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Assessing Jabari Smith Jr.’s Arrival at NBA Summer League

Houston's rookie could make an instant impact after being drafted with the No. 3 pick.

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Podcast: Auburn’s Bruce Pearl on Jabari Smith Jr. and the Rockets

Bruce Pearl, head coach at Auburn, joins our podcast with reaction to Jabari Smith Jr.’s initial NBA summer league games with the Rockets, along with insight on his potential fit with Jalen Green.

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Jabari Smith Jr. Says Kentucky Showed Interest Too Late

The former Auburn star grew up wanting to play for the Wildcats.

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NBA Summer League: First Impressions on Top Rookies and Surprise Standouts

Here are 10 takeaways from Las Vegas at the midway point of the summer showcase.

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Why the summer Rockets may consider experimenting with more Tyty Washington usage

Second-year guards Daishen Nix and Josh Christopher have fared well. With that in mind, could the Rockets give more reps to TyTy Washington as summer league play winds down?

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Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. sees himself as All-Defensive Team caliber ‘from day one’

Can Jabari Smith Jr. already play at an NBA All-Defensive Team level, starting with his first game in Houston? That’s the rookie’s goal, which he disclosed in a new interview with Taylor Rooks.

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Bleacher Report: Jabari Smith Jr. praises Chet Holmgren, said he’s not concerned with his weight

"He's gonna get stronger as his age comes and I feel like he'll be fine in the NBA."

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Rockets see improved mentality, team approach driving defensive growth

Rick Higgins on Houston’s improved defense: “They looked at each other and decided they were going to put more physicality, more effort, and more togetherness into the game.”

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Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr. breaks out, Tari Eason keeps rolling as Rockets blast Spurs

Rookie prospects Jabari Smith Jr. (19/9) and Tari Eason (22/11) were two-way standouts against the Spurs, leading the summer Rockets to a big victory on Monday night in Las Vegas.

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Podcast: Key takeaways from Houston’s 2-1 start at NBA summer league

In Monday night’s podcast, Brian Barefield (@BigSargeSportz) shares his summer league impressions from Las Vegas regarding Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason, and the rest of the young Rockets.

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In second Rockets season, Daishen Nix improving his NBA feel

Rockets coach Rick Higgins says of Daishen Nix: “His basketball IQ is very, very high. If you pay attention and watch him, he is putting a lot of guys in position to be successful.”

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Rafael Stone wants Rockets focused on process over ‘shot luck’

“Playing well is not about making shots,” Rockets general manager Rafael Stone says. “One of the keys to success in the NBA is making people understand that.

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Jalen Green offers advice to top Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr.

“Be yourself,” Jalen Green says of his advice to Jabari Smith Jr. with the summer league Rockets. “Don’t try to force nothing. Don’t try to play out of character. Just stay locked in."

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Jabari Smith Jr. finding multiple ways to impact winning for Rockets

Despite subpar shooting, Jabari Smith Jr. still made a big impact in Houston’s summer league win over the Thunder. “My shots weren’t falling, but I feel I can impact the game in different ways.”

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Takeaways: In defensive battle, Jabari Smith Jr. rallies Rockets past Chet Holmgren, Thunder

Jabari Smith Jr. and Chet Holmgren had similar games Saturday, with each defending well while struggling to finish on offense. But Smith made more key plays late, leading to Houston’s win.

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With Usman Garuba out, Aric Holman ready for opportunity with summer Rockets

With Usman Garuba out injured, Aric Holman wants to take advantage of an opportunity in Las Vegas. “I want to get a contract with somebody, hopefully it’s here in Houston,” @AricHolman says.

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Young Rockets learning from experience of 2022 NBA summer league opener

“The pace of the game was way faster, and the court was bigger, so there is more spacing,” TyTy Washington says of his NBA summer league debut. Houston returns to action Saturday night.

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Rockets rookie Tari Eason making immediate NBA impact with energy

“He played with so much energy, he had no energy at the end,” Rockets coach Rick Higgins says of Tari Eason’s debut (14 points, 13 rebounds). “He put everything he had into the game.”

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Jabari Smith Jr. settling in for Rockets, ready to get more involved

Jabari Smith Jr. on his Rockets debut (10 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists): “Coming into the second half, I felt more relaxed. I settled into the game, and I felt like they could see that.”

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Takeaways From Paolo Banchero and Jabari Smith Jr.'s First NBA Duel

To no one’s surprise, the No. 1 pick looked comfortable in his NBA debut.

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Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr. shows progress in summer league opener versus Paolo Banchero, Magic

Jabari Smith Jr. (10 points, 7 rebounds) improved as the game went along in Houston’s summer league loss to Paolo Banchero and the Magic. We’ve got postgame reaction and key takeaways.

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NBA Summer League Preview: Chet Holmgren, Paolo vs. Jabari and the Young Warriors

What to look forward to in Las Vegas.

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Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. sets priorities for 2022 summer league

Jabari Smith Jr. on Houston’s summer league: “No matter if I am making shots or missing shots, I want to know that I was out there competing, out there listening, and out there learning.”

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Interviews: Rockets practice in Houston, set 2022 summer league goals

Check out summer league practice highlights and interviews with Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason, TyTy Washington, Daishen Nix, Josh Christopher, Eron Gordon, Stephen Silas, and Rick Higgins.

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Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason, TyTy Washington toss first Astros pitch

Newly drafted Rockets rookies Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason, and TyTy Washington each threw out a ceremonial first pitch at Tuesday’s Astros game. Here’s a look at their experience.

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