Rockets snag Cam Whitmore at No. 20 in NBA draft.

The Houston Rockets selected Cam Whitmore, a Villanova forward, with the No. 20 pick in the 2023 NBA draft, adding shooting and scoring to their roster. Whitmore was projected to be picked in the top five but slipped to No. 20, possibly due to medical concerns. The Rockets also selected Overtime Elite point guard Amen Thompson with their No. 4 pick. Fans and analysts are praising Rockets general manager Rafael Stone for his shrewd moves in the draft, which included trading Eric Gordon to acquire the No. 20 pick. The Rockets' young core now includes Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason, Amen Thompson, and Cam Whitmore.