A Low-Risk Addition for Denver
The Denver Nuggets have finalized their two-way roster by signing 22-year-old wing Cam Whitmore, according to reports from The Denver Post and ESPN. Whitmore, the 20th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, joins the team following a period of roster upheaval that saw him traded from the Washington Wizards to the Cleveland Cavaliers in August, only to be waived by Cleveland shortly thereafter.
For the Nuggets, the signing represents a calculated bet on high-upside talent. Per Denver Sports, Whitmore has already reported to Denver for informal workouts. He joins K.J. Simpson and rookie Bryce Hopkins as the team’s three designated two-way players for the 2026-27 season.
Career Context and Recovery
Whitmore’s transition to Denver follows a challenging third season in the league. After being traded from Houston to Washington in 2025, his campaign was cut short due to a diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder, according to Blazers Edge. The wing has since confirmed his full recovery and aims to use the two-way opportunity to re-establish his role in an NBA rotation.
Throughout his 119-game career, Whitmore has averaged 10.5 points and 3.3 rebounds per game. While his three-point shooting dipped to 28.6% last season, he demonstrated efficiency inside the arc, converting 54% of his two-point attempts. As a two-way player, he remains ineligible for playoff participation unless promoted to the standard 15-man roster, which currently has one vacancy.
Roster Strategy
The Nuggets are effectively acquiring a former first-round talent at zero salary cap cost, as the Cavaliers remain responsible for the remainder of his guaranteed contract. The move provides Denver with flexibility; two-way players can be assigned between the NBA and the G League without impacting the team’s salary cap, with a limit of 50 NBA regular-season appearances.
As training camp approaches in Boulder, the organization continues to evaluate its final roster spot. While veteran Lonnie Walker IV remains a candidate for the 15th standard position, the addition of Whitmore signals a broader strategy of layering depth with players who possess significant developmental potential.