Jabari Smith Jr. returns

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.
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.
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
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 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.
As Jabari Smith Jr. returns, Houston’s starting lineup is in question
With Jabari Smith Jr. on the verge of a return, the Rockets can likely start only two players out of Smith, Dillon Brooks, and Amen Thompson.
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.
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.
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.
Rockets' Jabari Smith: Will play vs. Minnesota
Smith (hand) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Timberwolves, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports. After missing the last 22 games for the Rockets with a hand injury, Smith will make his long-awaited return to the floor Friday against Minnesota.
Rockets expect Jabari Smith Jr to play on Friday
Jabari Smith Jr has missed 22 games after suffering a fracture to the fourth metacarpal on his left hand, but he returned to practice on Thursday and the expectation is that he’ll play Friday when the Rockets host the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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