# Nuggets Add Cam Whitmore to Pair With Jokic

> Nuggets sign Cam Whitmore to boost playoff depth ahead of championship push.
- Title: Nuggets Add Cam Whitmore to Pair With Jokic · Newsweek
- Summary: Nuggets sign Cam Whitmore to boost playoff depth ahead of championship push. Denver Nuggets signed Cam Whitmore, a former top-20 pick, to strengthen their…
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- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/nba/nuggets-add-former-top-20-pick-to-pair-with-nikola-jokic-12462681
- Author: Rowan Fisher-Shotton
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nuggets, cam whitmore, nikola jokic, nba, playoff depth, western conference
## Nuggets sign Cam Whitmore
The Denver Nuggets signed Cam Whitmore, a former first-round pick (No. 20 overall) in 2023 out of Villanova, on a two-way deal.
## Whitmore's playing history
Whitmore played for Houston Rockets and Washington Wizards, averaging 12.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, 0.7 assists, and 0.6 steals in 18.7 minutes per game.
## Whitmore's stats
Whitmore shot 45% from the field and 36% from long range during his rookie season.
## Nuggets' championship window
The Nuggets have been eliminated in the first round of the playoffs twice since winning their first NBA championship in 2023.
## Whitmore's role
Whitmore should complement DeRozan, Spencer Jones, and Tyus Jones in the second unit to help Jokic chase a championship.
## Key takeaway

Denver Nuggets signed Cam Whitmore, a former top-20 pick, to strengthen their wing rotation for the NBA playoffs.