2024 Stats
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12.2
REB
7.0
AST
1.1
STL
0.4
BLK
0.7
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Smith made the All-Rookie Second Team after being selected No. 3 overall in 2022, and he rounded out the edges to his game last year. Seeing just 0.9 more minutes per game (31.9), he reached career-high averages in points (13.7), rebounds (8.1), assists (1.6), steals (0.7) and all three of his shooting percentages (45/36/81). Managers who selected him around the 100th pick in fantasy leagues last year ultimately got a fine return on investment, but he didn't quite pop like optimists hoped he would. The team's usage was dominated by Fred VanVleet, Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun. Dillon Brooks wasn't shy about shooting, either, leaving Smith as effectively the fourth or fifth option when all the starters were in. Optimists and pessimists alike have to answer the same question this year: What about that situation has changed? All four starters are returning, while young bench options like Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore and Tari Eason have shown promise. That's before we get to No. 3 overall pick Reed Sheppard, who projects to be a playmaker, too. It would be wrong to write off Smith as a finished product, but it may be another season where his improvements really only show up on the margins. It will be difficult for him to usurp VanVleet, Green or Sengun in the pecking order. As of right now, he projects to be more valuable in fantasy as a long-term keeper piece, rather than a redraft piece. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a two-year, $18.21 million contract with the Rockets in July of 2022. Rockets exercised $9.77 million team option for 2024-25 in October of 2023. Rockets exercised $12.35 million team option for 2025-26 in October of 2024. 
Expected to sign extension
Smith intends to sign a five-year, $122 million rookie contract extension, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Smith is set to remain in Houston on a long-term deal. The Rockets have had a busy start to the offseason, resigning numerous free agents, bringing in Kevin Durant and extending Steven Adams as well as Smith. Smith shifted to a reserve role down the stretch last season after starting every game over his first two years in the league, but he still averaged 12.2 points and 7.0 rebounds in 30.1 minutes per contest over 57 regular-season appearances. The addition of Kevin Durant raises questions about how Smith will be utilized, but the large commitment from the front office suggests the 22-year-old will remain a key piece.
Smith is set to remain in Houston on a long-term deal. The Rockets have had a busy start to the offseason, resigning numerous free agents, bringing in Kevin Durant and extending Steven Adams as well as Smith. Smith shifted to a reserve role down the stretch last season after starting every game over his first two years in the league, but he still averaged 12.2 points and 7.0 rebounds in 30.1 minutes per contest over 57 regular-season appearances. The addition of Kevin Durant raises questions about how Smith will be utilized, but the large commitment from the front office suggests the 22-year-old will remain a key piece.
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How does Jabari Smith compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
True Shooting %
56.2%
Effective Field Goal %
52.5%
3-Point Attempt Rate
48.9%
Free Throw Rate
22.3%
Offensive Rebound %
6.4%
Defensive Rebound %
18.6%
Total Rebound %
12.4%
Assist %
4.8%
Steal %
0.6%
Block %
2.2%
Turnover %
8.2%
Usage %
16.4%
Fantasy Points Per Game
24.6
Fantasy Points Per Minute
0.8
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Smith, the No. 3 overall pick in 2022, was a solid rebounder as a rookie and posted 7.7 boards per game, but he struggled with his offensive efficiency (40.8/30.7/78.6 shooting splits) and looked overmatched on both ends of the court at times. He was just 19 years old, so it's understandable he went through some growing pains, but Houston is expecting more out of the Auburn product in Year 2. Surprisingly, Smith was sent back to Summer League this year, but he quickly proved he had graduated from that level of play by posting stellar all-around numbers. The 6-foot-11 forward will look to build off that production during the regular season, but the Rockets' rotation will look much different in 2023-24 after the offseason additions of Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks, Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore. Smith's starting spot in the frontcourt next to Alperen Sengun is presumably secure, but it'll be interesting to see how the usage is divided up considering fellow returnees Jalen Green and Kevin Porter are also ball-dominant players. While the addition of veteran guards likely means Smith will have the ball less in 2023-24, it could also result in easier buckets for the talented finisher. Smith was drafted with the third pick because he can do everything, but he may have to focus on his rebounding and defensive production before expanding his offensive repertoire at the NBA level.
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Barely touches floor in Game 7 loss
Smith recorded three points (1-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and four rebounds over 12 minutes during Sunday's 103-89 loss to the Warriors in Game 7 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
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Muted performance in win
Smith supplied eight points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist over 19 minutes during Friday's 115-107 win over the Warriors in Game 6 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
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Scores six points in loss
Smith closed with six points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one block over 22 minutes during Monday's 109-106 loss to the Warriors in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
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Efficient shooting in loss
Smith (groin) accumulated 11 points (3-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, one block and one steal across 25 minutes during Sunday's 95-85 loss to the Warriors in Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
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Good to go for Game 1
Smith (groin) is not listed on the injury report for Sunday's matchup with the Warriors in Game 1 of the first-round playoff series.
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Linked to Durant swap
On the Burns and Gambo Podcast, Suns reporter John Gambodoro said Smith is likely the best young player the Suns would be able to attain in a Kevin Durant trade.
ANALYSIS
Notably, Gambodoro also indicated that the Suns have no interest in acquiring Jalen Green. The Rockets are one of three teams that Durant has said he would like to play, and it will be interesting to see if Smith is the player who gets a deal over the line. The No. 3 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, Smith was overshadowed by Amen Thompson last season and could benefit from a change of scenery in terms of fantasy appeal.
Notably, Gambodoro also indicated that the Suns have no interest in acquiring Jalen Green. The Rockets are one of three teams that Durant has said he would like to play, and it will be interesting to see if Smith is the player who gets a deal over the line. The No. 3 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, Smith was overshadowed by Amen Thompson last season and could benefit from a change of scenery in terms of fantasy appeal.