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Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff rarely miss out on top recruits that they heavily go after, but the Blue Devils were unsuccessful in the recruitment of 5-star guard Jordan Smith Jr.

College Basketball News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / February 13

Jordan Smith Jr. Gives Calipari's Razorbacks Major Boost for 2026 Class

Arkansas added a major piece to its future backcourt Friday night when five-star guard Jordan Smith Jr. announced his commitment. It gives the Razorbacks another nationally recognized talent in the 2026 recruiting cycle that some have ranked as the best guard in the country for the cycle.

College Basketball News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / February 12

2 Duke Basketball Signees Advance Another Step Toward Top Prep Honor

On Thursday afternoon, the Naismith Awards revealed the 10 semifinalists for its annual Boys' High School Player of the Year Trophy. And a pair of 2026 Duke basketball recruiting prizes survived the cut: St.

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College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / February 12

Oregon Quarterback Akili Smith Jr.'s New Number Has Ducks Fans Buzzing

EUGENE – There’s been plenty of personnel movement in the offseason with players coming in and out of the Oregon Ducks’ roster. New jersey numbers have come along with those changes.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 11

ESPN's Kendrick Perkins: 'We Need to Give Props to Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr.'

Jabari Smith Jr.'s final bucket in Tuesday night's victory over the LA Clippers proved to be the final dagger and nail in the coffin in the game. It essentially secured Houston's victory over a Clippers team that's been the NBA's best team over the last six weeks.

J.R. Smith News / WholeHogSports / February 11

Consensus 5-star shooting guard Jordan Smith expected to announce college decision Friday

FAYETTEVILLE — Consensus 5-star shooting guard and McDonald’s All American Jordan Smith Jr. will announced his college decision on Friday, according to college and high school recruiting analyst Sam Kayser.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 5

JR Smith responds to Cavs forward Jaylon Tyson’s bold Donovan Mitchell declaration

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Jaylon Tyson made waves in recent days after he said that Cleveland is Donovan Mitchell’s city now — implying that the city no longer belongs to the greatest player in franchise history, LeBron James.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 5

JR Smith speculates that LeBron James returns to Cavaliers

Following a flurry of roster moves ahead of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, former Cleveland Cavaliers guard JR Smith has speculated that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James could return to Cleveland to close out his career.

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The 20 best NBA careers defined by one iconic moment

Ideally, as an NBA player, you can retire from the league leaving behind a diverse and esteemed body of work by which to be remembered. Sometimes, though, it ends up being just one moment, good or bad, that stands out and defines your time on the court.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 27

Lakers’ unheralded rookie staying ready amid Nick Smith Jr., Drew Timme success

LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Lakers have turned to their two-way contract players this season, they’ve been able to make an impact. Both Nick Smith Jr.

Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 22

76ers’ Tyrese Maxey dunks all over Jabari Smith Jr. with left-handed jam

Tyrese Maxey pulled off an incredible dunk highlight over Jabari Smith Jr. during the Philadelphia 76ers’ matchup against the Houston Rockets on Thursday night.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / January 21

Coveted Duke Target Discusses Commitment Plans

Jordan Smith Jr. is one of the top uncommitted basketball prospects in the 2026 high school class. Smith currently plays for Paul VI, a program with a strong pipeline to Duke.

NBA News / Sneakers on SI / January 21

JR Smith Tees Off Oakley Golf's Fusion Collection

Oakley is opening a new chapter in golf, one built on performance, individuality, culture, and a belief that the future of the sport is defined by evolution, not imitation.

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Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / January 20

Rockets put trust in Jabari Smith Jr. ahead of showdown vs. Spurs

The Houston Rockets could address their need for a traditional point guard before the Feb. 5 trade deadline, a vacancy caused by the loss of veteran Fred VanVleet to a preseason knee injury.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / January 19

Jabari Smith Jr. breaks out of slump, leads Rockets to 119-110 victory over Pelicans

Jabari Smith Jr. had been slumping, no doubt. Badly enough that his poor peformances had been directly related to at least a few losses, and some fans had been growing impatient with the 22-year-old’s development.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / January 18

Jabari Smith Jr., Kevin Durant power Rockets past Pelicans

Jabari Smith Jr. scored a season-high 32 points, Kevin Durant moved into sixth place on the career scoring list and Amen Thompson provided support with an all-around display as the Houston Rockets claimed a 119-110 victory over the visiting New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday.

College Basketball News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / January 15

‘Toss Up’ SEC Team Competing for 5-Star Duke Target

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff currently sit with the No. 1 overall 2026 recruiting class according to 247Sports, highlighted by three commitments from 5-star prospects.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 14

Spurs demons exorcised, Thunder out for 5th straight win vs. Rockets

Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. was in the throes of another poor shooting performance on Tuesday against the Chicago Bulls, the latest in a slump that began when the calendar turned.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 29

Nick Smith Jr. Remained Confident, Ready To Make Most Of Opportunity

With the Los Angeles Lakers missing both Austin Reaves and Gabe Vincent — the former for at least four weeks — Nick Smith Jr. knew that his number was going to be called.

Jordan Smith Jr. Powers Duke Pipeline School to Top Ranking

The Paul VI Catholic High School (Va.) Panthers, featuring a potential Duke basketball recruiting prize in elite combo guard Jordan Smith Jr., have recorded only one loss this season.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / December 25

Dorian Finney-Smith Could Make Rockets Debut Today

Veteran forward Dorian Finney-Smith could make his Rockets debut today when Houston faces the Lakers. He’s listed as questionable to play, according to Real GM.

Dallas Mavericks News / Scoop B / November 15

Dennis Smith Jr. to Join Wisconsin Herd

Point guard Dennis Smith Jr. is headed to the Wisconsin Herd, the G League affiliate of the Milwaukee Bucks per sources. The move comes shortly after the 27-year-old guard was waived by the Dallas Mavericks last month.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / September 19

Can Dennis Smith Jr. Complete NBA Comeback With Mavs?

It’s a tale that’s far from unique for Dennis Smith Jr., but there was once a time he was viewed as a potential franchise cornerstone. Hindsight being 20/20, it sounds unbelievable now.

Louisville Cardinals News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / September 16

Report: Five-Star '27 Wing Gabe Nesmith to Visit Louisville

The Louisville men's basketball program is continuing to get some of the top high school prospects in the country on campus for visits. Gabe Nesmith, a five-star prospect in the Class of 2027, is set to take an unofficial visit to the Cardinals later this fall, according to League Ready's Sam Kayser.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / September 3

Five-Star Jordan Smith Jr. Poised to Draw Elite Attention From Duke

Jordan Smith Jr., the 6-foot-2 shooting guard from Paul VI Catholic in Virginia, welcomed Duke head coach Jon Scheyer for an in-home visit Thursday, a source told Rivals Joe Tipton.