Jabari Smith Jr. throws it down

Rockets say Amen Thompson will continue starting, Jabari Smith Jr. to play off bench
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.
Rockets' Jabari Smith: Starting Monday vs. OKC
Four of the Rockets' five starters against the Kings on Saturday are not playing Monday, so Smith will reenter the starting lineup alongside Jalen Green, Reed Sheppard, Cam Whitmore and Jock Landale. Smith has averaged 9.0 points, 7.2 rebounds and 0.8 assists over 30.4 minutes per game in his five games since returning from a hand fracture.
Rockets Getting Major Help Amid Jabari Smith Jr.'s Return
Houston has been winning since Smith's return, getting major help in the defensive and rebounding departments.
Rockets’ reintegration of Jabari Smith Jr. will be key to stretch run
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.
In return from injury, Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. willing to accept bench role
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. May Have to Come Off Rockets Bench
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 Dra
Rockets' Jabari Smith: Sliding to bench Saturday
Head coach Ime Udoka said Friday that Smith will operate off the bench in Saturday's game against the Kings, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports. With Fred VanVleet (ankle) expected to reclaim his role in the starting five on Saturday,
Jabari Smith Jr. returns after missing 22 games. What that means for Houston Rockets
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.
Jabari Smith Jr. reportedly targets return in Rockets’ next game
Thursday’s game versus Golden State appears likely to be the last one that Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. misses due to his left hand fracture.
Amen Thompson Will Continue to Start For Rockets
Thompson has warranted starting-level minutes amid Jabari Smith Jr.'s absence, and will get them for the foreseeable future.
Jabari Smith Jr.’s Role Relies on His Production
Jabari Smith Jr. waited several weeks recovering from a hand injury that removed his services from the Houston Rockets' ...
Rockets’ Jabari Smith returns after missing 22 games with a broken left hand
Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. returned against the Minnesota Timberwolves after missing 22 games with a broken ...
Houston Rockets Ime Udoka makes tough decision
Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka made a difficult decision on what the starting lineup will look like with the recent ...