Jabari Smith Jr. Injury Status Update for April 11th, 2026
Jabari Smith Jr. of the Rockets has been ruled out and will not play today. Jabari was previously listed as Available before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 5th game Jabari has missed this season.
Jabari Smith Jr. Season Averages
Jabari's absence leaves a significant hole in the Rockets rotation. Across 77 games this season, he's averaging 15.8 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game while playing 35.1 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35.1 | 15.8 | 6.9 | 1.9 | 12.7 |
Rockets Performance With & Without Jabari Smith Jr.
The numbers tell a clear story about Jabari's value to the Rockets. With Jabari in the lineup this season, the team is 48-28. Without him, they've gone 3-1. The Rockets's net rating is 2.9 points worse per 100 possessions when Jabari plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (109.8 vs 117.6), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 48-28 | 3-1 | — |
| Off Rating | 117.6 | 109.8 | -7.8 |
| Def Rating | 112.3 | 107.5 | -4.8 |
| Net Rating | 5.3 | 2.4 | -2.9 |
| PPG | 115.0 | 111.0 | -4.0 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Jabari Smith Jr.?
When Jabari sits, other Rockets players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Reed Sheppard and Alperen Sengun stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Jabari has been out this season, Reed Sheppard has averaged 6.7 extra minutes and 2.8 more assists.
MPG: +6.7 | APG: +2.8
When Jabari has been out this season, Alperen Sengun has averaged 4.7 more points per game.
PPG: +4.7
Full Injury Report — Jabari Smith Jr.'s Game
Here's a look at the current injury report for key players around the league heading into tonight's action:
Grizzlies @ Rockets - April 12, 2026 Memphis Grizzlies: Santi Aldama (Out) Ja Morant (Out) Cedric Coward (Out) Ty Jerome (Out) Houston Rockets: Steven Adams (Out) Kevin Durant (Out) Fred VanVleet (Out) Alperen Sengun (Out) Jabari Smith Jr. (Out) Amen Thompson (Out)
We'll continue to monitor Jabari's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Rockets.