Ime Udoka says he is not sure if Jabari Smith Jr. will have surgery just yet. “He’s looking at options.”Source: Twitter @clutchfans What’s the buzz on

According to head coach Ime Udoka, Jabari Smith Jr. fractured his left hand at afternoon shootaround in Houston. He's expected to undergo surgery and could miss anywhere from four to eight weeks.

Third-year pro Jabari Smith Jr. fractured his hand, which will keep him out for at least a month as he nurses it to good health. Rockets head coach Ime Udoka spoke about the injury before the game. "At some point in practice he got hit on the

The Houston Rockets won't have Jabari Smith Jr. in the lineup for the next month or two after the third-year pro fractured his hand in shootaround ahead of Friday's game against the Boston Celtics. With Smith out,

The Houston Rockets lost to the Boston Celtics 109-86 on Friday night without forward Jabari Smith Jr. in the lineup for the first time this season, and the NBA team could be without the former Auburn standout for the next one or two months.

Houston forward Jabari Smith Jr. fractured a bone in his left hand and needs surgery that will keep him out four to eight weeks.

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka announced Smith’s hand injury before Friday’s home contest against the Boston Celtics. Udoka said Smith broke his left hand during shootaround Friday morning, and the 2022 lottery pick will now undergo surgery before being reevaluated in 4-to-6 weeks.

Tari Eason wanted to make something clear. While the Houston Rockets forward spent the last month-plus sidelined with a leg injury, he observed people speculate about his health. What bothered him most was those who questioned his motivation.

The Kings and Rockets have met once this season, where Sacramento picked up a nine-point home win. While the Kings are not on their hot streak anymore, they could use another shot of momentum to continue to climb up the Western Conference standings. Thursday's matchup is not a must-win for the Kings, but it would certainly help.

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine dive into the numbers and break down whether or not Cade Cunningham deserve a shout for the NBA’s Most Improved Player award this season.