Whitmore, a Maryland native, averaged 10.8 points in his two seasons with the Rockets — who took him with the No. 20 pick in the 2023 draft. Whitmore’s acquisition is another step in the offseason overhaul by the Wizards, who have been in the mode of acquiring young players who can play multiple positions while continuing to accumulate assets.

The Houston Rockets have traded Cam Whitmore to the Washington Wizards in exchange for two second-round draft picks, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

Washington agreed to acquire the former Archbishop Spalding standout from the Houston Rockets for two second-round draft picks.