JANUARY 5 • SI.COM
JABARI SMITH JR. #10 - POWER FORWARD - HOUSTON ROCKETS
11.9 PPG •
6.5 RPG •
1.0 APG
11.9 PPG
6.5 RPG
1.0 APG
Rockets Future Murky With Jabari Smith Jr. After Injury The Houston Rockets were dealt a painful blow when Jabari Smith Jr. was put on the injury report after breaking his hand. The Rockets won't...
Rockets F Jabari Smith Jr. out 4-8 weeks with hand fracture The Houston Rockets could be without forward Jabari Smith Jr.through February after the forward came away from a shootaround Friday with a f...
JANUARY 4 • THESTATE.COM
Jabari Smith Jr. Sidelined After Sustaining Hand Injury at Rockets Shootaround Smith fractured his left hand at Friday’s shootaround in Houston.
JANUARY 4 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr. out 4-8 weeks after fracturing bone in hand
Houston forward Jabari Smith Jr. fractured a bone in his left hand and needs surgery that will keep him out four to eight weeksJANUARY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Suffers broken hand The Rockets announced Friday that Smith broke his left hand in shootaround and will be re-evaluated in 4-6 weeks, Michael Shapiro of SI.com reports.
Impact Smith had yet to miss a game this season but now will be sidelined for an extended period as his broken left hand is expected to require surgery. Before his injury, the 21-year-old forward was averaging 11.9 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 30.9 minutes across 33 appearances. In Smith's absence, Tari Eason (lower leg), Amen Thompson (suspended), Cam Whitmore, Jae'Sean Tate and Jeff Green are all candidates to receive increased playing time.
JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Efficient in limited minutes Smith totaled 12 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, two steals and one block in 23 minutes during Wednesday's 110-99 win over the Mavericks.
Impact Smith was solid in limited playing time following a lackluster seven-point performance in Sunday's loss to the Heat. The third-year pro briefly exited to the locker room after he was hit in the face during the second quarter, though he was able to return for the start of the second half. The injury shouldn't affect his status for Friday's game against Boston. Over his last 10 outings, Smith has averaged 13.0 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.0 blocks across 33.6 minutes per contest.
JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Quiet with seven points in loss Smith contributed seven points (2-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and three rebounds in 26 minutes during Sunday's 104-100 loss to the Heat.
Impact Smith continued his up-and-down campaign Sunday, bringing very little production to the box score during a weak shooting night from the field. Smith has notched double digits in points during seven of his last nine games, an interval where he's averaging 13.1 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.1 blocks and 1.9 threes in 34.7 minutes. The former No. 3 overall pick has mostly failed to live up to the hype that made him a lottery selection back in 2022, but head coach Ime Udoka has shown continued trust in Smith to handle plenty of minutes, likely enough to keep the 21-year-old big man floating around the top 100 for fantasy purposes going forward.
DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Extends productive stretch Smith had 21 points (7-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 11 rebounds and two assists over 35 minutes during Monday's 114-101 win over the Hornets.
Impact Smith is going through his most productive stretch of the season and had another strong showing Monday, as he reached the 20-point mark just for the fourth time this season. The third-year forward is riding a streak of six game in a row with at least 13 points, hitting the 15-point mark four times and posting two double-doubles in that stretch. Smith is averaging 13.2 points, 7.7 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game since the beginning of December.
DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Jabari Smith Jr. (21 points) Highlights vs. Charlotte Hornets l Houston Rockets
DECEMBER 24, 2024 • YOUTUBE
Jabari Smith Jr. scores 21 as Rockets run away from Hornets 114-101 for third straight victory
Jabari Smith Jr. had 21 points and 11 rebounds, Fred VanVleet added 20 points and the Houston Rockets beat the Charlotte Hornets 114-101 on Monday night for their third straight wi...DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LaMelo Ball Breaks Ankles with Step-Back Three Over Jabari Smith Jr.
DECEMBER 24, 2024 • YOUTUBE
What If Jabari Smith Jr. FINISHED This RIDICULOUS Dunk? 😱🔥
DECEMBER 15, 2024 • YOUTUBE
Quality outing in win Smith totaled 15 points (6-11 FG, 3-8 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and two blocks in 38 minutes during Wednesday's 91-90 victory over the Warriors.
Impact Smith has now recorded double-digit points in back-to-back games. However, the 21-year-old forward's season averages of 11.6 points and 6.8 rebounds are down from 11.6 and 6.8, respectively, from last year.
DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Jabari Smith Jr. (15 points) Highlights vs. Golden State Warriors l Houston Rockets
DECEMBER 12, 2024 • YOUTUBE
Double-double in Sunday's win Smith registered 13 points (4-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and one block in 34 minutes during Sunday's 117-106 victory over the Clippers.
Impact The double-double was the fourth of the season for Smith, and he recorded at least one rejection and one made three for the seventh straight contest. The third-year big remains somewhat inconsistent, but over that seven-game stretch the 21-year-old is averaging 11.4 points, 8.3 boards, 2.3 threes, 2.1 blocks and 1.1 assists while shooting 42.1 percent (16-for-38) from beyond the arc but only 44.4 percent overall from the floor.
DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Logs 15/14 double-double Smith contributed 15 points (6-15 FG, 3-9 3Pt), 14 rebounds and three blocks in 40 minutes during Sunday's 119-116 victory over the Thunder.
Impact Smith's results have been up and down, but the third-year pro has shown the ability to capitalize when game flow works in his favor. Although he only has three double-doubles this season, he's come tantalizingly close to the mark several times. Over 21 games, he's averaging 12.0 points, 6.8 rebounds and 0.8 assists.
DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Jabari Smith Jr. (15 points) Highlights vs. Oklahoma City Thunder l Houston Rockets
DECEMBER 2, 2024 • YOUTUBE
Efficient from field Smith produced 19 points (8-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 38 minutes during Tuesday's 117-111 overtime win over Minnesota.
Impact This was one of Smith's most complete performances of the season as the Rockets picked up their third win out of their last four games. Smith is starting to turn the corner after a slow start to the season, averaging 15.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.3 blocks and 2.5 three-pointers over his last four outings.
NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Jabari Smith Jr. (19 points) vs. T-Wolves l Houston Rockets
NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • YOUTUBE
Is It Time for the Rockets to Bench Jabari Smith Jr. for Tari Eason? Houston may need to sit Smith Jr. and start a more versatile forward in Tari Eason.
NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • SI.COM
Jabari Smith Jr. (14 points) Highlights vs. Portland Trail Blazers l Houston Rockets
NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • YOUTUBE
Shooting woes in loss Saturday Smith totaled 14 points (3-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and three blocks across 37 minutes during Saturday's 104-98 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Impact On the surface, Smith had a solid showing and finished just two boards away from a double-double. However, he continues to struggle with his shot. He's made four or fewer field goals in four of his last five games despite averaging 8.4 shot attempts per game in that stretch. Smith has a secondary role in the Rockets' offensive scheme, but his lack of efficiency certainly limits his fantasy upside in most formats.
NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Efficient scoring in win Smith recorded 23 points (8-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds and one assist in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 130-113 victory over the Pacers.
Impact Smith was Houston's second-leading scorer behind Alperen Sengun in Wednesday's win. However, Smith has had a slow start to the season, converting just 31.5 percent of his 4.6 three-point attempts per contest.
NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Jabari Smith Jr. finding his shooting stroke as Rockets set to face Bulls Jabari Smith Jr.contributed just 22 points over the first three games of the Houston Rockets’ four-game winning streak.But he’s confident th...
NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • THESTATE.COM
Best game of season Friday Smith finished Friday's 125-104 win over the Clippers with 28 points (11-17 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and two steals over 35 minutes.
Impact Smith posted a season-high scoring mark Friday, but it's hard to imagine him posting these numbers steadily. This was just the second time he reached the 20-point mark this season, and he's a low-level scoring option in an offensive scheme that also features Alperen Sengun, Fred VanVleet and Jalen Green. Smith is averaging just 11.8 points and 6.1 rebounds per game since the beginning of November.
NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
