Cam Whitmore is an American small forward for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was drafted by the Houston Rockets in the 2023 NBA draft as the 20th overall pick. Whitmore made his NBA debut in a loss to the Orlando Magic on October 26, 2023. He made his first NBA start in a loss against the Boston Celtics on January 21, 2024.
Whitmore recorded his first career double-double, scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds on 50% shooting (44% from three) against the Charlotte Hornets on January 26, 2024. He played 47 games, starting twice, in his rookie season, averaging 12.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 0.6 steals per contest, as per reports. Whitmore also had stints with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers in the NBA G League in 2023 and 2024.
Cam Whitmore Salary
Cam Whitmore is earning $3,379,080 for the 2024/25 season. He is on a four-year rookie scale contract worth $15,595,310 with the Houston Rockets, as per Spotrac.
| Season | Team | Salary |
| 2023-24 | Houston Rockets | $3,218,160 |
| 2024-25 | Houston Rockets | $3,379,080 |
| 2025-26 (Team Option) | Houston Rockets | $3,539,760 |
| 2026-27 (Team Option) | Houston Rockets | $5,458,310 |
Contract Notes:
- 2025-26: Team Option (deadline 10/31/24, exercised 10/30/24)
- 2026-27: Team Option (deadline 10/31/25)
Additional Note: 'Team Option' provides the team the right to retain a player for one more year at a pre-determined salary.
Cam Whitmore College
Cam Whitmore was a consensus five-star recruit out of Archbishop Spalding High School and committed to Villanova University in 2022. He averaged 12.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.4 steals per game for the Villanova Wildcats in his freshman season. He also earned the prestigious title of the Big East Freshman of the Year in 2023, as per the official NBA website.
FAQs on Cam Whitmore
A. Cam Whitmore is 20 years old, as of April 2025.
A. Cam Whitmore plays as a small forward for the Houston Rockets.
A. Cam Whitmore attended Villanova University from 2022 to 2023.
A. Cam Whitmore's height is 6'7" and his weight is 230 pounds or 104 kilograms.
