I’m more physical, more decisive, (and) stronger with the basketball,” Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. says of his offseason ...

Like many tall basketball players with above-average shooting ability, Jabari Smith Jr. often tried to emulate Kevin Durant.

Two Rockets players who could be on the trade block early in 2025-26 as Houston chases a championship under Kevin Durant’s ...

"It's just kind of pray" - Jabari Smith Jr. shares the most effective defensive strategy for guarding KD originally appeared ...

Coming off a breakout 52-30 season, the Houston Rockets followed it up with what many consider to be a near-perfect offseason. Adding superstar Kevin Durant and ...

The Houston Rockets' young core has never shied away from the opportunity to show one another love, which has been evident in ...

Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. reveals he was a late bloomer, sharing he didn’t dunk until ninth grade despite ...

Jabari Smith Jr. shared an admission about how new Rockets teammate Kevin Durant was his favorite player growing up until a major decision.

What Makes Jabari Smith so Important. Even though Smith may not put up gaudy numbers and has seen a slight decline in his scoring and rebounding this season, his role has become even more important.

More importantly, rookie Jabari Smith Jr. needed the serious Lucas. It had been nearly six months since Houston drafted Smith, but the disappointment of falling to the No. 3 pick still felt like a ...

Auburn star Jabari Smith is moving on after declaring for the 2022 NBA draft. The move was widely expected since the 6'10" forward emerged as a candidate to land No. 1 overall this summer.

Jabari Smith Sr. was a 6-11, 250-pound leviathan for two seasons at LSU as the century turned, the second-leading scorer for a 28-win Sweet 16 team as a senior. “A badass,” as Pearl puts it.