Cam Whitmore is going back to his home area after being traded by the Houston Rockets to the Washington Wizards for a pair of second-round picks, a person with knowledge of the deal said Saturday. The trade will likely be folded into a larger multiteam series of moves and

Cam Whitmore, drafted by the Rockets with the 20th pick in 2023, didn't receive consistent playing time in two seasons under coach Ime Udoka.

The Houston Rockets are trading Cam Whitmore to the Washington Wizards for two second-round picks, sources tell ESPN. The deal gives Whitmore a tremendous opportunity for an increased role as he turns 21 on Tuesday and returns to the DMV area.