Cam Whitmore is an American professional basketball player for the Houston Rockets in the NBA as of April 2025. Whitmore's basketball journey began at Archbishop Spalding High School in Severn, Maryland, where he emerged as a five-star recruit. As a senior, he garnered recognition as the Capital Gazette magazine’s boys basketball player of the year. However, he also earned a spot in the prestigious 2022 McDonald's All-American Boys Game. Additionally, Whitmore was named MVP in the 2022 FIBA Under-18 Americas Championship.
Cam Whitmore was selected as the fourth overall pick by the Houston Rockets in the 2023 NBA Draft. In his rookie season, Whitmore played 47 games and started in two, and averaged 12.3 points and 3.8 rebounds per game. The 2024-25 season is Whitmore's second season with the Houston Rockets, and he is averaging 9.4 points and 3.0 rebounds per game.
Cam Whitmore's Contract Breakdown
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2023-24 | $3,218,160 | - | $3,218,160 | - | $3,218,160 |
| 2024-25 | $3,379,080 | $3,379,080 | - | $3,379,080 | |
| 2025-26 (team option) | $3,539,760 | - | $3,539,760 | - | $3,539,760 |
| 2026-27 (team option) | $5,458,310 | - | $5,458,310 | - | $5,458,310 |
How much is Cam Whitmore getting paid?
Whitmore will receive an average annual salary of $3,898,828 as per Spotrac. Whitmore signed a four-year rookie-scale contract with the Houston Rockets worth $15,595,310. In October 2024, the Houston Rockets exercised the team option for the 2025-26 season, according to Spotrac.
How much does Cam Whitmore make in a minute?
Cam Whitmore's salary for the 2024-25 NBA season amounts to $3,379,080. Now, one year is known to have 525,600 minutes. So, if we divide his total salary by the number of minutes available in a year, then Whitmore makes around $6.4 per minute.
Cam Whitmore Career Earnings
Cam Whitmore has earned $6,700,234 as of April 2025, according to Spotrac.
What are the terms of Cam Whitmore’s contract?
Cam Whitmore has signed a four-year rookie-scale contract with the Rockets worth $15,595,310. The first two years of the contract were guaranteed at the time of signing, and in October 2024, the Rockets exercised the 2025-26 season team option. (via Spotrac)
How much of Cam Whitmore’s contract is guaranteed?
The entire amount of Whitmore's contract, $15,595,310, is guaranteed as per Spotrac.
Cam Whitmore Contract History
These are all the contracts that Cam Whitmore has signed in his career till now.
July 3, 2023
Bradon Whitmore signed a four-year rookie-scale deal with the Houston Rockets worth $15.6 million.
FAQ's on Cam Whitmore
A. Cam Whitmore was selected by the Houston Rockets with the 20th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.
A. The Houston Rockets rewarded the forward with a four-year $15.6 million deal. The 2023/24 is the first year of the contract.
A. The Rockets small forward is listed at 6 feet 7 inches.
A. Cam Whitmore attended Villanova university. He played there one season (2022/23).
A. Cam Whitmore plays as a small forward but he can play as shooting guard as well. He is a wing player.
