whitmore looked sharp, however, and he may take on a large role to close out the season.
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Rockets' Cam Whitmore: Upgraded to probable
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Whitmore (knee) has been upgraded to probable ahead of Sunday's contest against the Mavericks.
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.
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Rockets' Cam Whitmore: Nearing return
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Coach Ime Udoka said Whitmore (knee), who remains out Wednesday against the Thunder, is right on track with his three-week rehab timeline and is getting closer to a return, Kelly Iko of The Athletic reports.
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 it's unclear if Alperen Sengun (ankle/knee) would be back 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, 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.
