Rockets mailbag: Is Jabari Smith Jr. a starter? Bottleneck scenarios and more
For example, even if the Rockets wanted to keep everyone without adding to the roster, they would eventually run into prohibitive cap rules, making that impossible. What are the key bottlenecks GM Rafael Stone is facing over the next year or two?
Rockets Getting Major Help Amid Jabari Smith Jr.'s Return
Houston has been winning since Smith's return, getting major help in the defensive and rebounding departments.
Spurs Not Focused on Dominating Statistical Discrepancy
On Wednesday, the San Antonio Spurs fell to the Houston Rockets, losing 118-106. The Spurs were led by Keldon Johnson and Stephon Castle, who both scored 22 points, and trailed the entire game. The Spurs were out-rebounded by the Rockets 41-60,
How one question drives Houston Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr. 'Who are you going to be in this world?'
Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. keeps a photo taped inside his locker that, upon close inspection, has clearly been doctored. A cutout of Smith’s head is pasted on top of another person’s body,
Rockets’ reintegration of Jabari Smith Jr. will be key to stretch run
Amid the Houston Rockets’ 48-point first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves over the weekend, the return of Jabari Smith Jr. — and more importantly, Ime Udoka’s utilization of the third-year big — was a reminder of his value.
Jabari Smith Jr. Playing For Rockets Future
The Houston Rockets are happy to have Jabari Smith Jr. back on the floor, but they need to decide how he fits on the roster moving forward. Smith, 21, will be entering restricted free agency in 2026,
Jabari Smith Jr. sinks and-1 basket to end first quarter
Rockets rookie Reed Sheppard sends a great pass ahead to Jabari Smith Jr. for an and-1 basket in the final second of the first quarter.
Jabari Smith Jr.’s inconsistency, Cam Whitmore’s big night vs. Thunder: Rockets takeaways
Houston was missing five key players against Oklahoma City on Monday, but we still learned some things about the team.
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Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) shoots around Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (AP
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Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) passes the ball over Oklahoma City Thunder forward Isaiah Hartenstein (55) and guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the second half of an NBA
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Podcast: Why the Rockets prioritized starting roles for Dillon Brooks, Amen Thompson
Why is Ime Udoka starting Dillon Brooks and Amen Thompson over Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason? Our latest The Lager Line podcast explores.
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Rockets say Amen Thompson will continue starting, Jabari Smith Jr. to play off bench
With Houston back at full health, Ime Udoka announced Friday that Amen Thompson would continue to start and Jabari Smith Jr. will play off the bench.