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• Rockets' Jabari Smith: Productive off bench

  5D ago • By RotoWire

  Smith contributed 17 points (5-12 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, one assist and two steals in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 121-114 victory over the Hawks. Although Smith has seen 28.4 minutes across 14 March appearances, his fantasy appeal has left a lot to be desired. During that span, Smith has been outside the top-150 in nine-category formats with 13.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.7 steals, 0.6 blocks and 1.9 three-pointers.

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• Rockets' Jabari Smith: Scores season-high 30 points

  13D ago • By RotoWire

  Smith posted 30 points (11-17 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and two steals across 39 minutes during Monday's 144-137 overtime victory over the 76ers. Smith has been alternating between the starting lineup and a bench role since mid-February, and it's undeniable that this was his best game of the season -- not only off the bench but in general since he established a new season-high mark in scoring. The lack of consistency in his role limits Smith's upside in most fantasy formats, but he should remain a decent option, at least as a streaming alternative.

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• Rockets' Jabari Smith: Returning to bench

  13D ago • By RotoWire

  Smith isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the 76ers, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports. Smith has fluctuated between a starting and bench role since mid-February, and he'll shift yet again Monday after drawing the start Saturday against the Bulls. The Auburn product has found success as a reserve, finishing in double figures in three of his last four appearances off the bench.

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• Rockets' Jabari Smith: Back in starting role

  15D ago • By RotoWire

  Smith is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Bulls, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports. The Rockets will be without Tari Eason due to left lower leg injury management, so Smith will be promoted to the starting lineup as a result. Smith was a starter in the first months of the season but has returned to the bench after recovering from a hand injury. He's averaging 11.8 points, 6.6 rebounds and 0.9 blocks per game in a starting role this season.

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• Rockets' Jabari Smith: Moving to bench role

  18D ago • By RotoWire

  Smith is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Suns, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports. Smith will return to the bench due to the presence of Fred VanVleet (ankle) in the starting lineup. Smith has played off the bench in five of his previous 10 contests, averaging 12.6 points, 6.8 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game.

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