Cam Whitmore Selected Number 00 for Denver Nuggets
The newly signed player chose the number 00 uniform after his previous preferred digits were already claimed.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Basketball
Cam Whitmore has officially signed a two-way contract with the Denver Nuggets and selected 00 as his uniform number. He will represent both the Denver Nuggets and their G League affiliate, the Grand Rapids Gold.
Why it matters
Choosing a uniform number is a standard part of a player joining a new roster, especially when existing teammates have already secured preferred numbers. This selection marks his formal entry into the team's professional rotation for the upcoming season.
Cam Whitmore joins the organization with a two-way contract, becoming one of three players on the roster currently holding this agreement. He previously served as a 20th overall draft pick.
The players
Cam Whitmore
He is a professional basketball player who recently signed a two-way contract with the Denver Nuggets.
Denver Nuggets
They are a professional NBA basketball team based in Denver that competes in the Western Conference.
Grand Rapids Gold
They are the official NBA G League affiliate of the Denver Nuggets.
The details
Whitmore opted for the number 00 because other available digits on the Nuggets were already taken by veteran teammates. He is expected to sport the same number for the Grand Rapids Gold during his time in the G League.
Timeline
Anthony Cook wore number 00 for the Nuggets in 1992.
Darrell Arthur wore number 00 for the Nuggets from 2014 to 2018.
Markus Howard last wore number 00 for the Nuggets in 2022.
Cam Whitmore officially joined the Nuggets in September 2026.
Season Trajectory
This signing highlights the flexibility provided by the NBA two-way contract structure, which allows teams to move talent between the affiliate and the parent club. It establishes depth for the Nuggets as they prepare for the upcoming competitive season.
Whitmore’s two-way status dictates his availability for the Denver Nuggets versus the Grand Rapids Gold throughout the season. This designation impacts roster flexibility and the total number of games he can contribute to the parent club.
The takeaway
Players on two-way contracts provide essential depth for NBA franchises, effectively bridging the gap between the G League and the main roster. Fans can track Whitmore's progress as he balances his development between the Grand Rapids Gold and the Denver Nuggets.
What happens next
Training camps for the Denver Nuggets are scheduled to begin at the end of September 2026.
Further reading
For more updates on team rosters and player development, visit Denver Basketball.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Sports Illustrated.
