{
  "id": 8321646,
  "title": "Nuggets Add Former Top-20 Pick to Pair With Nikola Jokic",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/nuggets-add-former-top-20-pick-to-pair-with-nikola-jokic",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T22:22:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nba/nuggets-add-former-top-20-pick-to-pair-with-nikola-jokic-12462681"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "A former first-round pick is heading to Denver, giving the Nuggets another young, athletic wing to pair with Nikola Jokic.",
  "key_points": [
    "Denver Nuggets sign Cam Whitmore, 20th overall pick in 2023 NBA draft",
    "Whitmore played for Houston Rockets and Washington Wizards previously",
    "Two-way deal adds wing depth to Nuggets, addressing cap space issues"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}