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Cam Whitmore traded to Wizards for 2 2nd round picks

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by mikol13, Jul 5, 2025 at 3:15 PM.

  1. elvis

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    Disappointed. Hope this move wasn’t made just to get under the luxury tax.
     
  2. blackistan

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    Sucks wish it could've worked out but I guess it wasn't going to since him and Ime didn't see eye to eye unfortunately
     
  3. Germanturk

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    That trade is a joke right??!
    You cannot give a talented Player like Cam for 2 second Round picks!! I think, that he is not an easy Person but 2 second Round picks??!!

    That hurts!!
     
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    Don't worry, that's not it, the move was made because Ime doesnt like him personally.
     
  5. Joe Willie

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    This team has one, maybe two dependable scorers. Gonna be an interesting year.
     
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  6. roslolian

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    But theres no guarantee those drafts will have star potential like Cam.
     
  7. ElPigto

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    Nope. We will be paying the tax the season. It give us a bit more flexibility under the 1st apron to make a move during the season.
     
  8. roslolian

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    I dont think we need more players tbh. A coach can only play so many guys.

    KD/Amen/Sengun/Jabari/FVV/Reed/Adams/Capela/DFS/Tari Eason

    That is already a 10 man rotation which is too many for most coaches. Ime also isnt the most min max coach in the world, too many options he freezes up and just plays 6 guys most of the game.
     
  9. saleem

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    Can they sign a vet minimum player right now? I'm open to that, provided if someone can really help the team.
     
  10. ashleyem

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    I am not high on Cam and I am not surprised by this trade.
     
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  11. Imanimal

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    Hearing tgey are in talks with Dashon Nix.
     
  12. ElPigto

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    I'm sure they could, but I wonder if they are going to opt until later in the season when prorated amounts are lower to keep maximum flexibility. Probably something @aelliott or @BimaThug can answer.
     
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  13. topfive

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    From what I've seen online, it looks like the Rockets' FO worked with Cam's agent to find a good spot for him. Apparently, there were other offers they turned down (though probably not a whole lot better than this one) to send him to a team where he'll get a chance to play AND be closer to his home.

    Smart move. Cam didn't fit in here and they knew they were going to move him, so at least make it appear like a favor.
     
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  14. Stephen_A

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    “looked annoyed” without substantiating information that he was actually annoyed. “Looked like a whiny little bi+ch” without anything confirming this means this is your assumption.

    when was Ime getting on his ass about pouting? Do you have a transcript or were you right behind the bench and overhead this? I’m sure Shams or anyone from the media would have been all over this if there was such an issue. But there has been no reporting of this. You’re entitled to your opinion but I’m sorry, without substantiating information you and a group of fans here who buy into this narrative, are simply assuming and conjecturing about this guy’s character. I’m sure you wouldn’t want to be judged this way at work do you?
     
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  15. Stephen_A

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    or they could really have just done him a solid and moved him to his preferred destination
     
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  16. Stephen_A

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    :D
     
  17. karakedi

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    Solid bench player traded for nothing, i dont understand
     
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  18. Stephen_A

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    Bradeaux isn’t a journalist. Isn’t a credible source and what sources does he have to obtain this info isn’t stated. No major media outlets have reported this. The report also says nothing about an attitude issue or character issue detrimental to the team.
     
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  19. IslandB.O.I.

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    I believe he’s quoting Iko’s article from The Athletic.
     
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