“When he’s aggressive, we’re a different team,” head coach Ime Udoka says of Jabari Smith Jr.’s impact on the 40-24 Rockets.

Jabari Smith Jr. reignites his offense, dropping 23 points against the Raptors. His efficient scoring surge signals a promising return to form for Houston.

Kevin Durant’s alleged burner account chatter resurfaced after Jabari Smith Jr.’s late-game miss went viral, sparking social media buzz.

After missing two games with a sprained ankle, it appears Jabari Smith Jr. will return to Houston’s starting lineup on Thursday versus Golden State.

Kings vs. Rockets Best Bet Today: Can Bucks Limit Zion Williamson in First Game After All-Star Break? Houston enters Wednesday night as a -14.5 home favorite, a number that immediately raises one question. Blowout risk. Sacramento has struggled defensively ...

The Houston Rockets already have a lot to deal with this season in their chase to the NBA playoffs. The two injuries to point guard Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams have been two huge blows to their aspirations, and the lack of a true point guard and no ...

To date, Jabari Smith Jr. hasn't quite lived up to his hype, based purely on draft positioning. Smith fell to the Rockets third overall but was expected to be the top overall pick in his draft class, up until the waning moments leading up to the draft.

Monday NBA Prop Parlay: Can Malik Monk, Jabari Smith Step Up on February 23rd? This two-leg parlay pulls from separate games but leans on the same dependable angle: scorers currently operating well above their listed numbers facing defenses that have ...

The Houston Rockets used the 3rd overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft to select Jabari Smith Jr. out of Auburn. The 6-foot-10 forward possesses over a 7-foot wingspan, bringing significant lateral quickness and overall athleticism. "I feel like defense is ...

Kevin Durant scored a game-high 29 points, while Amen Thompson and Jabari Smith Jr. chipped in 23 points apiece as the Houston Rockets pulled away in the fourth quarter of