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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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The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to score 20 points in at least 200 games in their career can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Active 20-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

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The 'NBA's No. 1 picks turned RoY' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

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.

College Basketball News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / January 11

Blue Devils Remain in Mix for 2026 Candidate Jordan Smith

Jon Scheyer and Duke basketball have done an excellent job recruiting the 2026 high school class. Scheyer has already secured four commitments, including three five-star prospects and one four-star recruit.

Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / January 11

NBA 2K26 Rolls Out New Face Scan Updates—But One Star Is Still Missing

If NBA 2K26 were handing out glow-ups, Patch 4.0 would be the episode where half the cast gets a makeover—and the main character somehow misses the chair.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 9

Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr. has regressed despite Kevin Durant’s arrival

When the Houston Rockets selected Jabari Smith Jr. third overall in the 2022 NBA Draft, some believed it was a steal. Smith had been discussed as a potential No.

Golden State Warriors News / Hardwood Heroics / January 9

'Bro What? It’s Peak Hypocrisy': NBA Fans Crush JR Smith’s Cop Analogy to Justify Draymond Green Punching Jordan Poole

Draymond Green-Jordan Poole punch incident refuses to fade from NBA syllabus. Fans have been divided since reports leaked the shocking footage in October 2022, and the mixed chatter continues even four years later. Now, JR Smith has reignited the debate with a double-standard take that left everyone scratching their heads.

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The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

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Illinois Football Signs Quarterback Maurice Smith Jr. – Or Did It?

Illinois football added an intriguing wrinkle to its offseason quarterback group by signing transfer Maurice Smith Jr. from Division II Chowan University – and listing him not as a quarterback but as an athlete.

College Basketball News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / January 5

Premier Duke Basketball Target Delivers Next-Level Performance

Thanks in large part to the all-around prowess of potential Duke basketball recruiting pledge Jordan Smith Jr., the Paul VI Catholic High School (Va.) Panthers (11-1) haven't lost a game in almost four weeks.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 31

Kevin Durant Explains Key to Jabari Smith Jr.'s Recent Stellar Play for Rockets

Jabari Smith Jr. has drawn the ire of many Houston Rockets fans this season. Buy and large, he's been relatively inconsistent. Even in a career year, like he's currently having in the 2025-26 NBA season.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 31

Rockets' Ime Udoka Breaks Down Jabari Smith Jr.'s Performance vs. Pacers

The Houston Rockets are back on track with a three-game winning streak to end 2025. After a month of hoops that saw a major rough patch, they managed to end on a high note with a stretch of impressive basketball from Christmas Day to now.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 30

LeBron James gets ‘incredible’ take from Nick Smith Jr. on 41st birthday

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James celebrated his birthday on Tuesday while he’s in the midst of a never-before-done 23rd season in the NBA. James has a couple of teammates on the Lakers who were barely born during his rookie season in the league.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 30

JJ Redick Wants Nick Smith Jr. To Be Aggressive

Luka Doncic led the way and LeBron James had another strong outing, but it was two-way contract player Nick Smith Jr. who gave the Los Angeles Lakers an extra boost in their win over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night to snap their three-game losing streak.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 30