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On YouTubeHouston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 9
Houston Rockets: Keep or Trade Jabari Smith Jr.
The Houston Rockets could make a big move this offseason, and Jabari Smith Jr. has been floating around in trade rumors. Kevin Durant and Giannis Antetokounmpo are names involved with the Rockets.
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / June 4
Houston Rockets Make Decision on Two Promising Forwards Extensions
The Houston Rockets Jabari Smith and Tari Eason are both key players who are a part of the young nucleus on the roster. Both players are eligible for extensions until the start of the 2025–26 season, giving teams a few months to finalize terms.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 2
Can Jabari Smith Jr. be the Rockets' Long-Term Starting Forward?
Jabari Smith Jr. has become a key piece of the Houston Rockets, averaging 12.2 points and 7 rebounds per game en route to the Rockets landing the Western Conference's second seed.
The 'Most points off the bench in an NBA Finals game' quiz
An NBA player has come off of the bench to score 20 or more points in a Finals game on 41 occasions in league history. How many of the players to do it can you name in six minutes?
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / June 2
Rockets 2024-2025 season in review: Jabari Smith Jr. 
Jabari improved a lot, but there’s still more to work on. This season was one of high significance for Jabari Smith Jr. With a potential contract extension looming, the former third overall pick needed a career year to prove to Houston his worth.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 30
One Area Jabari Smith Can Improve Next Season for the Houston Rockets
Like most of the Houston Rockets' young core, Jabari Smith has had his ups and downs throughout his short career. Smith was part of the second wave of young talent that was brought in by the Rockets during their three-year rebuild.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 29
Houston Rockets: Can Jabari Smith Jr. Reach All-Star Level?
Jabari Smith Jr. had a strong season for the Houston Rockets and was a significant contributor to their success. He was solid both offensively and defensively, but can he push his output to an All-Star level soon?
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 21
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 / Houston Rockets on SI / May 21
Can Houston Rockets Use Young Forward as Key Trade Piece?
Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. could be on the move soon. Heading into the 2025-26 season, Smith Jr will be on the final year of his $40 million dollar rookie contract with Houston, and with all the young players in their core, a decision will certainly have to be made on whether to move with or move on from Jabari Smith Jr.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 18
The Rockets Must Take Advantage of Jabari Smith Jr.’s Value
The Houston Rockets have a wealth of young players on the roster after years of lottery luck in the draft. Most of Houston's top rotation players were picked in the lottery as they built a talented team through top picks.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 13
Jabari Smith May Not Be Untouchable in Trade Talks But Should Be Close
The Houston Rockets will not pick in the top five of the NBA draft for the first time in the last five seasons. Since trading away James Harden, the Rockets have drafted several players at the front end of the draft.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / May 7
Ime Udoka keeping Rockets' offseason goals simple for young team
The Rockets have a very bright future.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 27
Jabari Smith Jr. Needs More Playing Time For the Rockets to Win This Series
The Houston Rockets have had an up-and-down 2025 playoffs so far. After Saturday night's disappointing 104-93 loss to the Warriors, the Rockets are down 2-1 in the best-of-seven series against the Golden State Warriors.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 22
Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr. Named Trade Candidate
The Houston Rockets are down one game in their series with the Golden State Warriors, and while the sky isn't falling yet, alarm bells are ringing. The Rockets didn't have an answer for the Warriors with both Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler going off on the offensive end of the floor.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 6
Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors Injury Report
In facing off against Western rival Oklahoma City on Friday, the Houston Rockets earned what is likely their biggest win of the season. Oklahoma City’s No.
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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / March 18
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.
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / March 11
Houston Rockets Jabari Smith Brings Energy to Starting Line-up
Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr returns to the starting lineup against the Orlando Magic and scores 20 points. Smith tied a career-high with five 3-pointers in the game.
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.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / September 5
Three questions about the Houston Rockets ahead of 2024-25 season
Here are three big questions for the Rockets heading into the new season.
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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