Jabari Smith Jr. focuses on ball handling after Rockets playoff performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 5:18 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. is concentrating on improving his ball handling during the offseason. After committing pivotal turnovers in playoff games, including a critical moment in an overtime loss to the Lakers, Smith aims to enhance his ability to manage possessions under pressure. He has stated that he wants to become more comfortable handling the ball to relieve pressure from teammates. Training camp for the Rockets begins in late September as they look to build on previous seasons' success.
- •Smith recorded key turnovers during playoff games against the Lakers.
- •He aims to improve ball handling for the upcoming season.
- •Smith averaged a career-high 15.8 points last season.
- •The Rockets begin training camp in late September.
- •Houston hopes to advance further in the playoffs this season.
- 5:18 PMYahoo Sports — Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. turns offseason focus to ball handling
"“I’m trying to improve every aspect (of my game), but I feel like ball-handling is the area where I can take the biggest jump,” Jabari Smith Jr. says.
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