Jabari Smith Jr., the No. 3 pick by the Rockets in the 2022 draft, signed a five-year extension and is optimistic about his ...

Jabari Smith Jr.’s five-year, $122M Rockets extension, signed in NBA Free Agency, features a rare “rollercoaster” structure.

Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. drives to the basket during an NBA game against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, at the Toyota Center in Houston.

The NBA will have 16 players earn at least $50 million during the 2025-26 season while the NFL, MLB and NHL will have just six between them.

Jun 8, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith (5) speaks to the media after game three of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavaliers won 120-90.

Houston Rockets fans will remember the summer of 2025 with uncommon fondness. Acquiring Kevin Durant from the Suns? Check.

Check out Jabari Smith Jr.'s top plays as he plans to sign a five-year, $122 million contract extension with the Rockets.