With Minnesota dealing with injuries, Naz Reid could step up as a key offensive option for the Wolves in Houston.

All-Star center Alperen Sengun has had big numbers this season versus Minnesota (+3.5), and the Timberwolves could be without Rudy Gobert.

The Houston Rockets are set to get a major boost to their lineup, as forward Jabari Smith Jr. is officially cleared to return after missing 22 games with a ...

Jabari Smith Jr. returns for the Rockets, but the Timberwolves have Anthony Edwards, Mike Conley and Rudy Gobert on the ...

Should the Rockets have been more aggressive leading up to the trade deadline -- perhaps swinging a deal for someone like ...

After a 22-game absence, forward Jabari Smith Jr. should be back on the court with the Houston Rockets on Friday night, said ...

Due to support from Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta, general manager Rafael Stone has built a foundation for the Rockets that ...

Jabari Smith Jr has missed 22 games after suffering a fracture to the fourth metacarpal on his left hand, but he returned to ...

Jabari Smith Jr. has been out since Jan. 3 with a broken hand. The Rockets sorely missed his rebounding and versatility but ...

After missing Houston’s last 22 games with a left hand fracture, Jabari Smith Jr. is cleared to return when the Rockets host Minnesota on Friday.

BOTTOM LINE: Houston hosts Minnesota in a matchup of Western Conference teams. The Rockets are 20-13 in Western Conference games. Houston is the NBA leader with 14.7 offensive rebounds per game led by ...