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Eason contributed 13 points (5-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 27 minutes during Monday's 109-93 victory over Boston.
Eason made an impact on both ends of the floor, knocking down three triples while matching Alperen Sengun for the team lead in blocks. He also played more minutes than starting guard Amen Thompson, continuing to carve out a substantial role off the bench. Eason's combination of perimeter shooting and defensive production gives him intriguing fantasy upside, particularly if his playing time remains near 30 minutes.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Double-double off bench Friday
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Eason posted 11 points (4-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and one steal across 26 minutes off the bench during Friday's 116-111 loss to the Mavericks.
It was the first double-double of the season for Eason, who continues to see a big workload in the frontcourt while Steven Adams (calf) and now Alperen Sengun (back) are on the shelf. Both big men are expected to return in the near future, but Eason's role on the second unit should be fairly secure even when the roster is at full strength. Through six games this season, the fifth-year forward is averaging 10.3 points, 6.7 boards, 1.2 steals and 1.2 blocks in 24.8 minutes a contest.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Back to bench Friday
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Eason is not listed in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Dallas, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Eason started in Wednesday's 132-100 win over the Bucks. While Alperen Sengun (back) will miss a second consecutive contest, Eason will head back to the bench, and Clint Capela will draw a turn with the first unit.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Starting sans Sengun
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Eason will start Wednesday's game against the Bucks, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.
With Alperen Sengun (back) out, Jabari Smith will start at center while Eason enters the first unit for the first time this season. The 25-year-old forward has logged at least 27 minutes in three straight games, averaging 14.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.3 blocks across 30.3 minutes per tilt during that span.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Rapid start to season continues
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Eason closed Monday's 120-110 win over Atlanta with 13 points (4-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and three blocks across 33 minutes.
Eason was strong again Monday, continuing his impressive start to the season. Forgetting about his first game of the season, in which he was ejected, Eason has put up solid averages of 14.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.7 combined steals and blocks over his past three outings. However, much of his recent production has come with other players sidelined, which does raise some concerns regarding his role when the team is healthy. For now, he is a must-roster player, with a likely re-evaluation period coming in the next week.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Strikes for 19 in Saturday's win
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Eason produced 19 points (8-15 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, one block and one steal across 31 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 121-114 victory over the Hawks.
The fifth-year forward produced a season high in points as he puts his ejection in the season opener behind him. Over the last two games, Eason is averaging 15.5 points, 4.5 boards and 2.0 steals in 29.0 minutes while shooting 52.2 percent from the floor as one of the key pieces of the Rockets' second unit.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Drops 12 points, adds three steals
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Eason closed with 12 points (4-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds and four steals across 27 minutes during Friday's 114-110 victory over San Antonio.
Eason made amends after being ejected during the season opener, producing a strong two-way effort as Houston pulled out a narrow victory. Perhaps more importantly, Eason played 27 minutes off the bench, perhaps easing any concerns fantasy managers had regarding his role. Assuming he can flirt with 25 minutes on most nights, he should be able to put up backend value in standard league, particularly for those seeking steals.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Ejected Wednesday
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Eason was ejected in the first quarter of Wednesday's game against Dallas after being assessed a Flagrant 2 foul, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports. He'll finish with two points (1-2 FG), one rebound and one steal in three minutes.
The 25-year-old forward was tossed after shoving P.J. Washington. With Eason unavailable the rest of the way, Bogdan Bogdanovic and Reed Sheppard could see increased playing time.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Perfect from deep Thursday
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Eason contributed 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-2 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist across 17 minutes in Thursday's 116-89 preseason victory over Oklahoma City.
Eason made both of his three-point attempts and displayed improved ballhandling, including a stepback triple over Isaiah Hartenstein. The forward has worked on his dribbling throughout the offseason and appears more comfortable creating his own offense. His efficient showing capped a productive preseason and could help him expand his offensive responsibilities alongside his established defensive contributions.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Returns Thursday
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Eason (undisclosed) returned to Thursday's preseason game against the Thunder with 5:48 remaining in the third quarter, per the broadcast.
Eason jogged back to the locker room early in the third quarter. However, he returned to the bench and checked back in shortly thereafter.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Exits to locker room
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Eason (undisclosed) exited to the locker room in the third quarter of Thursday's preseason game against the Thunder, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Eason jogged back to the locker room but has since returned to the bench, per Guillory. Still, it's unclear if he'll return to Thursday's preseason finale.
Rockets' Tari Eason: Game-high 20 points off bench
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Eason posted 20 points (6-10 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 6-7 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and two steals in 24 minutes during Friday's 135-117 preseason win over the Mavericks.
Eason led all scorers with 20 points and finished one rebound shy of Alperen Sengun for the game high in boards. The 2022 No. 17 overall pick signed a five-year extension this offseason after averaging 10.4 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.7 blocks in 23.6 minutes across 221 regular-season appearances. With Houston's frontcourt nearly identical to last season, Eason is expected to serve as the primary backup behind Kevin Durant and Jabari Smith in 2026-27.
Eason agreed Thursday to a five-year, $81.5 million deal (fully guaranteed) to remain in Houston, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Eason was selected by the Rockets with the No. 17 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Since then, the 25-year-old has appeared in 221 regular-season games for Houston, averaging 10.4 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.7 blocks and 1.3 steals over 23.6 minutes. Eason was on the radar of a few teams around the NBA, especially the Lakers. However, he will remain in Houston, where he will likely see most of his minutes off the bench. Eason isn't the most consistent scorer, and injuries have also been an issue. Still, he has value due to his defensive prowess and ability on the glass, which should come in handy for a Rockets team looking to win a championship.
