The Latest Breaking News from Jabari Smith Jr

With cap space at premium, Rockets may be exploring options to trade away veterans

If Houston wants even more salary cap space in 2023, it could potentially lead to the departure of a #Rockets veteran such as Kevin Porter Jr., Jae’Sean Tate, or KJ Martin.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 21, 2023

Jabari Smith Jr. focused on adding strength, wins for Rockets

“I think me getting stronger will help all aspects of my game,” Jabari Smith Jr. says. “That’s been my main [offseason] focus, and I’m ready to show it.” #Rockets

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 11, 2023

Jabari Smith Jr. offers pitch to James Harden: Come back home to Houston

“That’d be great,” #Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. says of James Harden’s potential return to Houston. “The team would want a Hall of Famer. It’s promising.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 11, 2023

Paul George sees ‘crazy nucleus’ with Houston’s young core

Paul George to Jalen Green: “You’re young, but your time is gonna come, if y’all can stay together. Y’all got a crazy nucleus. Y’all have a legit starting five.” #Rockets

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 27, 2023

Rockets Player Takes Notice of Victor Wembanyama’s Reaction to Houston Missing No. 1 Pick

The consensus top player in the 2023 NBA draft looked pretty pleased to not be going to Houston.

Sports Illustrated · May 17, 2023

Jabari Smith Jr. reacts to Victor Wembanyama’s apparent slight of Rockets

Was Victor Wembanyama happy that the #Rockets didn’t win the lottery and the right to draft him? A viral video appears to suggest that, and Jabari Smith Jr. took notice.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 17, 2023

Jabari Smith Jr. had 1-emoji reply when Victor Wembanyama seemed happy Rockets didn’t win lottery

Wembanyama pumped his fist and Smith took note.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 17, 2023

Jabari Smith Jr. explains decision to switch to No. 10 Rockets jersey

“Getting back to that number, I feel like it’s just getting back to who I am, and what got me here,” Jabari Smith Jr. says of his decision to switch to No. 10. #Rockets

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 13, 2023

Jabari Smith Jr. credits Rockets assistant John Lucas with important rookie advice

“He reminded me to look at other people’s rookie seasons, and to stop putting so much pressure on myself,” Jabari Smith Jr. says of important advice by #Rockets assistant John Lucas.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 13, 2023

Bill Simmons becomes only NBA awards voter with Jabari Smith Jr. on All-Rookie first team

Bill Simmons was Jabari Smith Jr.’s lone vote for the All-Rookie First Team, while ESPN’s Kevin Pelton and The Salt Lake Tribune’s Andy Larsen backed Tari Eason. #Rockets

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 11, 2023