Puts up 10 points in loss Eason posted 10 points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-10 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 19 minutes during Wednesday's 133-96 loss to Oklahoma City. Impact Even with the Rockets having shipped out Eric Gordon at the trade deadline and then waiving the two veteran wings (Danny Green and Justin Holiday) that they acquired last week, Eason hasn't been able to seize hold of the available minutes on the wing or at small forward. Head coach Stephen Silas has continued to deploy Eason as the primary backup to power forward Jabari Smith, whose status as the No. 3 overall pick in this past year's draft should keep him secure in a high-minute role the rest of the way. As a result, Eason could struggle to consistently surpass the 20-minute mark, but the rookie out of LSU still can offer value in 14-team leagues even if he continues to handle a limited role. Through eight appearances in February, Eason is averaging 10.0 points (on 43.3 percent shooting from the field), 5.3 rebounds, 0.9 steals, 0.8 assists, 0.5 blocks and 0.4 three-pointers in 19.3 minutes.
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
