Eason finished with 12 points (5-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt), eight rebounds, two assists and one steal across 30 minutes during Monday's 100-97 win over Phoenix.
Eason appears to be cementing himself as a starter for the Rockets, which is perhaps solidified even more by the absence of Alperen Sengun (ankle). Eason has averaged 13.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 0.8 blocks in 27.1 minutes per contest over his last six games, shooting 44.0 percent from beyond the arc as well.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Good to go Thursday
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Eason (illness) will play Thursday against the Nets, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports.
Eason was able to shake off his questionable tag for this contest. With Steven Adams (ankle) and Clint Capela (illness) sidelined, the Rockets could utilize smaller lineups Thursday to the benefit of someone like Eason.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Iffy for Thursday
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Eason (illness) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Nets.
Eason is under the weather and is in jeopardy of missing Thursday's contest. If the 24-year-old forward is ultimately ruled out, Josh Okogie and Jae'Sean Tate are candidates for increased playing time. Eason has started three straight games, averaging 11.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.3 steals, 1.3 blocks and 1.0 assists in 25.3 minutes per game during that span.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Keeps up strong defensive play
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Eason finished Monday's 126-119 win over the Pacers with 13 points (5-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 29 minutes.
Eason continues to supply reliable numbers in the defensive categories, and he should stick with the first unit as long as Alperen Sengun (calf) remains sidelined. Over his last five games (three starts), Eason has averaged 11.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 1.0 blocks in 21.9 minutes per game.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Good to go Sunday
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Eason (leg) is good to go for Sunday's game against the Kings.
Eason hasn't played since mid-November, so the Rockets may ease him back into the rotation Sunday with a modest workload. For the season, Eason has made 11 appearances with averages of 11.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 2.5 three-pointers.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Listed as questionable for Thursday
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Eason is questionable for Thursday's game against the Pelicans due to a right oblique strain.
The injury has prevented Eason from playing since the middle of November, but the forward appears to be on the verge of returning. Eason is likely to carry a minutes restriction if he gains clearance for Thursday, but his eventual presence is still projected to eat into the minutes of Josh Okogie in the frontcourt.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Not playing Monday
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Eason (oblique) is out for Monday's game against the Nuggets, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.
Head coach Ime Udoka clarified that Eason's absence from Monday's game isn't a setback in his injury but rather general soreness after a workout. The forward hasn't played in a month while dealing with an oblique injury, so his absence shouldn't have a lot of fantasy ramifications. His next chance to play will come against the Pelicans on Thursday.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Questionable for Monday
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Eason (oblique) is questionable for Monday's game in Denver.
Eason hasn't played in a month, so if he is cleared for Monday's game, he'll likely have some minutes restrictions. Eason's return would result in fewer minutes for Jae'Sean Tate.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Eyeing Monday return
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Eason (oblique) could return as early as Monday against the Nuggets, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.
Eason hasn't taken the court since Nov. 14 due to a right oblique strain, but he's seemingly nearing a return to play. Head coach Ime Udoka noted Saturday that the team is hopeful Eason can gain clearance to suit up for Monday's clash, though the training staff will need to see how sore he feels following Saturday's practice. More clarity on his status should come closer to Monday's tipoff.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Aiming to return before 2026
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Eason (oblique) is targeting a late December return, Michael Shapiro of SI.com reports.
Eason was given a four-to-six-week timetable for a return after being diagnosed with a strained right oblique Nov. 15. He's on track to return near the six-week mark and is hopeful to make it back before the calendar flips to 2026. Look for players like Josh Okogie, Jae'Sean Tate and Jeff Green to continue to see more minutes while Eason is sidelined.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Logs 20 off bench in win
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Eason racked up 20 points (7-12 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and six rebounds across 21 minutes during Wednesday's 135-112 win over the Wizards.
Eason turned in his first 20-point performance since Oct. 27 in just 21 minutes. He has also scored in double-digits in seven of his last eight performances, averaging 14.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 0.9 steals, 0.5 blocks and 3.1 threes on an astounding 56.8 percent clip in that span.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Stuffs stat sheet off bench in win
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Eason closed Wednesday's 124-109 win over Memphis with 16 points (5-13 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 32 minutes.
Eason returned to the bench for this game since Jabari Smith (ankle) moved back into the starting lineup after a one-game absence. However, that didn't affect his production. Eason has scored in double digits in five straight games now, averaging 15.8 points per game over that stretch and reaching the 15-point plateau three times. Eason endured a slow start to the season, but his play over that five-game stretch should earn him a regular spot in the rotation for the time being.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Bounces back in blowout win
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Eason amassed 22 points (8-12 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 1-3 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one block over 26 minutes during Monday's 137-109 win over the Nets.
After totaling seven points on 3-of-11 shooting in 50 minutes over Houston's first two games, Eason bounced back against Brooklyn. The 24-year-old forward led the Rockets in scoring while knocking down a game-high five three-pointers. He should continue to see significant minutes off the bench thanks to his ability to contribute on both ends of the floor.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Worrying performance Friday
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Eason supplied four points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists and one steal across 28 minutes during Friday's 115-111 loss to the Pistons.
Eason struggled again Friday, continuing his slow start to the season. While his playing time was more than enough, his production was well below what is typically expected. Frustrations are likely to set in for those who took a chance on him in drafts, and rightfully so. However, he is worth holding onto in most spots, at least for another week or so, in the hope that he figures things out.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Struggles in opening loss
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Eason finished with three points (1-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt), five rebounds and one block across 22 minutes during Tuesday's 125-124 double-overtime loss to the Thunder.
Eason was a non-factor in the loss, failing to build any rhythm on the defensive end, while making a number of questionable decisions on offense. While he is slated to play a meaningful role for the Rockets, the fact that a new contract was not signed could indicate some tension. Look for him to turn things around when Houston hosts Detroit on Friday.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Pours in 20 points off bench
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Eason produced 20 points (9-15 FG, 0-4 3PT, 2-3 FT), one rebound, two steals and one block across 21 minutes of Tuesday's 130-128 preseason win over the Pelicans.
Eason made his third appearance of the preseason Tuesday and saw his biggest workload yet -- the Rockets have been ramping him up slowly after an injury-plagued 2024-25 season. If the preseason is any indication, Eason looks to be in mid-season form and projects to see minutes in the mid-to-high 20s as a key member of the second unit this season.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Available from second unit
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Eason (undisclosed) is available off the bench for Wednesday's preseason game against the Jazz, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Eason got the starting nod in Houston's preseason opener Monday against the Hawks, but he's riding with the second unit to accommodate for Kevin Durant's first appearance for the Rockets on Wednesday. Eason has dealt with injuries over the past two years, and it remains unclear how the team will handle him for back-to-back sets in 2025-26.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Iffy for Wednesday
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Eason (undisclosed) is questionable for Wednesday's preseason game against Utah, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Eason started Monday's preseason opener against Atlanta in place of Kevin Durant (rest), finishing with 10 points, six rebounds and two assists in 11 minutes. Coach Ime Udoka said he'll see how Eason feels before a decision is made. Eason struggled with injuries during the 2024-25 campaign, so it's not a surprise to see the team exercise some caution.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Used sparingly in Game 4
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Eason closed with three points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals over 17 minutes during Monday's 109-106 loss to the Warriors in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Eason's minutes continue to trend in the wrong direction, as he's seen minutes in the teens in two straight contests with Houston, relying heavily on Dillon Brooks and Amen Thompson on the wings. Eason has struggled overall, shooting 41.4 percent from the field and 25.0 percent from beyond the arc, with 7.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.0 blocks, 1.0 steals and 0.8 three-pointers.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Playing Sunday
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Eason (lower leg) is not on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Nuggets.
The Rockets rested their regular rotation players in the last two contests, but that won't be the case Sunday because this is the final chance the Rockets will have to log competitive minutes until the playoffs start April 19. As such, Eason should handle his regular workload in the frontcourt, though it's uncertain if he'll start or come off the bench. Eason is averaging 13.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.3 steals per game while starting in 12 of his 20 appearances since the All-Star break.
