Jabari Smith Jr. is coming off the best season of his young career, and Fred VanVleet's return could help the 23-year-old take another significant step.

Houston forward Jabari Smith Jr. revealed how the all-time great has influenced his offseason training.

Jabari Smith Jr. set career-highs in per-game minutes, points and assists for Rockets last season but faces higher expectations.

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Jabari Smith Jr. has addressed concerns over his partnership with Kevin Durant, insisting the Houston Rockets are ready to take a big step forward. Questions had been raised last season after visible ...

Jabari Smith Jr. was once again an important piece for the Houston Rockets in his fourth NBA season, becoming a formidable rotation piece alongside the trio of Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun and Amen ...

Last season, Smith's excitement about playing in the NBA reached new heights after he had the opportunity to become a ...

Kevin Durant has had a stellar 18-year NBA career — so far. As Durant prepares to enter year No. 2 as a member of the Houston Rockets, he seems to have his sights set on taking another step forward ...

Jabari Smith Jr addresses how the Rockets have overcome the 'young team' narrative and his lingering frustrations over their first-round exit to the Lakers in the 2026 playoffs.

Jabari Smith Jr. is one of the developing talents that have made a meaningful impact in the Houston Rockets’ starting lineup. Last season, Smith averaged 15.8 points and 6.9 rebounds over 77 games.

Houston finished out its 2025 calendar-year schedule on a three-game winning streak, and the Rockets (20-10) are now 10-1 in their last 11 home games.