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Jabari Smith Injury: Questionable for Friday

Written by RotoWire Staff

Updated on March 6, 2026 at 11:04am

Smith (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Smith logged a heavy 42-minute workload in his return from a two-game absence Thursday, though he struggled significantly with his shot, finishing 0-for-8 from the floor. While the heavy minutes suggest the Rockets aren't overly concerned with the long-term health of his right ankle, the quick turnaround for the second half of a back-to-back has placed his availability in doubt. If Smith is ultimately held out to manage the injury, Reed Sheppard and Josh Okogie would likely see increased roles in the rotation.

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