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.
Jabari Smith Jr. returns after missing 22 games. What that means for Houston Rockets
Jabari Smith Jr. has been out since Jan. 3 with a broken hand. The Rockets sorely missed his rebounding and versatility but now face a starting lineup decision.
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,
Houston Rockets claim 121-155 victory against the Timberwolves Friday night
Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. had 15 points and nine rebounds in his return Friday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves after missing 22 games with a broken left hand.
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.
Ime Udoka Sends Blunt Message to Rockets Players After Loss to Jazz
The Houston Rockets once again struggled defensively on the second night of a back-to-back, falling 124-115 to the Utah Jazz.
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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‘Mentally and physically fried’: Ime Udoka on Rockets at All-Star break
Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka made waves by benching three starters (Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, and Dillon Brooks) in Thursday's near-comeback versus Golden State, and he didn't mince ...
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 ...
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 ...
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‘Embarrassing’: Rockets’ defensive slide continues in confounding loss at Utah
Houston remains a top-four defense for the NBA’s 2024-25 season overall, but they’ve been below average in 24 games since ...