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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 15
Jabari Smith Jr. Ranked Top 20 Power Forward in NBA
Jabari Smith Jr. is one of the developing talents that have made a meaningful impact in the Houston Rockets’ starting lineup. Last season, Smith averaged 15.8 points and 6.9 rebounds over 77 games.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 21
The Houston Rockets will thrive if this happens
Jabari Smith Jr. was in the running to be the No. 1 pick in 2022. As the college basketball season unfolded, Duke’s Paolo Banchero, Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren and Smith, having led Auburn to its first No.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 3
Houston Rockets trade Dorian Finney-Smith to Charlotte Hornets
The Houston Rockets are remaking their roster and seeking improved financial flexibility, which is why Dorian Finney-Smith will suit up with the Charlotte Hornets in 2026-27 instead of returning for Year 2 of a four-year, $53 million deal inked last offseason.
The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz
How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / June 22
Can Jabari Smith Jr. build on a career season? 
Imagine a world where we all had collective amnesia, specifically about the NBA Draft. Weird world, right? How did that happen? It doesn’t matter. Life is the same as before, only nobody knows where any NBA player got drafted.
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 16
Hornets Could Swing Blockbuster Trade for Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr.
The Charlotte Hornets need frontcourt help. Yes, you've undoubtedly heard that before or even said it yourself after watching the Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic flat-out bully the Hornets down low.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 11
One Area Jabari Smith Excelled in This Season, and One Area He Struggled
The Houston Rockets, despite trading for a 36-year-old at the time, Kevin Durant, were still one of the youngest teams in the NBA in 2025-26. Even though the Rockets had to trade a 22-year-old Jalen Green, they still have the majority of young players in their rotation.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 4
Rockets Jabari Smith Jr. Gets Recognized Once More for his Defense
Last season, Jabari Smith Jr. found himself in and out of the lineup for the Houston Rockets, as Rockets coach Ime Udoka tinkered with the double big lineup.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 22
Could Hornets be sneaky fit for Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr?
The Charlotte Hornets probably aren’t landing Jabari Smith Jr. this summer. But much like the recent Jalen Williams speculation involving the Atlanta Hawks, there’s at least enough basketball logic here to make the idea interesting.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 20
Why Jabari Smith Jr. Can Take the Houston Rockets to New Heights
Uncertainty occupies the Houston Rockets' rotations this offseason. Trade rumors are dominating headlines surrounding the organization, with them potentially sacrificing the young core for one of a few stars expected to be available.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 19
Rockets Could Rid Themselves of Dorian Finney-Smith for a Low Cost
Following the trade that landed Kevin Durant last offseason, the Houston Rockets' brass realized a clear need for a 3-and-D wing. Specifically, the team needed to replace Dillon Brooks, who was a throw-in to the Durant deal with the Phoenix Suns, due to his $22 million in salary ballast.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 8
Jabari Smith Jr. Could Unlock The Rockets' Offense Next Season
The Houston Rockets are going into next season banking on some growth from the young players on the roster and the return of the impact veterans. While there may be some moves along the margins during the offseason, the main pieces are likely to stay intact as the Rockets seem content to run it back with their current core.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 5
Jabari Smith Jr. Gives Brutally Honest Thoughts on Roles and Struggles in Game 6
What happened to the Houston Rockets on offense in Game 6? That was the big question right after the season ended surprisingly prematurely in the first round to an injured Los Angeles Lakers. A lot of the answers haven’t been very clear.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 1
Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr. preaches one day at a time mindset ahead of Game 6
The Houston Rockets have found a way to keep their playoff hopes alive after winning Games 4 and 5 against the Los Angeles Lakers to avoid elimination.
Houston Rockets News / Larry Brown Sports / April 28
Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr. takes a shot at Lakers in middle of playoff series
You at least cannot accuse Jabari Smith Jr. of frontrunning. The Houston Rockets forward Smith spoke with reporters on Tuesday before Wednesday’s Game 5 against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif.
NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 28
Jabari Smith’s Blunt Lakers Take Adds Fuel to High-Stakes Game 5 Clash
After losing the first three games of the first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Houston Rockets kept their season alive by getting a win in Game 4, forcing a Game 5 back at Crypto.com Arena.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 10
Jabari Smith Has Been Playing Some of His Best Basketball Recently
The Houston Rockets have been an up-and-down team since they got off to a blistering 13-4 start to the season. The Rockets were one of the best offensive and defensive teams in the first two months of the season.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 14
A Big Fourth Quarter Could Break Jabari Smith Out of His Shooting Slump
The Houston Rockets started their five-game home stand on Tuesday after struggling on their most recent three-game road trip, losing every game by close margins because they were unable to make enough clutch plays down the stretch.
NBA News / Field Level Media / December 25
Rockets give Lakers coal in Christmas night blowout
Amen Thompson scored 26 points and Kevin Durant added 25 as the visiting Houston Rockets led wire-to-wire in a 119-96 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in a Christmas Day matchup on Thursday.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 22
Ranking the 2025 NBA rookie extensions
All NBA rookie extensions for players drafted in 2022 had to be completed by the Monday before the start of the 2025-26 season. Five more got done in the final days, plus another two for draftees from 2020 and 2023. Here's our ranking of the best of the rookie extensions signed this offseason.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / October 22
Houston, the Rockets have a starting lineup problem
The Rockets opened the 2025–26 season Tuesday night against the defending champion Thunder with more to prove than any team in the West.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 11, 2025
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 / Yardbarker / June 30, 2025
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 / Hoops Rumors / June 29, 2025
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 / Houston Rockets on SI / May 21, 2025
Houston Rockets Season Player Review: Jabari Smith
Normally, having too much talent is a problem most teams would love to have. That means your team has the depth that you need when facing an 82-game regular season and the grueling playoffs for however long your team lasts.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / May 7, 2025
Ime Udoka keeping Rockets' offseason goals simple for young team
The Rockets have a very bright future.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 5, 2025
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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / March 18, 2025
Watch: Alperen Sengun's tip-in aids miracle Rockets comeback
Missing a free throw intentionally almost never works as a strategy. Of course, teams rarely come back from eight points down in the final minute either.
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