JABARI SMITH JR. NEWS

Rockets face important Jabari Smith Jr. question only he can answer The Houston Rockets, with their new-look offense centered around Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun, have looked absolutely formidable despite...

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Scores 15 in win Smith racked up 15 points (5-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-5 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one steal in 27 minutes during Sunday's 129-101 win over the Jazz.

Impact Smith has put up at least 14 points in his last five games, averaging 16.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.4 assosts, 0.8 steals, 0.6 blocks and 2.8 threes on a blistering 42.4 percent clip in that span. While Smith's performances may be outshined regularly by those of Alperen Sengun and Kevin Durant, he is still a very reliable scoring option and has proved to be consistent this season.

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Makes defensive impact in win Smith supplied 17 points (6-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals in 32 minutes during Monday's 114-92 win over the Suns.

Impact It's the first time this season Smith has recorded multiple steals and blocks in the same game. The fourth-year forward is in a groove from downtown as well, and over the last five games Smith is averaging 16.8 points, 8.4 boards, 3.2 threes, 2.0 assists and 1.4 combined blocks and steals while shooting 44.4 percent (16-for-36) from three-point range.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Warriors host Rockets Wednesday for NBA Cup group stage game

The Golden State Warriors face the Houston Rockets in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup

NOVEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Records double-double Friday Smith ended with 21 points (7-20 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists and one block over 37 minutes before fouling out of Friday's 112-109 loss to Denver.

Impact Smith recorded his second double-double in the past three games, continuing his strong start to the season. Despite battling knee pain, he has put together an impressive run of late, averaging 16.3 points, 8.7 rebounds and 2.8 three-pointers in 33.1 minutes per game in his past six appearances.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Jokic scores 34, Nuggets beat Rockets 112-109

Nikola Jokic had 34 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, and Jamal Murray added 26 points and 10 assists as the Denver Nuggets held on to beat the Houston Rockets 112-109

NOVEMBER 22 • Associated Press

Good to go Friday Smith (knee) is active and part of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Nuggets, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Impact Smith has been battling right knee tendinopathy recently, but he'll play through the issue once more. Smith has scored 14 or more points in four of his last five appearances, and he's averaging 15.4 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists across 32.4 minutes during that stretch.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Friday Smith (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact Smith is back on the injury report due to right knee tendinopathy. The Rockets are likely to see how the big man is feeling closer to Friday's tipoff before clarifying his status. If Smith cannot give it a go, Josh Okogie would be in position to take on heavy playing time in the frontcourt.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Alperen Sengun scores 28 points as Rockets top Cavaliers 114-104 for fifth straight win

Alperen Sengun had 28 points and 11 rebounds, Kevin Durant scored 20 points, and the Houston Rockets extended their winning streak to five with a 114-104 victory over the Cleveland...

NOVEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Cleared to play Wednesday Smith (knee) will play in Wednesday's game against Cleveland, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.

Impact Smith is shaking off a questionable designation to avoid missing his second game of the season. The 2022 first-rounder is handling his usual role in the starting lineup. On the year, Smith has averaged 14.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks in 33.0 minutes per tilt over 11 games.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Smith (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Cleveland.

Impact Smith is managing a knee issue, putting him in danger of being sidelined for the second time this year. Josh Okogie would likely take on all the minutes he can handle in Houston's tight rotation if Smith is out, while Jeff Green would be a possibility to see a few minutes off the bench.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Durant's 35 points, Sengun's 30 points, 12 rebounds lead Rockets to 117-113 OT win over Magic

Kevin Durant scored 35 points and Alperen Sengun added 30 points and 12 rebounds to help the Houston Rockets rally for a 117-113 overtime victory over the Orlando Magic

NOVEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Pops for 22 points Smith provided 22 points (9-16 FG, 4-9 3Pt), five rebounds and three assists in 27 minutes during Friday's 140-116 win over the Trail Blazers.

Impact Smith tallied at least 20 points for the second time this season, continuing what has been a serviceable start. Despite the addition of Kevin Durant, Smith is having arguably the best season of his young career, averaging 14.9 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.0 three-pointers and 1.6 combined steals and blocks, good enough for top-80 value in standard nine-category leagues.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Durant scores 30 as the Rockets beat the Trail Blazers 140-116 for 3rd straight victory

Kevin Durant scored 30 points, Alperen Sengun added 25 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists and the Houston Rockets won their third straight with a 140-116 win over the Portland Tr...

NOVEMBER 15 • Associated Press

Just misses double-double Sunday Smith registered 16 points (5-15 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds and one assist over 31 minutes during Sunday's 122-115 win over the Bucks.

Impact The fourth-year forward just missed recording his first double-double of the season, but he did set a new season high on the glass. Smith has scored in double digits in seven of eight contests to begin the season, averaging 14.0 points, 5.9 boards, 2.0 threes, 1.5 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.9 blocks in 32.9 minutes a game.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Durant scores 31 points, leads fourth-quarter comeback as Rockets beat Bucks 122-115

Kevin Durant scored 31 points and made a tiebreaking basket with 1:42 remaining to put the Houston Rockets ahead for good in a 122-115 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks

NOVEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Scores 16 points in return Smith recorded 16 points (6-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and two assists over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 124-109 win over Memphis.

Impact Smith returned to his regular starting role after a one-game absence due to an ankle sprain and posted a solid stat line. Smith has been a consistent secondary scoring option for the Rockets and has scored in double digits in each of his six appearances this season while clearing the 15-point threshold three times already. To put things into context, he achieved that feat just 11 times in 57 regular-season appearances in 2024-25.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Thompson scores 28 points as Rockets beat Grizzlies 124-109

Amen Thompson had 28 points and 10 rebounds, Alperen Sengun added 20 points and 16 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 124-109

NOVEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Rockets injury updates: Jabari Smith Jr. returns in Memphis, Steven Adams held out Jabari Smith Jr. (ankle sprain) rejoined the Rockets after missing Monday’s game, but backup center Steven Adams (hip flexor tightness) did...

NOVEMBER 6 • USATODAY.COM

Will play Wednesday Smith (ankle) is good to go for Wednesday's game in Memphis, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Impact Smith is back after a one-game stint on the sidelines, which means Tari Eason will likely be returning to the second unit Wednesday evening. Jae'Sean Tate could drop from the rotation entirely with Smith back in the mix.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Memphis Smith (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Memphis.

Impact Smith is trying to overcome an ankle sprain, which forced him to miss Monday's game against the Mavericks. Should Smith need another contest to recover, Tari Eason would be in line to receive his second consecutive start in the frontcourt.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Smith (ankle) will not play Monday against the Mavericks, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.

Impact Smith was able to get through shootaround and head coach Ime Udoka said he "doubts" Smith's absence will extend beyond Monday, so it sounds like there's a decent chance he'll be able to get out there for Wednesday's game in Memphis. With Smith watching from the sidelines Monday, Tari Eason will get a start, and Jae'Sean Tate should be able to get into the rotation.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Goes through shootaround Smith (ankle) participated in Monday's morning shootaround, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Smith is currently listed as questionable on the latest injury report, but his availability Monday morning is at least a good sign for his fantasy managers. Lerner reports that Smith is likely to be a game-time decision, and if he's unable to play, it's possible the Rockets lean on Tari Eason and Josh Okogie.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to face Dallas Smith is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Mavericks due to a sprained right ankle.

Impact Smith is in jeopardy of missing his first game this season due to the ankle injury. If the 22-year-old forward joins Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) on the sidelines, Tari Eason, Jae'Sean Tate and Josh Okogie are candidates for an uptick in minutes against Dallas.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE