Smith Jr. is an elite mid-range shooter and he can help break zones when he can make closer jump shots than his usual deep-range. Jabari Smith Jr. probably wasn't ready to start after a several ...

With five straight wins, the Rockets (42-25) have risen to the No. 3 seed in the West, and Jabari Smith Jr. says they are ...

The Houston Rockets are already feeling the effects of Jabari Smith Jr.'s return to the ... the Rockets could see another jump in the standings with Smith back. In his return, the 21-year-old ...

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 ease Smith back in and take advantage of having Eason ...

Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. opened the game in unfamiliar ... I don’t expect myself to just jump in and be ready. I have not played five-on-five in a long time. It is not like I am behind ...

Get real-time NBA Basketball coverage and scores as Philadelphia 76ers takes on Houston Rockets. We bring you the latest game previews, live stats, expert picks and recaps on CBSSports.com ...

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 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 ...