Eason (concussion) tallied nine points (4-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt), seven rebounds and one assist in 24 minutes Wednesday in the Rockets' 91-90 win over the Warriors.
Eason had missed the Rockets' previous two games while in the NBA's concussion protocol, but he was cleared to play in advance of Wednesday's NBA Cup matchup. The Rockets ran a short rotation that didn't include either Steven Adams or Jock Landale, so Eason ended up picking up some playing time as a small-ball center when Alperen Sengun was off the court. Eason is likely to see more of his playing time as a backup forward in future games, but his minutes should continue to hold steady in the 20-to-25 range. He didn't contribute any defensive statistics Wednesday, but his season-long averages of 2.0 steals and 1.0 blocks have made him a roster-worthy option in category leagues of 12 teams or deeper.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Clears concussion protocol
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Coach Ime Udoka said Tuesday that Eason cleared the concussion protocol, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Eason missed two straight games for the Rockets, but he's expected to have the green light to return against the Warriors on Wednesday. The third-year forward holds averages of 11.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.0 blocks and 2.1 steals through 22 regular-season contests.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Ruled out for Sunday
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Eason (concussion) is out for Sunday's game against the Clippers.
Eason picked up a concussion in Tuesday's win over the Kings and will miss a second straight game. His next chance to suit up will come against the Warriors on Wednesday.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Goes for 22 points Friday
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Eason supplied 22 points (8-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two steals over 22 minutes during Friday's 116-88 victory over Portland.
Eason came close to matching his season-best scoring mark Friday, and the former LSU standout continues to make a huge impact off the bench for the Rockets. This was the eighth time he scored in double digits across his last 10 appearances, and he's averaging 13.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 2.4 steals and 1.0 blocks per game in that stretch.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Collects career-high six steals
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Eason closed Wednesday's 130-113 win over Indiana with 11 points (4-8 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and six steals across 23 minutes.
Eason was extremely active on defense, as is usually the case, which led to a career-high six swipes Wednesday. He was also efficient offensively despite forcing some tough looks. After seeing fewer than 20 minutes in four of his first five appearances this season, Eason's role has increased. In November, he's averaging 13.2 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.4 steals and 1.4 blocks in 25.5 minutes per contest.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Well-rounded performance in loss
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Eason supplied nine points (4-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt), 14 rebounds, four steals, three blocks and one assist across 31 minutes during Monday's 101-100 loss to the Bucks.
Despite the loss, Eason impressed while tying career-high marks in rebounds and blocks. Moreover, the 23-year-old was one steal shy of tying another career high, though he still tied his season high that he set Nov. 2 against the Warriors. Eason continues to play valuable minutes off the bench on a loaded roster, and his defensive upside makes him an extremely intriguing fantasy option.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Sees just 18 minutes
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Eason ended with four points (1-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and one steal in 18 minutes during Sunday's 143-107 win over the Bulls.
With the Rockets running away with this game early, there was a lot of garbage time and that didn't help Eason with Houston going deep into their bench. Despite this muted performance, Eason has been solid in November with averages of 13.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.3 blocks and 1.8 steals.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Will play Wednesday
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Eason (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.
Eason was deemed questionable for the contest due to illness, but he'll give it a go Wednesday. Eason is averaging 13.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 2.8 combined steals-plus-blocks across his last four outings.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Cools off following major outing
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Eason is questionable to play Wednesday against the Spurs due to an illness after posting seven points (3-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, an assist and a block over 25 minutes in Monday's 109-97 victory over the Knicks.
After two back-to-back games with at least 15 points and at least 10 field-goal attempts (the most recent being a 27-point explosion), Eason was not able to maintain his production Monday as he put up a more modest stat line. Despite this, his 25 minutes were his second most in a game this season, which is an encouraging sign moving forward. Through seven games, Eason is averaging 10.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.9 steals and 1.0 blocks in 21.1 minutes. If he is unable to suit up against San Antonio, Cam Whitmore, Jeff Green and Amen Thompson are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Available to play Saturday
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Eason (lower leg) is available for Saturday's game against the Spurs, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Eason was tabbed as a game-time call for this matchup, but he's received the green light and will be available off the bench. The third-year forward has played 13 and 16 minutes off the bench in his first two appearances this season.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Underwhelming performance
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Eason ended Wednesday's 110-105 loss to the Hornets with two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and two steals across 13 minutes.
Eason was quiet in the loss, a worrying sign for anyone who took a chance on him in drafts. On a roster laden with upside, Eason simply doesn't have a clear path to minutes. Despite a fantasy-friendly game, he is not someone who needs to be rostered in all spots.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Back to action Thursday
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Eason (rest) will play in Thursday's preseason finale against San Antonio, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Eason will join a fully healthy roster Thursday, except for Jock Landale (rest). Even with the entirety of Houston's cast of forwards set to suit up, Eason is among the more likely candidates for extended run.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Will not play Tuesday
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Eason (rest) will not play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Pelicans, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.
According to coach Ime Udoka, this is a planned maintenance day for Eason. The forward will instead play Thursday against the Spurs in another exhibition.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Returning to action Wednesday
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Eason (rest/leg) is set to play in Houston's preseason contest versus the Thunder on Wednesday.
Eason, who rested during Monday's preseason opener, will participate in his first game action since Jan. 1 after undergoing surgery in March to treat a benign growth in his lower leg. The 23-year-old averaged 11.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.8 steals in 23.9 minutes per game across his last 15 regular-season contests.
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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: 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: 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.
