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Jabari Smith Jr. ranked 16th among NBA power forwards ahead of 2026-27 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 9:44 PM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Jabari Smith Jr. ranked 16th among NBA power forwards ahead of 2026-27 season
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Jabari Smith Jr. of the Houston Rockets has been ranked 16th among NBA power forwards as the 2026-27 season approaches. This ranking comes from HoopsHype's evaluation of players at each position. Smith averaged 15.8 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game last season, tying his career high in three-point shooting at 36.3%., he trails two incoming rookies, Caleb Wilson and Cameron Boozer, who hold the 14th and 13th spots, respectively. Scottie Barnes, Jalen Johnson, and Giannis Antetokounmpo round out the top three power forwards.

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  • •Jabari Smith Jr. ranked 16th in power forward list by HoopsHype.
  • •He averaged 15.8 points and 6.9 rebounds last season.
  • •Smith tied career high in three-point shooting at 36.3%.
  • •Caleb Wilson and Cameron Boozer ranked 14th and 13th, respectively.
  • •Scottie Barnes, Jalen Johnson, and Giannis Antetokounmpo are top three.
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  • 9:44 PMYahoo Sports — Jabari Smith Jr. listed in recent top-25 power forward rankings
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Houston Rockets power forward Jabari Smith Jr. was recently ranked with others at his position ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season.

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