Jabari Smith Jr. averages career-high points for Rockets in 2025-26

In his fourth NBA season with the Houston Rockets, Jabari Smith Jr. averaged a career-high 15.8 points, along with 6.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists. He also tied his best 3-point shooting percentage at 36.3%, hitting 177 triples, which marked a significant improvement from the previous year. Heading into the 2026-27 season, Rockets coach Ime Udoka plans to rely on Smith Jr. to continue contributing, especially with the additions of Fred VanVleet and Marcus Smart expected to create more opportunities for open shots. Smith Jr.'s performance will be pivotal for the Rockets as they seek to improve their standing in the league.

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