JABARI SMITH JR. NEWS

Efficient shooting in loss Smith accumulated 11 points (3-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, one block and one steal across 25 minutes during Sunday's 95-85 loss to the Warriors in Game 1 of the first rou...

Impact Smith didn't light up the scoreboard in his 25 minutes on the floor in Game 1, finishing with 11 points off the bench. However, he was as efficient as can be offensively, shooting 100 percent from the field, beyond the arc and from the charity stripe. Unfortunately, Houston still couldn't get the win and avoid going down 0-1 in the series against Golden State on Sunday.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rockets foiled by poor shooting in Game 1 loss to Warriors in playoffs

While Steph Curry was hitting circus shots for the Golden State Warriors Sunday night, Fred VanVleet and the Houston Rockets couldn’t seem to get much of anything to go in _ even w...

2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good to go for Game 1 Smith (groin) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Game 1 against the Warriors on Sunday.

Impact Smith missed the final three games of the regular season due to left groin soreness, but he's been cleared to play in Sunday's playoff opener against Golden State. After returning from a right hand fracture following the All-Star break, Smith averaged 12.7 points, 7.7 rebounds and 1.1 assists over 29.0 minutes per game.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rockets meet old playoff nemesis Golden State in first trip to playoffs since 2020

Houston faced the Golden State Warriors in the playoffs four times between 2015-19 and each time the Rockets were sent packing

4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rockets complete rebuild in return to playoffs and series against defending champion Celtics

When Fred VanVleet joined the Houston Rockets in 2023, they were one of the worst teams in the NBA having won just 42 games combined in the previous two seasons

6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Sunday Smith (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact Smith will miss a third straight game Sunday due to left groin soreness. Houston will likely lean on Tari Eason and Jeff Green to help shoulder the load in the frontcourt.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Smith (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact Smith will miss a third straight game Sunday due to left groin soreness. Houston will likely lean on Tari Eason and Jeff Green to help shoulder the load in the frontcourt.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to face Denver Smith (groin) is not on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact The Rockets rested their regular rotation players in the last two contests, but that won't be the case Sunday, because this is the final chance the Rockets will have to log competitive minutes until the playoffs start April 19. As such, Smith should see his regular workload in the frontcourt, though he's expected to come off the bench. as that's been the case in recent weeks. He's started in just six of his 24 appearances since the All-Star break.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Denver takes on Houston, aims for 50th win this season

Denver will look for its 50th victory this season when the Nuggets play the Houston Rockets

APRIL 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Luka scores 39 points, Lakers wrap up Pacific title and No. 3 seed with win over resting Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers clinched the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference playoffs with a 140-109 victory over the Houston Rockets

APRIL 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suns All-Star Kevin Durant to sit out final 2 games with ankle injury

Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant will not play the final two games of the season due to a sprained ankle

APRIL 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will be sidelined Friday Smith (groin) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Smith has been downgraded from questionable to out and will miss a second straight game. It's unclear if he'll return to action for Sunday's regular-season finale, as the Rockets already have the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference locked up. In Smith's absence, Cam Whitmore and Tari Eason are candidates for increased roles.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against LAL Smith (groin) has been listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Smith missed Wednesday's win against the Clippers due to a groin injury but has a chance to play Friday. The third-year forward is averaging 12.2 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game, shooting 43.8 percent from the floor and 35.4 percent from beyond the arc.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Houston visits Los Angeles following Doncic's 45-point game

Los Angeles takes on the Houston Rockets after Luka Doncic scored 45 points in the Los Angeles Lakers' 112-97 victory over the Dallas Mavericks

APRIL 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out vs. LAC Smith (groin) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Smith is coming off a near double-double in Sunday's win against the Warriors but will watch from the sideline Wednesday in Los Angeles. Houston is already in playoff mode, with the team's priority being the health of its star players, which means Tari Eason, Jeff Green and Jae'Sean Tate will likely see more minutes on the floor.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Clippers face the Rockets on 4-game win streak

Los Angeles looks to prolong its four-game win streak with a victory over Houston

APRIL 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Iffy to face LAC Smith is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers due to left groin soreness.

Impact The left groin injury is a new concern for Smith, who hasn't missed a game since Feb. 13. If the 21-year-old is sidelined against Los Angeles, Tari Eason and Jae'Sean Tate are candidates for a bump in minutes.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Sengun's 19 points, 14 rebounds power Rockets past Warriors 106-96 as Curry struggles

Alperen Sengun had 19 points and 14 rebounds, Dillon Brooks scored 24 points and the Houston Rockets snapped the Golden State Warriors’ five-game winning streak with a 106-96 win i...

APRIL 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good to go Sunday Smith (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Warriors, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Smith will shake off a questionable tag Sunday due to a sprained right ankle. The 21-year-old big man has played at least 26 minutes off the bench in six straight games, averaging 12.8 points, 10.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 28.8 minutes per contest.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Sunday Smith is questionable for Sunday's game against the Warriors due to a right ankle sprain.

Impact A decision on Smith's status will be made closer to Sunday's 8:30 p.m. ET tipoff. However, he's not expected to play a big role in the rotation, as Tari Eason is expected to start at power forward, meaning Smith will be limited to a bench role.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Double-double off bench in rout Smith closed Wednesday's 143-105 win over Utah with 15 points (6-16 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 14 rebounds and two assists over 27 minutes.

Impact The third-year forward led Houston's second unit in minutes, points and boards as he recorded his eighth double-double of the season. Three of them have come in his last four appearances, and Smith has scored in double digits in 10 of the last 11 games (one start), a span in which he's averaging 14.0 points, 7.6 rebounds, 1.8 threes, 1.4 assists and 0.8 steals in 27.2 minutes a contest.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Green scores 22 points to lead Rockets to 50th win of the season

Jalen Green scored 22 points, Dillon Brooks added 21 and the Houston Rockets beat the Utah Jazz 143-105 for their 50th win of the season

APRIL 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Double-doubles in loss Smith posted 15 points (6-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt), 11 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 27 minutes during Monday's 104-98 loss to the Lakers.

Impact Smith recorded his seventh double-double of the campaign Monday. Although he has a sizable role off the Houston bench, he's been outside the top-100 in nine-category formats for the past couple weeks. In his last seven games, Smith produced averages of 12.0 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.7 three-pointers.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Productive off bench Smith contributed 17 points (5-12 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, one assist and two steals in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 121-114 victory over the Hawks.

Impact Although Smith has seen 28.4 minutes across 14 March appearances, his fantasy appeal has left a lot to be desired. During that span, Smith has been outside the top-150 in nine-category formats with 13.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.7 steals, 0.6 blocks and 1.9 three-pointers.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

VanVleet scores 37 as surging Rockets beat sliding Heat 102-98

Fred VanVleet scored 37 points and the surging Houston Rockets won their ninth straight, beating the Miami Heat 102-98

MARCH 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS