Cam Whitmore is an American professional basketball player for the Houston Rockets in the NBA. Born on July 8, 2008 Whitmore is one the brightest young talents in the league.
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, and also earned a spot in the prestigious 2022 McDonald's All-American Boys Game. Additionally, Whitmore made a significant impact in the international arena, being named MVP in the 2022 FIBA Under-18 Americas Championship.
Whitmore's promising career took a one-season stop at Villanova, where he made an immediate impact before declaring for the 2023 NBA draft. Currently, Whitmore is making waves with the Houston Rockets, contributing to the team's youth revolution.
Whitmore's amazing athleticism and versatility were on full display at the 2023 NBA Combine, where he secured the third position in the max vertical leap category with an impressive 40.5 inches. Today, he is recognized as a dynamic wing with tremendous potential, drawing comparisons to the likes of Jae Crowder and Caron Butler. The mention of his highest upside being comparable to Paul George underscores the lofty expectations surrounding Whitmore's future in the NBA.
As of February 2024, Whitmore is averaging 11.8 points and 3.8 rebounds in limited 16.8 minutes per game time.
| Year | Base Salary | SigningBonus | 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?
According to Sportrac, Cam Whitmore signed a four-year rookie scale contract with the Houston Rockets worth $15,595,310. As per the agreement, the first two years of the contract worth $6,597,240 are guaranteed which means Whitmore will receive an average annual salary of $3,298,620 million until 2025.
How much does Cam Whitmore make in a minute?
Cam Whitmore's salary for the 2023-24 NBA season amounts to $3,218,160. 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 $6.12 per minute.
Cam Whitmore Career Earnings
Cam Whitmore has not yet earned anything from his NBA contracts. The 2023-24 NBA season will be Whitmore’s first in the NBA.
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. According to Sportrac, the first two years of the contract worth $6,597,240 are guaranteed. However, there are team options for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons just like any other standard rookie deal.
How much of Cam Whitmore’s contract is guaranteed?
As per the agreement, the initial two years of the contract are guaranteed at $6,597,240.
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 Contract
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.
