Jabari Smith Jr. (hand) targeting return on February 21

by Ari Koslow | Rockets Correspondent | Wed, Feb 12th 1:00pm EST

Jabari Smith Jr. is targeting his return to the court on February 21 against the Timberwolves. (Chris Haynes on Twitter)

Sources: Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (fractured hand) — who’s been out since Jan. 3 — targeting return of Feb. 21 vs. Timberwolves. His agent Wallace Prather comments on client’s impending return. #haynesbriefs

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— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) February 12, 2025

Fantasy Impact:

Smith was expected to have a chance to be cleared for contact over the All-Star break. It is unclear what the starting lineup will look like for the Rockets with how well they have played since Smith was sidelined.

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