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On YouTubeHouston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 11
A Small Leap From Jabari Smith Jr. Could Be Huge for Rockets
Much has been said about the Houston Rockets' offseason additions and the return of some impact rotation players from last season. Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, and Amen Thompson have dominated the discussion regarding Houston's ability to contend next season.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 10
Rockets GM Thrilled About Signing ‘Fantastic’ Dorian-Finney Smith
One of the biggest reasons why the Houston Rockets have aced this summer is due to Dorian Finney-Smith signing. From nailing the Kevin Durant blockbuster
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 10
Rockets Jabari Smith Jr. Ranks as 20th-Best Power Forward
Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. has been one of the league's more underrated players since joining the Houston Rockets. Part of that is due to his slow start at the onset, as he struggled to adapt to the NBA.
The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz
43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 8
Multiple Former, One Active Rocket Listed Among Hall-of-Fame 'Locks'
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame has received a lot of criticism from sports fans for its increased leniency for inducted players. Basketball's ultimate fraternity has had somewhat of a blackmark on its legacy due to the amount of talent, or lack thereof, that it lets in.
20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA
Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 3
Houston Rockets: Evaluating How Jabari Smith Jr. Can Improve
Selected at No. 3 overall in the 2022 NBA Draft, forward Jabari Smith Jr. has long been an important part of the Rockets rotation. And as the team moves into contention, that will remain true.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 1
Rockets’ Kevin Durant Could Offer Mentor for Jabari Smith Jr.
The Houston Rockets have numerous names to watch out for next season. Alperen Sengun — now a one-time All-Star — could still improve as he ascends into the NBA’s upper echelon.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 31
Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr. Gets Picked for Most Improved Player of Year
The last time the Houston Rockets took the court, they were in a battle-tested bloodbath against the Golden State Warriors in the opening round of the playoffs. For the Rockets' young guys, it was their first taste of meaningful, pressure-packed basketball.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 19
Jabari Smith Was on Fire From 3-Point Range to End Last Season
Jabari Smith had an up-and-down 2024-25 season. The season started like each of his first two seasons with him in the starting lineup at power forward next to Alperen Sengun.
Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / August 15
Brian Windhorst says he loves what Jabari Smith told Houston Rockets the moment they drafted him, predicts his future
Jabari Smith Jr. was one of the most touted players coming out of college as he had stellar performances for Auburn. The 22-year-old was expected to be picked first overall by the Orlando Magic, but slipped to third overall in the 2022 NBA Draft and was selected by the Houston Rockets.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 11
Rockets taking tough negotiating stance with superstar
Fifteen-time All-Star Kevin Durant has received the maximum salary whenever he's wanted it during his NBA career. That might not be the case if he re-signs with the Houston Rockets.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 1
Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr. Provides All-World Praise for Amen Thompson
It's no secret the Houston Rockets have one of the strongest young cores in the league, as the roster is filled with young talent from top to bottom. That young core was a major part of landing the Western Conference's No.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 31
Behind the Scenes: Jabari Smith's Offseason Grind
The Houston Rockets, after winning 52 games and making the playoffs for the first time since the 2020 season, have high hopes going into the upcoming season.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 6
Houston Rockets Were Never Keeping All of Their Young Players
The Houston Rockets have been making significant changes to their team ahead of the 2024-25 season. Since the end of their season, they have made nine separate moves, including extending Ime Udoka and Jabari Smith, signing Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams, and adding Darius Finney-Smith and Clint Capela.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 4
Three Rockets to Look for in NBA 2K26 Summer League
The Houston Rockets have had a busy offseason, trading Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks for Kevin Durant, extending Jabari Smith Jr. and bringing in free agents Dorian Finney-Smith and Clint Capela, just to name a few moves.
Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / June 30
Rockets retain Jabari Smith on $122M extension
Houston is buying into Jabari Smith playing a key role for the Rockets in more ways than one. Smith, the No. 3 pick in the 2022 draft, is set to sign a five-year, $122 million extension with the revamped Rockets, who also put together a new deal with point guard Fred VanVleet in a remodeled rotation that will feature Kevin Durant.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / June 30
Rockets got a deal on young big man
He averaged 12.2 points and seven rebounds while shooting 35.4 percent from three-point range during a season where he suffered a broken hand and lost his starting spot.
Houston Rockets News / Larry Brown Sports / June 29
Rockets sign Jabari Smith Jr. to huge new contract extension
The Houston Rockets are betting big on Jabari Smith Jr. as a long-term piece.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / June 29
Rockets to sign former No. 3 pick to five-year extension
The Rockets intend to sign Jabari Smith Jr. to a five-year rookie extension worth $122M.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / May 7
Ime Udoka keeping Rockets' offseason goals simple for young team
The Rockets have a very bright future.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 5
Rockets expose Thunder's biggest weakness in blowout win
The Oklahoma City Thunder's biggest vulnerability last season was a lack of size. Friday night, the Houston Rockets' big men dominated inside to break OKC's 11-game win streak.
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / February 17
Houston Rockets Jabari Smith Nearing Return
The Houston Rockets maybe welcoming one of their starters back in forward Jabari Smith. Smith hasn’t played in a game since January 1st where he had scored 12 points in 23 minutes against the Dallas Mavericks.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / February 12
Rockets’ Jabari Smith eyeing return from hand injury
Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. is targeting a return sometime shortly after the All-Star break.
Houston Rockets News / Larry Brown Sports / January 3
Former No. 3 overall draft pick set to miss four to eight weeks with injury
He suffered a fractured hand during the Houston Rockets’ shootaround on Friday.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / January 3
Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. suffers injury in practice
Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. fractured his left hand during a team practice.
Milwaukee Bucks select Tyler Smith in 2024 NBA Draft
Tyler Smith is officially heading to the NBA. The Milwaukee Bucks selected him in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft. Smith put together solid numbers with the Ignite this past season.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / March 24, 2024
NBA decides on punishments for Rockets-Jazz scuffle
The Utah Jazz and Houston Rockets have drawn the wrath of the NBA for their shenanigans on Saturday night.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / March 24, 2024
Watch: Rockets-Jazz altercation leads to punches thrown, players ejected
Saturday's showdown between the Houston Rockets and Utah Jazz saw some soft fisticuffs and a couple of ejections.
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