Eason won't play in Thursday's game against Golden State due to left lower leg injury management, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.
Since returning Jan. 16 from a 13-game absence due to the lower leg injury, Eason hasn't played in both ends of back-to-back sets, so his absence Thursday comes as little surprise. Eason started in Wednesday's 119-111 win over Phoenix and logged 25 points (11-16 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and three steals across 34 minutes.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Part of first unit Wednesday
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Eason is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Suns, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.
The Rockets are opting to have Eason in their starting lineup as opposed to Aaron Holiday on Wednesday. The 2022 first-rounder has averaged 10.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.3 steals and 2.0 blocks in 30.7 minutes across three games as a starter this season, putting Eason in line for an increase in fantasy value against Phoenix.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Off injury report for Wednesday
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Eason (lower leg) is off the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Suns.
Eason is set to return to game action after sitting out Sunday's win over the Raptors due to lower left leg injury management. Over his last five outings (three starts), the 23-year-old has averaged 11.0 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.4 steals, 1.4 blocks and 1.0 assists across 29.8 minutes per contest.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Resting Sunday
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Eason has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raptors due to left lower-leg injury management.
After drawing two straight starts, including during Saturday's loss in Dallas, Eason will take a seat for the second night of a back-to-back set. With Eason, Steven Adams (ankle) and Cody Zeller (not with team) all unavailable, Jock Landale will be the primary backup center behind Alperen Sengun. Eason should return to action Wednesday against the Suns.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Starting Thursday
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Eason will start in Thursday's game against the Timberwolves, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
The 23-year-old will supplant Aaron Holiday in the starting five after missing Tuesday's loss to the Nets due to lower left leg injury management. Over his last five outings (one start), Eason has averaged 9.4 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.2 three-pointers and 1.0 blocks across 27.6 minutes per contest.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Off injury report Thursday
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Eason (lower leg) is not on the injury report for Thursday's game against Minnesota.
Eason is expected to return to game action after missing Tuesday's loss to Brooklyn due to lower left leg injury management. Over his last five outings (one start), the 23-year-old has averaged 9.4 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.2 three-pointers and 1.0 blocks across 27.6 minutes per contest.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Resting Tuesday
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Eason has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Nets due to left lower leg injury management.
With Alperen Sengun (calf) sidelined, Eason made his first start of the season Monday and posted 12 points (5-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, three blocks, one assist and one steal over 34 minutes in a 124-118 loss to New York. However, he'll take a seat for the second night of a back-to-back, which has been standard procedure since he returned to action in mid-January following a month-long injury absence. Eason should be back in action Thursday in Minnesota.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Starting sans Sengun
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Eason will start in Monday's game against the Knicks, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.
The 23-year-old forward will supplant Steven Adams in the starting five with Alperen Sengun (calf) sidelined. Over his last five outings, Eason has averaged 9.4 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 24.8 minutes per contest.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Struggles with shot
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Eason recorded six points (2-10 FG, 2-7 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and one steal in 25 minutes during Monday's 114-112 victory over Boston.
Eason had a couple of strong showings when he returned from his injury Jan. 16, but he's gone cold since. Over his past four games, Eason has shot 33.3 percent from the field with averages of 7.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 2.5 steals and 1.5 three-pointers. The workloads have been less than ideal, as well, as he saw 23.2 minutes per game in that stretch.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Upgraded to questionable
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Eason (leg) has been upgraded to questionable for Thursday's game against the Kings.
Eason has missed the past 13 games for Houston, but his questionable designation is an encouraging sign for his fantasy managers, as it means he's officially day-to-day. If he does get the green light to return Thursday, he's likely to face restrictions in his first game or two back.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Downgraded to out Wednesday
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Eason (leg) is out for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Eason will remain sidelined for a 13th straight game with lower leg injury management, and his next chance to play is Thursday against the Kings. Cam Whitmore and Jae'Sean Tate should see more playing time against Denver in Eason's absence.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Doubtful for Wednesday
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Eason (lower leg) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game against Denver.
Eason is expected to miss his 13th consecutive contest Wednesday due to a lower left leg injury. There's no clear timetable for the 23-year-old's return, though Cam Whitmore and Jae'Sean Tate should continue seeing increased playing time if Eason is sidelined once again.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Doubtful for Monday
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Eason (lower leg) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.
Eason is likely to miss a 12th consecutive game due to a left lower-leg injury. Cam Whitmore and Jae'Sean Tate are likely to continue picking up extra minutes if Eason does in fact remain out.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Doubtful against Los Angeles
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Eason (lower leg) has been listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Lakers, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.
Eason has missed eight straight games due to the lower leg injury and appears to be on track to miss Sunday's game against the Lakers. Cam Whitmore and Jae'Sean Tate may continue to see increased minutes if Eason is downgraded to out again.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Doubtful for Friday
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Eason (lower leg) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Celtics, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Eason is expected to miss his eighth consecutive outing Friday due to lower left leg injury management. With the 23-year-old and Amen Thompson (suspension) both expected to miss the contest, Cam Whitmore and Jae'Sean Tate could see a bump in minutes.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Not present for warmups
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Eason (lower leg) isn't on the floor for warmups ahead of Wednesday's game against Dallas, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.
It looks like Eason will miss a seventh straight game with a sore lower left leg. Considering the Rockets are already down Amen Thompson (suspension), Cam Whitmore and Jae'Sean Tate could see increased minutes off the bench.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Iffy for Wednesday
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Eason (lower leg) listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks.
Eason has missed six straight games and eight of the last 10 for the Rockets. The 23-year-old is averaging a career-high 11.3 points per game this season, with 6.3 rebounds and 1.9 steals per contest.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Iffy against Minnesota
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Eason (lower leg) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Timberwolves, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
Eason is in danger of missing his fifth straight contest Friday due to a sore lower left leg. If Eason is ultimately ruled out, Jae'Sean Tate and Cam Whitmore should continue to receive increased playing time.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Ruled out Monday
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Eason (lower leg) will not play Monday against the Hornets.
Eason will miss his third game in a row due to lower leg injury management. His next chance to play will be Thursday against the Pelicans.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Out vs. Pelicans
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Eason (lower leg) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against New Orleans.
Eason is being shut down Thursday for injury management reasons. His next chance to suit up will arrive Sunday in Toronto.