What It Means:

The Western Michigan product appeared in two games this summer, averaging 12.0 points, 6.5 rebounds while shooting 38.9 from the floor including 2-for-4 from downtown.

Considering the fact that before the Summer League, Whittington hadn't played more than 20 minutes in a game in over a year, he will probably assume a reserve roll on a roster that already includes big men Myles Turner, Lavoy Allen, and Ian Mahinmi.