News about Jabari Smith Jr.

Jabari Smith Jr: Growing up, I always heard about ABCD Camp

Here’s Houston Rockets power forward Jabari Smith Jr. on inspiring the next generation at 2026 adidas ABCD Camp. (via Jabari Smith Jr. on KD, Ime...

Jabari Smith Jr. looks forward to another season with Kevin Durant

It has been over a year since the Houston Rockets acquired Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns, which has led to a balance between...

Jabari Smith Jr: “I know I’m nowhere near where I want to be”

Houston Rockets power forward Jabari Smith Jr. thought he improved during 2025-26, but knows there’s more to unlock as a player (averaged 15.8 PPG/6.9...

Jabari Smith Jr. insists Rockets not thinking Game 7

Jabari Smith Jr. made it clear the Houston Rockets are staying focused on the present and not getting ahead of themselves, even with a...

Jabari Smith Jr.: “If you can’t get motivated for elimination games, this sport isn’t...

Jabari Smith Jr. set the tone for the Houston Rockets in Game 5 with 22 points and a defining statement of mentality, as Houston...

Jabari Smith Jr. on Tari Eason’s relentless hustle

Tari Eason of the Houston Rockets made a major impact in Game 4, putting up 20 points while applying constant defensive pressure on LeBron...

Jabari Smith Jr: “I see myself as an All-Defensive player”

Houston Rockets power forward Jabari Smith Jr. recently discussed the high-level of pride he brings as a defender. (via Houston Rockets): "I think that’s just from...

Jabari Smith Jr. injured during Rockets win

The Rockets rallied for a comeback win in Orlando on Thursday night, marking their fourth victory in five games since the All-Star break, but...

Kevin Durant: Jabari Smith Jr. catching his rhythm

Former No. 2 overall draft pick Jabari Smith Jr. has recently begun to demonstrate exactly why the Houston Rockets committed to him long term...

Jabari Smith Jr. on Kevin Durant: “I’m in awe every day playing with him,...

Houston Rockets power forward Jabari Smith Jr. recently gave major praise to Kevin Durant for what he’s doing right now at 37-years-old as a...

Jabari Smith Jr. sidelined with ankle sprain

Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. suffered a sprained right ankle during Saturday’s victory over the Boston Celtics and was held out of Monday...

Jabari Smith Jr: I deserve to start this year

Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. is expecting to be a starter during 2025-26 (finished last season coming off the bench after returning from...

Jabari Smith Jr.’s contract dips in second year

Jabari Smith Jr.’s five-year, $122 million rookie scale extension with the Houston Rockets is structured with some interesting salary fluctuations, as noted by Mike...

Rockets, Jabari Smith Jr. agree to long extension

Jabari Smith Jr. and the Houston Rockets have agreed to a five-year, $125 million contract extension, reaffirming the organization’s long-term commitment to the 2022...

Durant trade: Rockets kept Smith, Sheppard, Eason

The Houston Rockets held firm during negotiations with the Phoenix Suns, declining to part with core young players Tari Eason, Reed Sheppard, and Jabari...