Jabari Smith, Jr. Injury and The Rockets

Former Tiger Jabari Smith Jr. suffers injury
One of the premier former Auburn Tigers in the NBA, forward Jabari Smith Jr., suffered an unfortunate setback in his third professional season last week. The star forward broke his left hand during a team shootaround on Saturday, an injury likely to sideline the 21-year-old for at least a month.
Rockets' Amen Thompson to Receive Major Opportunity Amid Jabari Smith Jr. Injury
With Smith now out, forward Amen Thompson is expected to take over his position. The sophomore has continued to be a Swiss Army knife for the Rockets, averaging 12.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.1 steals, and 1.1 blocks this season.
Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr. out 4-8 weeks after fracturing bone in hand
Houston forward Jabari Smith Jr. fractured a bone in his left hand and needs surgery that will keep him out four to eight weeks.
Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr. fractures hand in practice, will miss 4-6 weeks following surgery
Smith fractured his left, non-shooting hand at shootaround before the Boston game and it will require surgery, coach Ime Udoka told reporters. How long he will be out will depend upon the surgery. Udoka said Smith would miss 4-6 weeks, but it could be a couple of weeks longer, depending upon the situation.
Rockets Should Look to Trade Market After Jabari Smith Jr. Injury
The Houston Rockets are without their starting power forward for the next four to eight weeks, which means they could turn to the trade market for depth.
Jabari Smith Jr. to undergo surgery?
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Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr. Suffers Fractured Hand, Out 4-to-8 Weeks with Injury
Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. will miss four-to-eight weeks after suffering a fractured left hand during his team's Friday shootaround.
Rockets Future Murky With Jabari Smith Jr. After Injury
The Houston Rockets were dealt a painful blow when Jabari Smith Jr. was put on the injury report after breaking his hand. The Rockets won't have Smith for the next 4-8 weeks, and during that time, things will change for the team.
Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr out at least one month with broken hand
Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka announced Smith’s hand injury before Friday’s home contest against the Boston Celtics. Udoka said Smith broke his left hand during shootaround Friday morning, and the 2022 lottery pick will now undergo surgery before being reevaluated in 4-to-6 weeks.
Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr. Out 4-8 Weeks With Fractured Hand
Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. is set to miss four to eight weeks after fracturing his left hand during shootaround Friday.
Jabari Smith out four to eight weeks after breaking hand
Jabari Smith Jr. is also out tonight. He broke his left hand today. He will be re-evaluated in 4-8 weeks.Source: Twitter ...
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Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr. Out With Injury; What's Next?
The Houston Rockets won't have Jabari Smith Jr. in the lineup for the next month or two after the third-year pro fractured his hand in shootaround ahead of Friday's game against the Boston Celtics ...