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Five-star guard Jordan Smith Jr. remains a priority target on the 2026 Duke basketball recruiting trail. But the competition is heating up in his high-profile recruitment, with bluebloods and others clearly liking what they've seen when it comes to the Paul VI Catholic High School (Va.) junior's off-the-charts continued development.

College Basketball News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 27

Priority Duke Basketball Target Soaring in Grassroots Action

There's no doubt that Duke basketball rookies Darren Harris and Patrick Ngongba II, both now on tap to return to Durham for their sophomore campaigns, have been singing the praises of the program to their former Paul VI Catholic High School (Va.) teammate in now-rising senior five-star guard Jordan Smith Jr.

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.

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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.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 21

Rockets Explain Reason Behind Game 1 Loss

The Houston Rockets are already in a hole down 1-0 in their series against the Golden State Warriors after falling in the opener. The Rockets shot under

NFL News / Arrowhead Addict / April 20

Houston Texans double down on former Chiefs tight end before draft

The Irv Smith Jr. era in Kansas City was a short one. However, things seem to have worked out at his next stop. Smith found a home for the coming season with the same team that gave him a chance after leaving the Chiefs.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 18

Report: Former Bengals Tight End Irv Smith Jr. Inks New NFL Deal

A former Bengals tight end signed a new deal with the Houston Texans this week. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the one-year deal for Irv Smith Jr. on Friday.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 18

Texans Re-Signing TE Irv Smith Jr

Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Texans are re-signing TE Irv Smith Jr to a one-year contract for the 2025 season. Smith, 26, is a former second-round pick of the Vikings back in 2019.

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / April 16

EXCLUSIVE: Sleeper Pass-Catcher Prospect Ready To Contribute to Rams

Robert Morris wide receiver Carl Smith Jr has been a quiet climber up draft boards due to his abilities as a pass catcher and playmaker once the ball gets into his hands.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 13

Breaking down Nick Smith Jr.'s sophomore year with the Charlotte Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets' dismal 2024-25 season ended with a whimper against the Boston Celtics on Sunday afternoon. Now that the campaign is in the rearview mirror, it's time to review what was for some of Charlotte's key players ahead of free agency and the 2025 NBA draft.

College Basketball News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 12

Prime Duke Basketball Targets Entertain Idea of Joining Forces

There's no doubt that St. John Bosco High School (Calif.) point guard Brandon McCoy Jr. and Paul VI Catholic High School (Va.) shooting guard Jordan Smith Jr.

Charlotte Hornets News / Athlon Sports / April 11

Nick Smith Jr. making the most of his opportunity with Hornets

As the Hornets get ready to take on the Celtics for the first of two games against Boston to close out the season, there isn’t much riding on this one.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 10

Charles Lee discusses Nick Smith Jr.'s career-best night in Toronto

Nick Smith Jr. is one of the most skilled basketball players on the Charlotte Hornets. The sophomore guard has a tight handle that complements his herky-jerky movements and reminds ball-knowers of some of the guards who ran the league in the early 2000s.

Charlotte Hornets News / Athlon Sports / April 10

Nick Smith Jr. shines, but Hornets crumble in 126-96 loss to Raptors

For one bright quarter, it looked like the Charlotte Hornets might put up a fight. But by the final buzzer, all that remained was another lopsided loss—and one career night from a promising rookie.

NBA News / At The Hive / April 10

Recap/Analysis: Hornets skeleton crew loses to Raptors

Nick Smith scored a career high 28 points as part of his first career double double, but the Charlotte Hornets were blown out by the Raptors, 126-96. As basically the only established NBA player available to the Hornets, Jusuf Nurkic got a lot of the early offense run through him.

College Football News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / April 7

NFL Legend Steve Smith Breaks Down Xavier Restrepo's Film Ahead of NFL Draft

Miami Hurricanes mount rushmore receiver Xavier Restrepo has dropped his draft stocks after a rough pro day. And there is a chance one of the best receivers from this past season could go undrafted.

Travis Smith Jr. Draws Praise From Tennessee's Coaching Staff

Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Travis Smith Jr. is garnering rave reviews from the Vols' coaching staff after a few months on campus. The Tennessee Volunteers lost six wide receivers to the transfer portal and the NFL Draft.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / March 24

Demoted Rockets Forward Thriving In Bench Role

Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. came off the bench for the eleventh time in his career on Sunday night. That appearance happened to end in a disappointing loss to a Denver Nuggets team missing MVP candidate Nikola Jokic.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 18

Green and Smith Jr. Save Rockets From Sloppy Start

Jalen Green had just five points in the first half as he and the Houston Rockets withstood the wrong side of a dominating performance against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 17

Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr. Could Be Traded to West Rival

The Houston Rockets should be busy on the trade market this offseason. Bleacher Report writer Eric Pincus believes that there could be discussions between the Rockets and Sacramento Kings for former No.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / February 28

UVA Lacrosse: Five Keys to a Virginia Win at Johns Hopkins

It's Doyle Smith Cup week, Virginia vs. Johns Hopkins, one of the most storied rivalries in college lacrosse. For a quick history lesson, the cup is named after Edward Doyle Smith Jr., a five-year team manager and statistician with the Blue Jays before serving as UVa's first assistant sports director and lacrosse statistician from 1968-1999.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 18