The Nuggets are still piecing together their roster for the coming season, and one of the names now on their radar is Cam Whitmore.
Denver’s cap situation has already forced some tough choices, including the loss of Peyton Watson. The team still has its core in place with Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic, and Jamal Murray, but the financial squeeze has been real.
As SI’s Logan Struck wrote, “The Denver Nuggets were in a tough financial position before the offseason got underway, and by re-signing Spencer Jones to a two-year, $12 million deal, they slid into the second apron with a projected luxury tax penalty of $68 million, the highest in franchise history. However, this is all with two roster spots still to fill."
Now, with training camp approaching, Denver has reportedly shown interest in Whitmore, who was recently waived by the Cleveland Cavaliers. NBA reporter Evan Sidery said, “The Nuggets are showing free agent interest in Cam Whitmore, per The Stein Line. Whitmore is one of the best available unrestricted free agents after being waived by the Cavaliers.”
Whitmore, the 20th pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, has built a reputation as a scorer, though his defense is still a work in progress. That’s part of the appeal, and part of the risk.
HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto wrote, “The Cleveland Cavaliers have waived Cam Whitmore, league sources told hoopshype. Whitmore, the 20th pick of the 2023 NBA Draft, has averaged 10.5 points on 45% from the field and 35% from 3-point range in 17.3 minutes during three NBA seasons with the Rockets and Wizards."
Denver has just one roster spot open, but there are other ways to bring in a player without using a standard contract. Whitmore is looking for another team to take a chance on him, and the Nuggets could be one of the clubs willing to make that bet.
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