Houston Rockets Make Roster Move Before Thunder Game

Cam Whitmore has been assigned to the G League.

Oct 23, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Cam Whitmore (7) reacts after scoring a basket past Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (23) during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images / Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

On Wednesday evening, the Houston Rockets defeated the San Antonio Spurs by a score of 127-100.

Cam Whitmore had four points, one rebound, one assist and one steal while shooting 1/3 from the field in seven minutes of playing time.

After the game (on Thursday), the Rockets announced that they had assigned Whitmore to the G League.

Via Jonathan Feigen of The Houston Chronicle: "Rockets assign Cam Whitmore to RGV Vipers in the G League. Whitmore has been out of the rotation the past two games, playing last night when the benches were cleared."

Rockets assign Cam Whitmore to RGV Vipers in the G League. Whitmore has been out of the rotation the past two games, playing last night when the benches were cleared.

— Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) November 7, 2024

Whitmore is averaging 6.1 points and 1.6 rebounds per contest while shooting 38.6% from the field in seven games.

He was the 20th pick in the 2023 NBA Draft out of Villanova.

Via ClutchFans: "Rockets assign Cam Whitmore to the G-League. Cam has struggled so far this year, shooting just 1-18 from three-point range, and has been out of Udoka's rotation for the last few games."

Rockets assign Cam Whitmore to the G-League. Cam has struggled so far this year, shooting just 1-18 from three-point range, and has been out of Udoka's rotation for the last few games.

— ClutchFans (@clutchfans) November 7, 2024

With the victory over the Spurs, the Rockets improved to 5-3 in their first eight games of the new season.

They will play their next game on Friday evening when they visit Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder in Oklahoma.

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— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) October 8, 2024

The Rockets are coming off a season where they were the 11th seed in the Western Conference with a 41-41 record.

They were 5.0 games back of the Golden State Warriors for the final play-in tournament spot.

It's been four years since the Rockets have been able to make the NBA playoffs.