Rockets head coach Ime Udoka said Saturday that Smith will not have surgery on his fractured left hand, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports. Smith fractured his left hand on Jan. 3, which raised doubts about his return to the basketball court for the Rockets this season. Although electing not to have surgery on his hand could extend his recovery timeline, he is not expected to miss much more time than the original estimate of 4-to-8 weeks.
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OUT - Hand - Surgery Expected Return: 2025-02-21Previous game (vs. DAL 1/1)
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2024-25 Season Stats
Jabari Smith Career Stats
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Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL13.07.41.40.90.6Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2024-25 33 33 30.9 11.9 6.5 1.0 1.0 0.4 0.9 5 0 1.7 4.8 35.4% 2.4 4.7 51.6% 4.1 9.5 43.5% 2.0 2.3 86.7% 1.8 4.7 2.3 1.1 +109 56.8% 2023-24 76 76 31.9 13.7 8.1 1.6 0.8 0.7 1.2 16 0 1.8 5.0 36.3% 3.2 6.0 53.0% 5.0 11.0 45.4% 2.0 2.4 81.1% 1.8 6.3 2.6 1.4 -84 57.1% 2022-23 79 79 31.0 12.8 7.2 1.3 0.9 0.5 1.3 16 0 1.5 4.9 30.7% 3.1 6.3 48.7% 4.6 11.3 40.8% 2.1 2.6 78.6% 1.5 5.7 2.9 1.0 -555 51.4% Career 18818831.413.07.41.40.90.61.23701.74.933.8%3.05.950.9%4.710.843.1%2.02.580.9%1.75.72.71.1-53054.5%
Jabari Smith
Season Stats
Previous Game (vs. DAL 1/1)
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2024-25 Stats
GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF3330.911.96.51.00.92.32024-25 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB6.54.71.82024-25 Defensive
BLKSTL1.00.42024-25 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%43.5%51.6%35.4%86.7%56.8%2024-25 Advanced
+/-A/TOTD3DD2+1091.105
Jabari Smith
Game Log
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PreseasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%10/17W 129-1072311912043133.3%5480.0%8562.5%000.0%360.3+301668.8%10/15W 118-98258105001500.0%8450.0%13430.8%000.0%375.0+93830.8%10/9W 122-1132172100311100.0%4250.0%5360.0%000.0%110.3-40570.0%10/7L 122-11324751000100.0%6350.0%7342.9%2150.0%230.0+04544.4%
Preseason Totals 23.88.36.52.00.50.02.02.50.520.0%5.83.356.5%8.33.845.5%0.50.350.0%2.34.31.0+81.811.048.7% -
Regular SeasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%1/1W 110-992212201222150.0%6466.7%8562.5%2150.0%110.0-411167.6%12/29L 104-100267300025240.0%300.0%8225.0%11100.0%120.0-42141.5%12/27L 113-1124212611018225.0%4375.0%12541.7%000.0%241.0+411150.0%12/26W 128-11128660102300.0%4125.0%7114.3%44100.0%240.0+63434.2%12/23W 114-10134211120015240.0%9555.6%14750.0%6583.3%382.0+2512663.1%12/22W 114-1103715904133133.3%6350.0%9444.4%66100.0%360.0+1022164.4%12/19W 133-1133115250106350.0%5360.0%11654.5%000.0%110.0+1911868.2%12/14L 111-963914631134250.0%4125.0%8337.5%7685.7%331.0-1521863.2%12/11W 91-903715112018337.5%33100.0%11654.5%000.0%011.0-111268.2%12/8W 117-10634131221015240.0%4250.0%9444.4%4375.0%2102.0+541960.4%12/5L 99-93365713114125.0%4125.0%8225.0%000.0%071.0-155531.3%12/3L 120-111366711007228.6%100.0%8225.0%000.0%250.0-185537.5%12/1W 119-11640151403019333.3%6350.0%15640.0%000.0%2120.0+1022250.0%11/27W 122-1152583020122100.0%2150.0%4375.0%000.0%030.0-1158100.0%11/26W 117-1113819732004375.0%55100.0%9888.9%000.0%070.0+30132105.6%11/23L 104-983714813017342.9%300.0%10330.0%6583.3%261.0-231755.4%11/22W 116-88205200003133.3%4125.0%7228.6%000.0%020.0-83135.7%11/20W 130-1133023810005360.0%8562.5%13861.5%44100.0%260.0+1902977.9%11/18L 101-10024421100200.0%2150.0%4125.0%22100.0%020.0-21741.0%11/17W 143-1072310810002150.0%6350.0%8450.0%2150.0%260.0+3521456.3%11/15W 125-10435281110208562.5%9666.7%171164.7%11100.0%380.0+3133480.3%11/13W 111-103205410014125.0%200.0%6116.7%22100.0%311.0-30636.3%11/11W 107-923211901007114.3%3133.3%10220.0%66100.0%270.0+211543.5%11/10W 101-9926670112400.0%4250.0%8225.0%22100.0%430.0-122533.8%11/8L 126-10716410100100.0%6233.3%7228.6%100.0%100.0-120126.9%11/6W 127-100241240000100.0%7685.7%8675.0%000.0%220.0+1511475.0%11/4W 109-97227610015120.0%3266.7%8337.5%000.0%061.0-12643.8%11/2L 127-12137217001013538.5%5240.0%18738.9%22100.0%250.0-421955.6%10/31W 108-1022914600105120.0%5480.0%10550.0%4375.0%330.0-631559.5%10/28W 106-1012817810024250.0%4375.0%8562.5%6583.3%260.5-141779.9%10/26L 109-106317710114125.0%6233.3%10330.0%000.0%251.0-35335.0%10/25W 128-1083514164203300.0%10550.0%13538.5%44100.0%6101.3+1852147.4%10/23L 110-105338511005240.0%200.0%7228.6%3266.7%140.0+22848.1%
Regular Season Totals 30.911.96.51.01.00.40.94.81.735.4%4.72.451.6%9.54.143.5%2.32.086.7%1.84.71.1+1092.316.356.8%
Jabari Smith Player Profile
Career History
Jabari Smith Latest News
Won't undergo surgery
Rockets head coach Ime Udoka said Saturday that Smith will not have surgery on his fractured left hand, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports. Smith fractured his left hand on Jan. 3, which raised doubts about his return to the basketball court for the Rockets this season. Although electing not to have surgery on his hand could extend his recovery timeline, he is not expected to miss much more time than the original estimate of 4-to-8 weeks.
Suffers broken hand
The Rockets announced Friday that Smith broke his left hand in shootaround and will be re-evaluated in 4-6 weeks, Michael Shapiro of SI.com reports. Smith had yet to miss a game this season but will now be sidelined for an extended period as his broken left hand is expected to require surgery. Before his injury, the 21-year-old forward was averaging 11.9 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 30.9 minutes across 33 appearances. In Smith's absence, Tari Eason (lower leg), Amen Thompson (suspended), Cam Whitmore, Jae'Sean Tate and Jeff Green are all candidates to receive increased playing time.
Efficient in limited minutes
Smith totaled 12 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, two steals and one block in 23 minutes during Wednesday's 110-99 win over the Mavericks. Smith was solid in limited playing time following a lackluster seven-point performance in Sunday's loss to the Heat. The third-year pro briefly exited to the locker room after he was hit in the face during the second quarter, though he was able to return for the start of the second half. The injury shouldn't affect his status for Friday's game against Boston. Over his last 10 outings, Smith has averaged 13.0 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.0 blocks across 33.6 minutes per contest.
Quiet with seven points in loss
Smith contributed seven points (2-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and three rebounds in 26 minutes during Sunday's 104-100 loss to the Heat. Smith continued his up-and-down campaign Sunday, bringing very little production to the box score during a weak shooting night from the field. Smith has notched double digits in points during seven of his last nine games, an interval where he's averaging 13.1 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.1 blocks and 1.9 threes in 34.7 minutes. The former No. 3 overall pick has mostly failed to live up to the hype that made him a lottery selection back in 2022, but head coach Ime Udoka has shown continued trust in Smith to handle plenty of minutes, likely enough to keep the 21-year-old big man floating around the top 100 for fantasy purposes going forward.
Extends productive stretch
Smith had 21 points (7-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 11 rebounds and two assists over 35 minutes during Monday's 114-101 win over the Hornets. Smith is going through his most productive stretch of the season and had another strong showing Monday, as he reached the 20-point mark just for the fourth time this season. The third-year forward is riding a streak of six game in a row with at least 13 points, hitting the 15-point mark four times and posting two double-doubles in that stretch. Smith is averaging 13.2 points, 7.7 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game since the beginning of December.
Quality outing in win
Smith totaled 15 points (6-11 FG, 3-8 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and two blocks in 38 minutes during Wednesday's 91-90 victory over the Warriors. Smith has now recorded double-digit points in back-to-back games. However, the 21-year-old forward's season averages of 11.6 points and 6.8 rebounds are down from 13.7 and 8.1, respectively, from last year.
Double-double in Sunday's win
Smith registered 13 points (4-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and one block in 34 minutes during Sunday's 117-106 victory over the Clippers. The double-double was the fourth of the season for Smith, and he recorded at least one rejection and one made three for the seventh straight contest. The third-year big remains somewhat inconsistent, but over that seven-game stretch, the 21-year-old is averaging 11.4 points, 8.3 boards, 2.3 threes, 2.1 blocks and 1.1 assists while shooting 42.1 percent (16-for-38) from beyond the arc but only 44.4 percent overall from the floor.
Logs 15/14 double-double
Smith contributed 15 points (6-15 FG, 3-9 3Pt), 14 rebounds and three blocks in 40 minutes during Sunday's 119-116 victory over the Thunder. Smith's results have been up and down, but the third-year pro has shown the ability to capitalize when game flow works in his favor. Although he has only three double-doubles this season, he's come tantalizingly close to the mark several times. Over 21 games, he's averaging 12.0 points, 6.8 rebounds and 0.8 assists.
Efficient from field
Smith produced 19 points (8-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 38 minutes during Tuesday's 117-111 overtime win over Minnesota. This was one of Smith's most complete performances of the season as the Rockets picked up their third win out of their last four games. Smith is starting to turn the corner after a slow start to the season, averaging 15.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.3 blocks and 2.5 three-pointers over his last four outings.