The Rockets have traded Whitmore to the Wizards on Saturday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Houston will receive two second-round draft picks in exchange for Whitmore. The Villanova product will likely see a more significant role in Washington, as a promising young player set to play alongside veterans like CJ McCollum, Marcus Smart and Khris Middleton. During the 2024-25 campaign, Whitmore averaged 9.4 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game while shooting 44.4 percent from the floor and 35.5 percent from three-point range.

Whitmore logged zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) over two minutes during Friday's 115-107 victory over the Warriors in Game 6 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

EDGE Analysis

Whitmore has remained parked on the bench during this first-round playoff series, playing only six minutes in the three games he's seen the court. Unless something drastic occurs heading into Game 7 Sunday, the second-year forward will likely continue to be out of the rotation while seeing minutes in garbage-time situations.

Whitmore finished with no counting stats across two minutes during Wednesday's 131-116 win over the Warriors in Game 5 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

EDGE Analysis

Whitmore made just his second appearance of the playoffs, both of which have come during garbage time. Despite his offensive upside, Whitmore has disappointed to this point in his career. Even with injuries to those ahead of him, it's clear the coaching staff have very little in the way of trust when it comes to Whitmore's role. The Rockets will now head on the road for Game 6, where they will attempt to force a deciding game back in Houston.

Whitmore will come off the bench during Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whitmore started the Rockets' last two games but will return to the second unit for Sunday's regular-season finale. In 47 games in a reserve role, the Villanova product has averaged 8.3 points and 2.7 rebounds per game, shooting 42.4 percent from the floor and 32.1 percent from deep.

Whitmore finished with 34 points (13-19 FG, 7-12 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 37 minutes during Friday's 140-109 loss to the Lakers.

EDGE Analysis

The Rockets got obliterated by the Lakers on Friday, but Whitmore posted a solid stat line, as the second-year forward made the most of his expanded role in a game where Houston rested most of its starters. Whitmore should have a huge role on offense in the regular-season finale Sunday against the Nuggets if the Rockets decide to sit their starters again.

Whitmore is part of the first unit for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Rockets are without several starters Wednesday, leaving a spot for Whitmore in the first unit. It'll be just his second start this season. In his other appearance with the first five, Whitmore logged 27 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, two steals and three blocks over 40 minutes.

Whitmore contributed 13 points (6-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one steal across 13 minutes during Sunday's 148-109 victory over the Suns.

EDGE Analysis

Dillon Brooks was ejected after just 11 minutes, and the Rockets were already without Tari Eason (rest) on the front end of this back-to-back set. Whitmore has upside, but he's been used sparingly this season when the team is near full strength. Across 45 regular-season appearances, Whitmore has averaged 9.1 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.2 three-pointers in 16.1 minutes.

Whitmore notched eight points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and two assists over eight minutes during Saturday's 146-117 win over the Pelicans.

EDGE Analysis

Whitmore made the most of his limited minutes, something he has been doing all season. Although his production has been adequate when compared to his minutes, the same cannot be said for the amount of time he has spent on the floor. Outside of a 27-point performance earlier in the week, Whitmore has played no more than 10 minutes in nine of the past 10 games, four of which he didn't even touch the court.

Whitmore is not in the Rockets' starting lineup against the Pacers on Tuesday, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whitmore made his first start of the season Monday against the Thunder, and he finished with 27 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, three blocks and two steals over 40 minutes. He'll return to his usual reserve role Tuesday due to multiple Houston starters returning from injury.

Whitmore closed with 27 points (10-19 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, three blocks and two steals across 40 minutes during Monday's 137-128 loss to the Thunder.

EDGE Analysis

Whitmore stuffed the stat sheet Monday, leading the Rockets in points, rebounds, blocks, steals and playing time, albeit in a losing effort. The second-year forward received the starting nod for the first time during the 2024-25 campaign, as four members of the club's usual starting five were sidelined. Whitmore set new season-high marks in blocks and rebounds en route to his second double-double of the season. He also tied his career high of 27 points.