Rockets' Tari Eason: Works out ahead of training camp
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Eason (lower back) worked out with several Rockets teammates before Houston's Media Day on Tuesday, Michael Shapiro of SI.com reports.
Eason underwent surgery in March to treat a benign growth in his lower leg, but as expected, he's back to full strength ahead of training camp. The 2022 No. 17 overall pick averaged 9.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.9 blocks in 21.8 minutes per game last season. However, the Rockets also have Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith, Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore as ascending frontcourt options, limiting Eason's fantasy ceiling in Year 3.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: On track for training camp
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Rockets general manager Rafael Stone said Tuesday that Eason (lower leg) is on track to be available for training camp, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston.
Eason underwent surgery in March to treat a benign growth in his lower leg but is expected to make a full recovery by the time training camp rolls around in the fall. In 22 appearances last season, Eason averaged 9.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.4 steals in 21.8 minutes. The 22-year-old is a versatile prospect on both ends of the floor, but with other young options in the frontcourt such as Jabari Smith, Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore, Eason may struggle to win playing time.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Undergoes successful surgery
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The Rockets announced Tuesday that Eason underwent successful surgery to treat a benign growth in his lower leg. He's expected to make a full recovery in approximately four months.
As expected, Eason will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery, but he should be back to full strength this summer and will likely be available for training camp in the fall. The No. 17 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft finishes his second season in the NBA with averages of 9.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.9 blocks in 21.8 minutes per game, numbers that are nearly identical to his averages as a rookie. Eason is a promising young player, but the Rockets also have Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith, Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore as ascending frontcourt options, which puts a ceiling on Eason's fantasy value heading into 2024-25.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Out through All-Star break
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Eason (lower leg) will be re-evaluated after the All-Star break, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.
DuBose notes that Eason is still experiencing "lingering pain," so the team will hold off on evaluating him further until after the break. The LSU product hasn't seen action since Jan. 1 due to a lower left leg injury.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Remains sidelined
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Eason (lower leg) is out for Monday's game against the Knicks.
Eason will miss a 22nd straight game due to a lower leg injury. His next opportunity to suit up will come Wednesday against the Grizzlies.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Ruled out Tuesday
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Eason (lower leg) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Indiana.
Tuesday will mark Eason's 19th game missed due to injury, but his recent participation in basketball activities is an encouraging sign he may return soon. Jae'Sean Tate and Jeff Green will continue to see extended playing time until Eason returns.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Could return next week
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Coach Ime Udoka said Thursday that Eason (lower leg) has started to ramp up his activity level and could rejoin the Rockets next week, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.
Eason has started playing 1-on-1 and 2-on-2 during practices and appears to be trending toward a return to game action. He'll likely remain sidelined Friday against Toronto and Sunday against the Timberwolves but could be in the mix to return as early as Tuesday against Indiana. Once he's cleared to return, it wouldn't be surprising to see Eason face a minutes restriction during his first few games back.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Absence to continue Wednesday
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Eason (leg) is out for Wednesday's game against New Orleans.
Eason could ramp up his activity at practice this week, but he will remain sidelined Wednesday and has not taken the court since Jan. 1. Cam Whitmore has thrived with increased usage, averaging 16.2 points and 6.5 rebounds in 22.5 minutes across his last six games.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Ruled out for Monday
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Eason (lower leg) is listed as out for Monday's game against the Lakers.
Eason will be sidelined Monday for a 15th straight game due to left lower leg injury management, but his return could be forthcoming. According to Ben DuBose of USA Today, Rockets head coach Ime Udoka said Wednesday that Eason is scheduled to advance to contact practices this week. If Eason is able to practice Tuesday without any restrictions, he could be available to play as soon as Wednesday versus the Pelicans.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Still out
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Eason (lower leg) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Nets.
Eason will miss his 14th straight game Saturday due to a lower leg injury. His next chance to play is Monday's matchup with the Lakers.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Won't play Friday
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Eason (lower leg) is out for Friday's game versus the Hornets.
Eason's absence streak will extend to 13 games Friday due to left lower leg injury management. Eason's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Brooklyn.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Remains sidelined Wednesday
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Eason (lower leg) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Trail Blazers.
Despite logging a partial practice Tuesday, Eason will miss his 12th consecutive game due to left lower leg injury management. Eason's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Charlotte.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Puts in partial practice
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Rockets head coach Ime Udoka said Eason (lower leg) was a partial participant in Tuesday's practice, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.
While Eason still seems likely to miss a 12th straight game Wednesday versus the Trail Blazers due to left lower leg injury management, the second-year forward's ability to practice in some fashion offers hope that he's closing in on a return to game action. Even if Eason remains out Wednesday, he'll have a good chance at suiting up Friday in Charlotte if he's able to put in a full practice Thursday. Eason's eventual return will likely leave fewer minutes available at forward for Cam Whitmore and Jae'Sean Tate.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Remains out for back-to-back set
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Rockets head coach Ime Udoka said Eason (lower leg) won't play Saturday versus the Jazz nor Sunday versus the Celtics, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Eason had already been ruled out for Saturday's game heading into the day, but Udoka confirmed the second-year forward isn't on track to return to action for the second leg of the back-to-back set. He'll likely need to put in a full practice Tuesday to have a realistic chance at being available for the Rockets' matchup with the Trail Blazers on Wednesday.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Won't play Saturday
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Coach Ime Udoka said Friday that Eason (lower leg) won't play Saturday against the Jazz, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Eason will miss a 10th straight game Saturday and can be considered doubtful for Sunday's matchup against the Celtics, barring a change. On Jan. 10, Udoka said Eason would miss a week or two, so the Rockets should release another formal update following their upcoming back-to-back set.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Officially ruled out
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Eason (leg) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Nets.
Eason has been downgraded from questionable to out Wednesday due to left lower leg soreness. Jae'Sean Tate and Amen Thompson will likely receive increased playing time in his absence. Eason's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Minnesota.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Leading scorer off bench in win
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Eason recorded 17 points (8-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and three steals in 24 minutes during Monday's 136-113 win over the Pistons.
Eason led the Rockets' bench in scoring while adding a team-high-tying steals mark en route to finishing as one of six players with a double-digit point total in a blowout win. Eason has tallied 15 or more points in four games this season, all of which have occurred over his last 10 outings.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Good to go
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Eason (leg) is available for Monday's game against the Pistons, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.
Eason has been upgraded from questionable to available and will suit up for a fifth straight contest after missing back-to-back games in mid-December. Over his last four appearances, Eason has averaged 10.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.0 steals and 1.3 assists in 24.5 minutes per game, and coach Ime Udoka said Monday that Eason will be limited to 25-27 minutes per game for the foreseeable future.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Iffy for Monday
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Eason is questionable for Monday's game versus the Pistons due to left lower leg soreness.
Eason missed two games in mid-December with this same injury, but he's since played in four straight games while carrying questionable tags into each. Presumably, he'll be ready to do the same versus Detroit. The Rockets could potentially get Jabari Smith (ankle) back Monday, with the second-year forward carrying a questionable tag, but Eason is likely to maintain a significant role.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Doesn't practice Thursday
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Eason (lower leg) was absent from Thursday's practice, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.
Eason missed Wednesday's contest due to lower left leg soreness. His absence from practice is a bad sign of his availability for Friday's matchup with Dallas, but fantasy managers should look out for an official injury report.
