Turns out, this Astros ace is an even bigger piece of the 2023 puzzle
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27 August 2022
After Framber Valdez broke the franchise record for consecutive quality starts in a season this week, we discuss whether Framber is capable of being the Astros ace next season if the team is unable to re-sign Justin Verlander.
Plus, we examine if the Astros should sign Framber to a long-term deal, which hasn't been the Astros MO, especially with pitchers.
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Jabari Smith agreed to a new contract with Houston. Photo via: Wiki Commons.
Power forward Jabari Smith Jr. is expected to sign a five-year, $122 million rookie contract extension with Houston, according to a report from ESPN.
JABARI SMITH JR. GOT PAID 💰
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— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 30, 2025
The deal is reportedly fully guaranteed and would keep Smith in a Rockets uniform through the 2030–31 season.
Smith, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, averaged 12.2 points and seven rebounds last season, starting 39 of the 57 games he played. While injuries and inconsistency limited his minutes at times, the 21-year-old showed flashes of the two-way potential that made him a top lottery pick, and someone the Rockets clearly see as part of their long-term foundation.
The move signals continued trust in the franchise’s young core and a commitment to internal development as Houston builds toward sustained playoff contention.
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