Here’s why optimism is at an all-time high for Rockets' Jabari Smith

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Houston Rockets fans got to see what Jabari Smith is fully capable of when he put on a show in his first two games of Summer League, averaging over 35 points.

With that in mind, is this a sign of things to come for Smith when the regular season begins this fall?

Plus, the Rockets have some new players to mix in after spending a boatload of money in free agency.

What roles do we expect them to play as the team tries to balance playing time for the young players and veterans?

Be sure to watch the videos above as the guys break it all down!

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Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun both agreed to contract extensions with the Houston Rockets, a person with knowledge of the details said Monday.

Green, agreed to a three-year, $106 million extension. Sengun, agreed to five-year, $185 million extension.

Did GM Rafael Stone negotiate good deals from a team perspective?

Don't miss the video above as ESPN Houston's Jeremy Branham and Joel Blank react to the news, and examine if the Rockets made the right call in locking up their young talent.

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