In return from injury, Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. willing to accept bench role
It doesn’t matter about when you start,” Jabari Smith Jr. tells Rockets Wire of his mindset. “It matters what you do when you get in the game.”
Rockets’ Jabari Smith returns after missing 22 games with a broken left hand
Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. returned against the Minnesota Timberwolves after missing 22 games with a broken left hand.
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.
Rockets' Jabari Smith: Gets huge minutes off bench
Smith (hand) tallied 15 points (5-9 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one block across 38 minutes in Friday's 121-115 win over the Timberwolves. Smith had started in each of his previous 188 NBA games,
Jabari Smith Jr. returns after missing 22 games. What that means for Houston Rockets
Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. will make his return on Friday at Toyota Center against the Minnesota Timberwolves, which gives the slumping Rockets a boost and also presents a starting lineup quandary.
With Jabari Smith Jr. back, Rockets take on lowly Jazz
Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka hoped his team would rediscover its early-season form upon returning from the All-Star break this weekend.
Rockets' Jabari Smith (hand) back after missing 22 games
The Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr., who broke his left hand during a shootaround Jan. 3, returned with 15 points and nine rebounds in Friday's overtime win over Minnesota.
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The Athletic ranks Houston’s Ime Udoka second among 2025 NBA Coach of the Year candidates
In The Athletic’s new column ranking 2024-25 NBA Coach of the Year candidates, Rockets coach Ime Udoka is second behind ...
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Views From the Game: The Houston Rockets Defeat the Timberwolves 121-115
The Houston Rockets hosted the Minnesota Timberwolves in their first game since the All-Star break. The Rockets came into ...
Houston Rockets' fatal flaw that must be fixed after 2025 NBA All-Star break
The Rockets have been a huge surprise this season, but they still have things to fix before the playoffs get underway.
The Rockets' Decision on Who Will Start Going Forward Will Be Delayed Awhile Longer
The Houston Rockets will play the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday in their first game back since the All-Star break. The ...
Rockets' Fred VanVleet: Remains out Saturday
Though VanVleet went through portions of the Rockets' first post-All-Star break practice Thursday, he reported soreness in his strained right ankle following the session, prompting Houston to hold him ...
Lakers' Austin Reaves Reveals Early Career Difficulties of Being LeBron James' Teammate
Coach JJ Redick's Los Angeles Lakers slipped to fifth place in the Western Conference in recent days, in a deadlock with ...
Jalen Green scores 35 points to lead Rockets past Timberwolves 121-115
Jalen Green scored 35 points, Alperen Sengun added 24 points and 13 rebounds and the Houston Rockets defeated the Minnesota ...
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After All-Star break, Fred VanVleet (ankle injury) to still miss more time for Rockets
Fred VanVleet (right ankle strain) still needs more recovery time before returning to game action for the Rockets, head coach ...
Rockets Jalen Green Turns Heads With Strong Comments on All-Star Snub
Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green isn’t hiding his feelings about being left out of the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. In a recent ...