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Rockets' Jabari Smith returns after missing 22 games with a broken left hand | NBA.com Houston's third-year forward had been out since breaking a bone in his hand during the team shootaraound on Jan. 3.

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • NBA.COM

Jabari Smith returns to lineup Danielle Lerner: Jabari Smith Jr. will come off the bench tonight for the Rockets. Tari Eason will start instead of FVV. Udoka said it’s to...

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Will play vs. Minnesota Smith (hand) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Timberwolves, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Impact 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. Before going down with the injury, Smith started in all 33 games he played for Houston this season, averaging 11.9 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.0 blocks per game, shooting 43.5 percent from the floor and 35.4 percent from beyond the arc.

FEBRUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

May return after All-Star break Coach Ime Udoka said Sunday that Smith (hand) may be cleared for contact work during the All-Star break, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.

Impact Smith has been limited to non-contact, basketball-related activities in recent days, and Ben DuBose of USA Today speculates that the third-year forward looks close to game action. While Amen Thompson has thrived in the starting lineup, the Rockets have struggled without Smith, losing six of their last seven. Fred VanVleet (ankle) will also remain out through the All-Star break.

FEBRUARY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't undergo surgery Rockets head coach Ime Udoka said Saturday that Smith will not have surgery on his fractured left hand, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Smith fractured his left hand on Jan. 3, which raised doubts about his return to the basketball court for the Rockets this season. Although electing not to have surgery on his hand could extend his recovery timeline, he is not expected to miss much more time than the original four to eight weeks.

JANUARY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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...

JANUARY 5, 2025 • SI.COM

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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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 weeks

JANUARY 4, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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

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Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr. out 4-8 weeks after fracturing bone in hand

Jabari Smith Jr. scores 21 as Rockets run away from Hornets 114-101 for third straight victory