Let's examine the hype surrounding several exciting Houston Texans rookies
THE HYPE TRAIN IS ROLLING!
30 August 2022
We've had questions about how soon we'll see Texans rookie Kenyon Green this year, especially given the injuries he's been dealing with this offseason. But after film junkie Brian Baldinger RAVED about his performance in preseason game 3, maybe he's closer to being ready than we thought.
Even better? Lovie Smith - unlike past Houston football coaches - seems very open to the idea of letting young players play from the beginning.
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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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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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