Cam Whitmore nearly trading the sun for Kevin Durant

In their last move of active offsenseon Houston Rockets Traded Guard Cam Whitmore in Visards On Saturday afternoon. While this move is a bit surprised, the rockets are reported, they tried to include Whitmore in their trade dealing with the dance Phoenix to get Kevin Durant.

Whitmore, 20, is undoubtedly a means, but the John’s rockets appeared to cash on its value before eligible to extend 2026. Years. Houston offered his services in the sun next to Jalena Green and Dillon Brooks, but Phoenix It is desirable to go down in secondsAccording to the NBA Insider Michael Scotto.

“Cam Whitmore nearly traded in Phoenix Suns in Kevin Durant store, league sources told Hoopship,” Tweetat is Scotto. “Instead, Phoenik decided to a more future drafting of the second round. He was lasting 10.8 points at 17.4 minutes in two seasons for rockets and turns 21. July.”

The rockets were traded in the wizards in two seconds to pick up – one in 2026. Years and one in 2029. Houston allegedly had more offers for Whitmore, but it wanted Send it a team Where there is a “legitimate opportunity to advance in his career”, according to ESPN.

By joining the wizards, the rockets sent Whitmore back to the area of ​​the hometown. The versatile guard was born and grew up in Odenton, Maryland, approximately 45 minutes drive from Washington, DC

Rokete “New Look Roster Next Kevin Durant Trade

Without Whitmore in the team, the rockets were their 2025. years competent on the overhaul. Houston will debute a completely new team in autumn, with Durant joining Clint Capel and Dorian Finnei-Smith as the latest adding team.

The The rockets are extended fred vanvleetJabari Smith Jr. And Steven Adams, while Jae’sean Daddy, Jeff Green and Aaron Holiday. However, with green and streams go, Houston loses his leading shooter and the best perimeter defender. Durant will surely replace the scoring provided by green, but the team will miss the daily intensity of the Brooks that was the engine behind its elite defense.

After the agreement on Durant, Houston also waived the Jock Landale spare center, which subsequently signed with Memphis Grizzlies. The total returns only eight rotary players for the 2025-2026 season, including three starters. It is expected to improve on their 52-30 record from the previous year.

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