TARI EASON NEWS

Won't play Saturday Coach Ime Udoka said Friday that Eason (lower leg) won't play Saturday against the Jazz, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Considered week-to-week Coach Ime Udoka said Wednesday that the Rockets are going to give Eason (lower leg) "a week or so, two weeks or so" to recover from his injury before returning to action, Adam Spol...

Impact Eason has already been ruled out from Wednesday's contest, marking his fifth straight absence. However, it appears that the 22-year-old forward will miss at least another week of action, although no definitive timetable was given. Cam Whitmore, Amen Thompson and Jae'Sean Tate should continue to receive increased minutes in his absence.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Wednesday Eason (lower leg) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Bulls.

Impact Eason's absence streak will extend to five games Wednesday due to lower leg soreness. His next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Detroit.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Monday Eason (lower leg) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Heat.

Impact Eason will be unavailable for a fourth consecutive game due to lower leg soreness. His next opportunity to return will be Wednesday against the Bulls, but it's unclear whether he'll be able to suit up in that matchup.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Monday Eason (lower leg) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Heat.

Impact Eason will be unavailable for a fourth consecutive game due to lower leg soreness. His next opportunity to return will be Wednesday against the Bulls, but it's unclear whether he'll be able to suit up in that matchup.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Eason (lower leg) is out for Saturday's game versus the Bucks.

Impact Eason will miss his third consecutive game Saturday due to lower leg soreness. Jae'Sean Tate, Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore will likely continue to receive extended minutes in his absence. Eason's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Miami.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Friday Eason (leg) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Minnesota.

Impact Eason will miss a second straight game due to lower leg soreness, and his availability for Saturday's matchup versus Milwaukee is also in question. With Dillon Brooks (oblique) also sidelined, Jae'Sean Tate, Cam Whitmore, Amen Thompson and Jeff Green are all candidates for increased playing time.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Friday Eason (lower leg) is questionable for Friday's game against the Timberwolves.

Impact Eason was unavailable Wednesday against Brooklyn due to his lower leg injury, and it's unclear whether he'll be able to return for the first half of a back-to-back set Friday. If he remains out, Cam Whitmore and Jeff Green are candidates to see additional minutes again.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Officially ruled out Eason (leg) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Nets.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs questionable tag Eason (leg) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Nets.

Impact Eason has continuously been listed as questionable with left lower leg soreness but has suited up in each of Houston's last five outings. With Dillon Brooks (oblique) out, Eason could receive extended minutes if he's upgraded to available.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Leading scorer off bench in win 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.

Impact Eason led all Rockets bench players 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.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Eason (leg) is available for Monday's game against the Pistons, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Monday Eason is questionable for Monday's game versus the Pistons due to left lower leg soreness.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Available but will be limited Coach Ime Udoka said Eason (leg) is available but will be limited to 25 minutes during Friday's matchup against Philadelphia, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.

Impact Eason will make a fourth straight appearance after missing back-to-back games due to a leg issue. Even with Dillon Brooks (oblique) and Jabari Smith (ankle) sidelined, Eason will be limited to a bench role, while Jae'Sean Tate and Jeff Green start. Over the last three games, Eason has averaged 10.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.0 steals and 1.0 assists in 23.6 minutes per night.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Friday Eason is questionable to play Friday against the 76ers due to soreness in his lower left leg.

Impact Eason will likely be a game-time call, but the Rockets can't afford to lose another wing player due to injury since Dillon Brooks (oblique) has already been ruled out as well. Amen Thompson, Jae'Sean Tate and Jeff Green are all candidates to see extended minutes in the event Tate is ruled out.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Eason (lower leg) will play in Wednesday's game against the Suns.

Impact Eason has played through soreness in his lower left leg in each of the rockets last two games and will do so again Wednesday. He'll remain with the second unit for the contest despite Dillon Brooks (oblique) sitting out.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Eason (leg) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Suns, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.

Impact Eason has appeared in back-to-back games after a two-game absence due to a leg injury, averaging 12.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals in 23.0 minutes. However, he may take a seat for the second half of a back-to-back set after tallying 16 points, eight rebounds and two steals in 26 minutes during Tuesday's loss to Indiana. If Eason joins Dillon Brooks (oblique) on the sidelines, Amen Thompson, Jae'Sean Tate and Jeff Green would be candidates for increased roles.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Excels off bench Tuesday Eason notched 16 points (7-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and two steals over 26 minutes during Tuesday's 123-117 loss to the Pacers.

Impact There was some question about whether Eason would be able to play Tuesday as he continues to nurse soreness in his left leg, but he was ultimately able to suit up to face Indiana. The second-year forward didn't appear to be inhibited by the leg issue, as he led Houston's second unit in points and rebounds, falling just two boards shy of his third double-double of the season. Eason also notched multiple steals for the fifth straight game, and he's becoming an increasingly intriguing fantasy option with per-game averages of 14.7 points, 8.9 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 2.1 thefts over his past seven contests.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Tuesday Eason (leg) will be available for Tuesday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Eason was able to play against the Pelicans on Saturday, but Tuesday is the front end of a back-to-back set which likely explains the questionable tag he was carrying previously. While there's no official word yet, the Rockets could monitor Eason's minutes Tuesday if they intend for him to play in both games of the set.

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with leg soreness Eason is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pacers due to left lower leg soreness.

Impact Eason returned to action Saturday following back-to-back absences, totaling eight points, four rebounds and two steals in 20 minutes. Given Tuesday's matchup is the first half of a back-to-back set, Houston may opt to be cautious and keep him sidelined again. If that's the case, Jeff Green, Jae'Sean Tate and Amen Thompson would be candidates for increased roles.

DECEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Saturday Eason (leg) is available for Saturday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact Eason will be returning from a two-game absence Saturday. He's been playing really well for Houston in December, and it's likely that he sees a sizable workload Saturday if his leg injury holds up.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Saturday Eason (lower leg) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact Eason is at risk of missing a third consecutive game with soreness in his lower left leg. If he remains sidelined, look for Amen Thompson and Jae'Sean Tate to see more work.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Eason (lower leg) will not play in Friday's game versus the Mavericks, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.

Impact Eason will miss his second straight game Friday, but presumably, he remains day-to-day going forward. Consider Eason as questionable for Saturday's game against the Pelicans. With Eason out, this could be an opportunity for Amen Thompson to ramp up his workload a bit. Jae'Sean Tate could also pick up a handful of minutes with this news.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Friday Eason (lower leg) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Mavericks and is a game-time decision, Kelly Iko of The Athletic reports.

Impact Eason is in danger of missing his second straight game Friday due to a lower left leg soreness. Fantasy managers should look out for an update shortly ahead of tipoff at 8 p.m. EST for Eason's availability status.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Thursday Eason (lower leg) was absent from Thursday's practice, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE