One reason for the Rockets' win was the play of Jabari Smith, especially in the second half. Smith moved into the starting lineup Monday as the Rockets were without Fred VanVleet and Amen Thompson.

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 Draft has been out of action since Jan ...

The Rockets would have $85 million to spread between VanVleet, Jabari Smith Jr., and Tari Eason — not to mention any future lottery pick and back-end talent. Also, Houston would likely need to ...

The Associated Press Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. returned to action on Friday after missing 22 games. HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. was returned to action Friday ...

Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. will make his return on Friday at Toyota Center against the Minnesota Timberwolves, which gives the slumping Rockets a boost and also presents a starting ...

Hassani Dotson is trying to compartmentalize. After his agent made public a trade request on his behalf in January, the Loons midfielder doesn’t want to let his tenuous future affect his ...

Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr returns to the starting lineup against the Orlando Magic and scores 20 points. Smith tied a career-high with five 3-pointers in the game. Smith is starting ...

Jahan Dotson got about as close as someone can get to scoring a touchdown in a Super Bowl without scoring a touchdown in a Super Bowl. And that’s gonna eat at him for a while. “A little bit ...

The Houston Rockets may be welcoming one of their starters back in forward Jabari Smith. Smith hasn’t played in a game since January 1st where he had scored 12 points in 23 minutes against the ...

Perhaps they didn't see Jahan Dotson make a 27-yard catch in the Super Bowl down to the 1 yard line, setting up the Eagles' first touchdown in their 40-22 win over the Kansas City Chiefs.

HOUSTON (AP) — Jabari Smith Jr. had 20 points and tied a career high with five 3-pointers, helping the Houston Rockets beat the Orlando Magic 97-84 on Monday night for their third consecutive ...