History of Jabari Smith Jr. in Timeline
Jabari Smith Jr. is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Houston Rockets in the NBA. He previously played college basketball for the Auburn Tigers. He is known for his skills on the court and potential as a valuable player in the league.
2 hours ago : Jabari Smith Jr.'s expanded game vital for Rockets; breaks scoring slump with key plays.
Jabari Smith Jr.'s expanding game has become crucial for the Rockets. He displayed his scoring prowess, breaking out of a slump against the Raptors and nailing a three-pointer against the Pelicans, showing his development.
October 2, 2022: Preseason Debut
On October 2, 2022, Jabari Smith Jr. made his preseason debut, scoring 21 points with 5-of-8 shooting from three, along with eight rebounds and two assists in a 134–96 win against the San Antonio Spurs.
December 11, 2023: Career High
On December 11, 2023, Smith scored a career high 34 points along with 13 rebounds in a 134–127 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.
March 24, 2024: Suspension
On March 24, 2024, Smith was suspended one game after being involved in an altercation with Utah Jazz guard Kris Dunn.
2024: NBA Season
During the 2024-2025 NBA season, Smith made 57 appearances (39 starts) for Houston, averaging 12.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.1 assists.
January 3, 2025: Fractured Hand
On January 3, 2025, Smith suffered a fractured hand during Houston's practice prior to their game against the Boston Celtics and was ruled out for four-to-six weeks.
June 30, 2025: Contract Extension
On June 30, 2025, Smith and the Rockets agreed to a five-year, $122 million contract extension.
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