Nuggets Add Former Top-20 Pick to Pair With Nikola Jokic
A former first-round pick is heading to Denver, giving the Nuggets another young, athletic wing to pair with Nikola Jokic.
The Denver Nuggets recently bolstered their roster by signing 6-foot-6 forward Cam Whitmore. The 20th overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft, Whitmore previously played for the Houston Rockets and Washington Wizards. The two-way deal signed Whitmore, who has experience as a bench player with 12.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 0.7 assists per game.
Despite a slight dip in production during his second season, Whitmore was ultimately phased out of the rotation in Houston and joined the Wizards. Although he may not be a household name, his explosive and high-energy scoring makes him a valuable addition to the Nuggets' second unit alongside DeMar DeRozan, Spencer Jones, and Tyus Jones.
Whitmore's signing highlights the Nuggets' effort to add more wing depth to compete in a loaded Western Conference, as they have already dealt with significant cap space issues.
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