Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. keeps a photo taped inside his locker that, upon close inspection, has clearly been doctored. A cutout of Smith’s head is pasted on top of another person’s body,

The Houston Rockets are happy to have Jabari Smith Jr. back on the floor, but they need to decide how he fits on the roster moving forward. Smith, 21, will be entering restricted free agency in 2026,

Amid the Houston Rockets’ 48-point first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves over the weekend, the return of Jabari Smith Jr. — and more importantly, Ime Udoka’s utilization of the third-year big — was a reminder of his value.

The Houston Rockets got a much-needed win against a Western Conference foe in the Minnesota Timberwolves Friday night thanks to an impactful night from forward

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.

Houston was missing five key players against Oklahoma City on Monday, but we still learned some things about the team.

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.”

Jabari Smith Jr. waited several weeks recovering from a hand injury that removed his services from the Houston Rockets' lineup. His return game featured Smith J

Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. returned against the Minnesota Timberwolves after missing 22 games with a broken left hand.

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.

Tyrese Haliburton scored 28 points and matched a season high with 15 assists, and the Indiana Pacers recovered after blowing a 17-point third-quarter lead to beat the Houston Rockets 115-102.

With Houston back at full health, Ime Udoka announced Friday that Amen Thompson would continue to start and Jabari Smith Jr. will play off the bench.