Jabari Smith Jr. returns for the Rockets, but the Timberwolves have Anthony Edwards, Mike Conley and Rudy Gobert on the injury report after the All-Star break.

Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson started 2025 off hot, cementing himself as one of the best young prospects in the NBA. He must continue his elite run to help Houston leap back up to a top-two seed in the Western Conference.

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Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. had 15 points and nine rebounds in his return Friday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves after missing 22 games with a broken left hand.

After a 22-game absence, forward Jabari Smith Jr. should be back on the court with the Houston Rockets on Friday night, said Ime Udoka, the NBA team’s coach, on Thursday. Smith hasn’t played since Jan.

The return of Jabari Smith Jr. was a welcome sight, but his role may change with this team depending on his production.

The Houston Rockets are getting excited over the long-awaited return of Jabari Smith Jr. back to the lineup. The former No. 3 overall pick from the 2022 NBA Dra

Since January 3, Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr. has been out with a fractured hand. NBA insider Chris Haynes reported that Smith Jr. is targeting a return for February 21. Houston’s first game back after the all-star break.

The Houston Rockets got a much-needed win against a Western Conference foe in the Minnesota Timberwolves Friday night thanks to an impactful night from forward Jabari Smith Jr., who returned from ...