Though he won’t play in Friday’s preseason finale at Indiana, Houston Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. (left ankle sprain) has resumed basketball activities and plans to return by the regular-season opener, according to an update from Wednesday’s team practice.
“I’m working out to get back in shape, now,” the 19-year-old said at Toyota Center. “Just getting my body ready for the first regular-season game. I just got back on the court yesterday. I’m able to run, shoot, and I’m doing everything normal right now. It’s just about getting my lungs back and strengthening my ankle.”
