The Latest Breaking News from Jabari Smith

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.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 14, 2022

When should Houston capitalize on its future Brooklyn draft picks?

The Houston Rockets own Brooklyn’s draft capital until 2027. Should they stand pat, or look to cash in some of those assets in the 2022 offseason? Here’s our look at the pros and cons.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 11, 2022

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.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 8, 2022

Paolo Banchero over Jabari Smith should not have been as surprising as it was in the 2022 NBA Draft

Mock drafts suffer from groupthink.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 27, 2022

Rockets rookie Tari Eason carrying ‘chip on my shoulder’ to NBA

“Tari is his hardest critic of himself,” said his mother, Teroya Eason. “There is no joking about it. He works with that chip on his shoulder. I am very proud of him.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 27, 2022

Why Alperen Sengun could be the biggest Jabari Smith beneficiary

On paper, Jabari Smith may be a better fit next to young Rockets center Alperen Sengun than what Paolo Banchero would have been. Shooting and floor spacing are among the reasons.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 26, 2022

Rockets sign rookie guard Trevor Hudgins as undrafted free agent

Northwest Missouri State guard Trevor Hudgins, a two-time Division II Player of the Year, is joining the Rockets for summer league (and perhaps beyond) on a two-way contract.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 25, 2022

Podcast: Michael Scotto on Houston’s 2022 draft, free agency plans

Michael Scotto, NBA insider for HoopsHype, joins us to preview free agency and recap Houston’s strong draft class — led by Jabari Smith.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 25, 2022

Rockets welcome Jabari Smith, Tari Eason, TyTy Washington to Houston

Rockets draftees Jabari Smith, Tari Eason, and TyTy Washington traveled to their new NBA home Friday and shared some initial impressions.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 24, 2022

Inside the Moves that Defined the 2022 NBA Draft

How the Magic pulled off a surprise at No. 1. Plus, a closer look at the draft decisions by the Thunder, Kings and Blazers.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 24, 2022