Jabari Smith Jr. returns

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 (hand) back after missing 22 games
Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. returned to action Friday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves after missing 22 games with a broken left hand. Smith, normally a starter, entered the game off the bench early in the first quarter.
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.
Jabari Smith returns to lineup
Jabari Smith Jr. will come off the bench tonight for the Rockets. Tari Eason will start instead of FVV. Udoka said it’s to ease Smith back in and take advantage of having Eason in
Houston Rockets Make Announcement on Jabari Smith’s Injury Status
The Houston Rockets are set to get a major boost to their lineup, as forward Jabari Smith Jr. is officially cleared to return after missing 22 games with a
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
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.
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.
NBA rumors: Jabari Smith Jr.'s targeted Rockets injury return date comes to light
The Rockets aren't desperate at fifth place in the Western Conference, but Jabari Smith Jr.'s imminent return should be a good boost.
Without Jabari Smith Jr., Rockets struggling with defense, rebounding
In 20 games without Jabari Smith Jr., the Rockets have been a below-average defensive team and one of the NBA’s worst at defensive rebounding.
Rockets reportedly have targeted return date for Jabari Smith Jr.
Smith, the third-year forward from Auburn, is targeting Houston's Feb. 21 game against the Minnesota Timberwolves for his return from a fractured hand, according to NBA reporter Chris Haynes. Smith has not played since Jan. 3 after breaking his hand during a Houston practice.
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As Jabari Smith Jr. returns, Houston’s starting lineup is in question
The good news for the Rockets is that third-year forward Jabari Smith Jr. appears likely to play when Houston resumes play after the NBA's current 2025 All-Star break. Smith hasn't played since ...
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Timberwolves at Rockets, Feb. 21: How to watch, stream, lineups, injury report
Anthony Edwards (sore hip) is questionable to play Friday as Minnesota looks to secure a season-series victory versus Amen ...