TARI EASON NEWS

Gordon, rookie Eason help Rockets defeat Thunder 112-106

Eric Gordon had a season-high 25 points and rookie Tari Eason added career-high 20 to lead the Houston Rockets to a 112-106 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to bench Eason isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Thunder, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.

Impact Alperen Sengun will replace Eason in the starting five Wednesday. The rookie forward is averaging 13.7 points, 9.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.7 steals in 28.0 minutes across his three starts this season.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Eason will enter the first unit for Saturday's game against the Pistons, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.

Impact Eason will make his third start of the season with Jalen Green (calf), Kevin Porter (foot) and Alperen Sengun (illness) sidelined. In his previous two starts, Eason averaged 12.5 points, 9.0 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.0 blocks across 26.4 minutes and should be considered a streaming option Saturday.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Double-doubles in loss Thursday Eason recorded 18 points (8-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists and one block over 25 minutes during Thursday's 113-95 loss to Cleveland.

Impact Eason racked up just his second double-double of the season, an improved performance when compared to 24 hours prior when he scored just five points in 19 minutes. Despite the return of Jabari Smith from injury, Eason managed to cobble together one of his best performances of the season. However, before managers go running to the waiver wire, expectations may need to be tempered somewhat. His playing time has been underwhelming all season long, so we would need to see multiple games of 20-plus minutes before buying into the hype.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Wednesday Eason is not starting Wednesday against the Wizards, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.

Impact Eason heads back to the bench after a short two-game stint in the starting unit. He's averaging 7.2 points and 5.5 rebounds per game across 11 January outings.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Narrowly misses double-double Eason ended with 11 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, two blocks and three steals across 26 minutes during Monday's 119-114 victory over the Timberwolves.

Impact Eason fell just one rebound shy of a double-double, but he made the most of his shooting chances in his second straight start. He also impressed on the defensive end by racking up three steals and a pair of blocks. The 21-year-old has put up decent numbers in his two starts of the 2022-23 campaign, but he'll likely head back to the bench as soon as either Kevin Porter (foot) or Jabari Smith (ankle) return to action, which could happen as early as Wednesday against the Wizards.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs first career start in loss Eason logged 14 points (5-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds and one assist in 27 minutes during Saturday's 113-104 loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact The Rockets drop their 13th straight game Saturday, although at least we got to see more than 20 minutes of action from Eason. Moving into the starting lineup for the first time in his career, Eason certainly didn't disappoint. The lack of defensive production was a little underwhelming, but the fact he came within one rebound of his second career double-double should be seen as a positive. There is no word on how long Jabari Smith will be out with his ankle injury, but until he does return, Eason is worth taking a flier on, especially if he sticks in the starting lineup.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Getting first NBA start Eason will start Saturday's game against the Timberwolves, Mark Berman of Fox 26 Houston reports.

Impact Eason gets his first career start in the absences of Jabari Smith (ankle) and Kevin Porter (foot). Eason's career high for minutes is 29, and it seems likely he'll trend toward that workload. In the 18 games he's seen at least 20 minutes, Eason has averaged 10.2 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.3 assists.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ranking Rockets assets, part 2: Alperen Şengün, Tari Eason and the best of the rest Rockers writer Kelly Iko and prospects guru Sam Vecenie continue analyzing the Rockets' roster and how their top picks are developing.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Provides spark off bench Eason accumulated nine points (4-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt), seven rebounds and one block across 20 minutes during Monday's 140-132 loss to the Lakers.

Impact Eason was Houston's most productive reserve in Monday's loss, leading the team's bench in scoring, rebounds and blocks. Five of his boards came on the offensive end, tying his season-high mark. Though Eason's playing time and numbers aren't adequate to make him a must-roster player in fantasy, the rookie has flashed the potential to be a valuable contributor to a young Rockets squad. He's blocked at least one shot in five of his past six contests and is averaging 6.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks while shooting 54.5 percent from the field in just 18.0 minutes per game over that stretch.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rockets, Kings players fined; 2 suspended for altercation

Houston’s Garrison Mathews and Tari Eason and Sacramento’s Malik Monk are facing fines for an on-court altercation during Friday’s game

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falls just shy of double-double Eason finished Saturday's 108-88 loss to the Knicks with nine points (4-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist, one block and three steals over 24 minutes.

Impact Eason struggled to shoot the ball in this one, knocking down 36.4 percent of his attempts from the field. He did find success on the boards, however, recording five of his 13 rebounds on the offensive glass. Eason has now been held to single figures in scoring in six straight appearances.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to shine again Tuesday Eason racked up six points (2-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and one block over 17 minutes during Tuesday's 126-102 loss to Boston.

Impact Eason played a limited role once again Tuesday, continuing what has been a frustrating season. Despite having clear upside, he simply can't convince head coach Stephen Silas to give him more playing time. Even with Eric Gordon (groin) on the sideline, Eason was restricted to just 17 minutes. For anyone not sitting atop the standings, Eason is a very tough player to hold, at least for the foreseeable future.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Muted performance Wednesday Eason registered nine points (2-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds and one assist over 21 minutes during Wednesday's 116-110 loss to the Magic.

Impact Eason turned in one of his more disappointing performances in recent memory, continuing what has been a frustrating season for fantasy managers. Despite a demonstrated ability to contribute across multiple categories, his playing time remains underwhelming, to the point where he should be viewed as more of a luxury stash than a viable 12-team asset. He's now scored in singe digits five times in December.

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available Saturday Eason (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Head coach Stephen Silas revealed Garrison Mathews will miss Saturday's game with a non-COVID illness, but he also said everyone else was available, so Eason will get the green light to feature here after being listed as probable in the injury report. Eason has averaged 9.0 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 20.2 minutes per game over his last six outings.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Probable Saturday Eason is likely to play in Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers after suffering a left ankle sprain, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.

Impact Eason has yet to miss a game this season and he will likely maintain that streak Saturday given his probable tag. In his last six games, he has averaged 8.5 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 20.2 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to score in 13 minutes Eason had zero points (0-2 FG), one rebound and two steals over 13 minutes during Sunday's 97-92 victory over the Bucks.

Impact Eason failed to score for the first time this season, also logging fewer than 15 minutes for the first time since October. While he remains a luxury stash across 12-team leagues, his immediate value is quite precarious. Given the uncertainty, he should only be rostered by those in a comfortable position.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scoring ability on display Monday Eason notched 18 points (7-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one block and three steals over 21 minutes during Monday's 132-123 double-overtime win over Philadelphia.

Impact Eason's played a fairly consistent role as a key bench contributor for the Rockets, but his results have varied by the game. Overall, the rookie has produced more positives than negatives during his time on the floor, and efforts like Monday's output should continue to keep him on the radar in most fantasy formats. While Eason is around the 150 mark in per-game fantasy production, he ranks inside the top 30 in per-36 output, so there's plenty to like about the rookie.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records first career double-double Eason ended Saturday's 120-101 loss to the Warriors with 13 points (6-10 FG, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds and one assist over 29 minutes.

Impact Eason saw extended playing time in the blowout loss, piecing together the first double-double of his career. While this was a strong performance on the surface, the lack of peripheral production has to be accounted for. Despite some clear upside, Eason's role is far too inconsistent to warrant the attention of standard league managers, other than as a luxury stash for anyone sitting atop their standings.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Meagre production Monday Eason recorded six points (2-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and one steal in 19 minutes during Monday's 129-113 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact Eason failed to impress again Monday, Continuing what has been a lean spell for the impressive rookie. He has now logged more than 20 minutes only once in the past seven games, outside the top 200 over that period. While the upside is clear, the coaching staff is simply not comfortable putting him out there when it counts. If you are in need of immediate production, clearing his roster spot for streaming purposes makes sense.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goes for career-high 19 on Sunday Eason finished with a career-high 19 points (8-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT) to go with eight rebounds, three steals and one assist in 23 minutes Sunday in the Rockets' 127-120 loss to t...

Impact Eason has displayed an intriguing fantasy skill set since the preseason, but earning enough minutes to consistently deliver useful stat lines has been his main issue thus far during his rookie campaign. Though he didn't get a dramatic uptick in playing time Sunday, Eason nonetheless came through with perhaps the best all-around performance of his young career. While the performance puts Eason on the radar as a potential pickup in 12- or 14-team category leagues where he's available, he might not see a jump in minutes from this level unless head coach Stephen Silas elects to scale back opportunities for the likes of Jabari Smith, Kenyon Martin and Eric Gordon. Eason has suited up in every game for the Rockets this season, playing anywhere from 12 to 24 minutes.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Another two steals in loss Eason finished Monday's 122-106 loss to the Clippers with nine points (4-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt), three rebounds and two steals in 15 minutes.

Impact Eason racked up another two steals in the loss and has now recorded at least one in each of his last 12 games. However, the good news ends there as his minutes took a hit despite the game going into garbage time. He had played at least 20 minutes in three of his past four games prior to Monday, so anyone who added him might want to hang onto him at least one more game.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Season-best performance Saturday Eason provided 17 points (6-8 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 3-5 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal across 24 minutes during Saturday's 129-117 loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact Eason eclipsed 20 minutes for just the second time this season, rolling out his best performance thus far. Before managers get too excited, it should be noted that both Jabari Smith and Jae'Sean Tate were missing. We've seen enough from Eason to keep him rostered in deeper formats, while those in standard leagues should view him as more of a luxury stash at this point.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Does work on glass Eason chipped in six points (3-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt), seven rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal in 18 minutes during Wednesday's 109-101 loss to the Clippers.

Impact Eason returned to form on the defensive end following a few uninspiring performances over his last few contests. While his scoring output was less than desirable, he swatted three shots for the second time this season and also collected a steal for his seventh consecutive game.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE