Is there a spot for Cam Whitmore on the Denver Nuggets?
The Denver Nuggets aren’t done making moves in the offseason as they continue to search for answers after another disappointing playoff exit.
The Nuggets haven’t made the big moves some fans expected after they lost in six games in the first round of the playoffs to the Minnesota Timberwolves, but they have added depth pieces to make the roster more competitive.
This offseason, they’ve lost Peyton Watson, Tim Hardaway Jr, and Jonas Valancuinas, but have added DeMar DeRozan, Marvin Bagley III, and Alpha Diallo.
Their latest signing is Cam Whitmore, the 20th overall pick by the Houston Rockets in the 2023 NBA draft.
Whitmore spent last season with the Washington Wizards, but played in only 21 games due to a shoulder injury that cost him the majority of the season. He averaged 9.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 0.7 assists on 45% shooting and 28% from three.
He signed a two-way deal with the Nuggets.
Is There A Spot For Him?
Realistically, probably not.
Signing a two-way deal means that he’ll compete in training camp and get some minutes early in the season to see if he fits in, but the Nuggets have a deep forward rotation, and it’s hard to see Whitmore fitting in and getting opportunities.
He’ll be behind Cameron Johnson, the starting small forward, and then DeMar DeRozan, Spencer Jones, and Julian Strawther are all guaranteed to get minutes at the three spot off the bench.
Geoff Burke-Imagn ImagesIf he moves down to the power forward position, he’s behind Aaron Gordon, DaRon Holmes, Marvin Bagley, who should get minutes next to Nikola Jokic, and Trevon Brazile. Zeke Nnaji remains on the roster as well.
Maybe he slides up and plays shooting guard, where there might be more minutes to go around, as the Nuggets have really just Christian Braun in that spot, though Alpha Diallo could get minutes.
Being on a two-way deal means he can spend time in the G League, and if he impresses enough there, maybe he gets more opportunities on the main roster. Denver will find minutes for him early in the season, as most teams keep a lengthy rotation; it’s up to him to capitalize.
Is There A Fit?
He attacks the basket and is good in transition, which could benefit him in Denver. If he’s willing to get out and run, which shouldn’t be any issue, there will be opportunities for him to be impactful.
He’s not great defensively, but the Nuggets seem less worried about that than ever.
Opportunities will be limited, and he has to make the most of them.


