Jabari Smith, Rockets and Post-All-Star Return

As Jabari Smith Jr. returns, the Rockets have a starting lineup debate
With Jabari Smith Jr. on the verge of a return, the Rockets can likely start only two players out of Smith, Dillon Brooks, and Amen Thompson.
Rockets reportedly have targeted return date for Jabari Smith Jr.
Smith, the third-year forward from Auburn, is targeting Houston's Feb. 21 game against the Minnesota Timberwolves for his return from a fractured hand, according to NBA reporter Chris Haynes. Smith has not played since Jan. 3 after breaking his hand during a Houston practice.
Rockets: Fred VanVleet, Jabari Smith Still on Track for Post-All-Star Return
Jabari Smith broke his hand in practice and has not played a game since Jan. 1. A few weeks later, Fred VanVleet would go down with an injured ankle. The Rockets have also had to deal with Steven Adams and Tari Eason being unable to play back-to-back games.
Rockets’ Jabari Smith eyeing return from hand injury
Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. is targeting a February 21 return from the hand injury that has sidelined him since early January, reports NBA Chris Haynes. Assuming Smith hits that target date, he would be back in action for Houston’s first game after the All-Star break,
NBA rumors: Jabari Smith Jr.’s targeted Rockets injury return date comes to light
The Houston Rockets (33-20) are already fifth in the Western Conference, and soon they’ll get even stronger. Forward Jabari Smith Jr. (fractured hand), who’s been out since Jan. 3, is targeting a return date of Feb.
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