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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 23
How Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr. Builds on Durant-Like Opener
The Houston Rockets opened their home opener with an impressive 128-110 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. One player really stood out last night and that was Jabari Smith Jr.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22
Rockets’ Kevin Durant hilariously drops mic on Jabari Smith Jr.’s big night
The Houston Rockets leaned on the prolific scoring of Kevin Durant and Jabari Smith Jr. to dispose of the Dallas Mavericks, 128-110, in their season opener at Toyota Center on Wednesday.
The 'NBA scoring champs since 1976' quiz
How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 19
Jabari Smith Jr. Reveals Biggest Takeaway From Macao Trip
Earlier this month, the Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks met in Macao for a two-game preseason series. Houston won the opener, while the Mavericks were victorious in the second matchup.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / October 8
Marcus Smart Set To Lead Rockets’ Defense As Jabari Smith Jr. Believes Houston Can Contend With Anyone
The Houston Rockets enter the 2026-27 NBA season with big hopes. That includes a championship, and head coach Ime Udoka thinks Marcus Smart can play a major role in helping them reach that level.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 27
Jabari Smith Jr. Reveals Takeaways From Rockets Teammate Kevin Durant
Since being drafted by the Houston Rockets with the No. 3 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, Jabari Smith Jr. has become a key part of the franchise’s core. Last season, Smith averaged 15.8 points and 6.9 rebounds over 77 games.
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 / HITC / August 8
Jabari Smith Jr. speaks out on Rockets future after Kevin Durant chemistry concerns
Jabari Smith Jr. has addressed concerns over his partnership with Kevin Durant, insisting the Houston Rockets are ready to take a big step forward. Questions had been raised last season after visible chemistry issues following Durant’s arrival in Houston.
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 / EssentiallySports / August 8
Jabari Smith Jr. Sets Expectations for Rockets Season After Alleged Chemistry Issues With Kevin Durant
Jabari Smith Jr. and Kevin Durant survived an awkward first dance. Now, the Houston Rockets forward believes the real show is about to begin. After a rocky debut season spent finding chemistry with the 16x All-Star, Smith says the growing pains are behind Houston and a major leap awaits in 2026-27, no matter what the offseason noise suggests.
Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / August 8
Jabari Smith Jr. Speaks On Kevin Durant’s Lessons, Rockets’ Expectations And One Key Area To Improve
The Rockets’ young starlet, Jabari Smith Jr, recently sat down with Chiney Ogwumike of ESPN for an interview ahead of the upcoming 2026-27 season. The 23-year-old, who is primed to be one of the Rockets’ young players to leap to All-Star caliber next season, addressed various aspects of the team.
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.
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.
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 / 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.
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, 2025
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, 2025
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.
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