Rockets’ reintegration of Jabari Smith Jr. will be key to stretch run
Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. to return Friday after missing 22 games
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With Jabari Smith Jr. back, Rockets take on lowly Jazz
Rockets reportedly have targeted return date for Jabari Smith Jr.
Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka lamented his team's battered rotation Sunday afternoon as he noted the injury absences of starting point guard Fred VanVleet and forward Jabari Smith Jr . Houston now has a targeted return date for one member of its usual starting lineup as of Wednesday.
Jabari Smith Jr. returns for Houston after 22-game absence with broken hand
Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. was set to return Friday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves after missing 22 games with a broken left hand. Houston coach Ime Udoka said Smith would come off the bench,
Former Auburn standout returning for Rockets after 22-game absence
After a 22-game absence, forward Jabari Smith Jr. should be back on the court with the Houston Rockets on Friday night, said Ime Udoka, the NBA team’s coach, on Thursday. Smith hasn’t played since Jan.
Rockets Limping Into All-Star Break
The Rockets have been playing without starting power forward Jabari Smith Jr. for over a month and without starting point guard Fred VanVleet throughout much of the losing streak. All-Star center Alperen Sengun has missed games as well.
Jabari and Jalen Raise the Rockets’ Ceiling
Jalen Green and Jabari Smith Jr. are helping raise the Houston Rockets' ceiling this season. The team's starting lineup is full of floor raisers, players who ca
Jabari Smith Jr. slams it down Amen Thompson's dime with two hands
Jabari Smith Jr. slams it down Amen Thompson's dime with two hands. Jabari Smith Jr. slams it down Amen Thompson's dime with two hands
Jabari Smith Jr. May Have to Come Off Rockets Bench
The Houston Rockets are getting excited over the long-awaited return of Jabari Smith Jr. back to the lineup. The former No. 3 overall pick from the 2022 NBA Dra
Jabari Smith Jr.’s Role Relies on His Production
The return of Jabari Smith Jr. was a welcome sight, but his role may change with this team depending on his production.
Rockets Should See Tremendous Improvement With Jabari Smith Jr. Back
The Houston Rockets are already feeling the effects of Jabari Smith Jr.'s return to the court after last night's 121-115 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Holding the fourth seed in the Western Conference, the Rockets could see another jump in the standings with Smith back.
Rockets injury update: Jabari Smith Jr. is targeting a return on February 21
Since January 3, Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr. has been out with a fractured hand. NBA insider Chris Haynes reported that Smith Jr. is targeting a return for February 21. Houston’s first game back after the all-star break.
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After 22-game absence, Jabari Smith Jr. returns healthy for Rockets
After missing Houston’s last 22 games with a left hand fracture, Jabari Smith Jr. is cleared to return when the Rockets host Minnesota on Friday.