TARI EASON NEWS

No longer on injury report Eason (lower leg) is not on the injury report for Saturday's game against the Kings.

Impact Eason didn't play against the Spurs on Wednesday due to left lower leg injury management, but the fact that he's not on the injury report suggests he should be good to go Saturday. Eason has started the last six games in which he's been available for, averaging 13.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 2.2 steals and 1.5 blocks across 30.8 minutes per game in that span.

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Ruled out for Wednesday Eason (rest) will not play Wednesday against the Spurs.

Impact Eason was in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Bucks, playing 32 minutes with 12 points, six rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals. The Rockets will continue to take a cautious approach with him, however, so he'll miss the second leg of this back-to-back set. Jabari Smith could potentially be back with the starting group Wednesday.

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Will start Tuesday Eason (leg) will be in the starting lineup in Tuesday's game against the Bucks, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact After sitting out in Saturday's game against Utah, Eason will start in his return and supplant Jabari Smith from the first unit. Over five games as a starter this season, Eason has averaged 13.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.2 steals, and 1.6 blocks in 30.5 minutes, offering him enhanced fantasy appeal.

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Available to play Eason (leg) will be available for Tuesday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Eason missed Saturday's game against the Jazz as it was the second leg of a back-to-back set. The Rockets do play the Spurs on Wednesday, so there's a chance Eason could miss the second leg of this back-to-back as well with the Rockets taking a cautious approach with the forward.

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Won't play Saturday Eason has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Jazz due to lower left leg injury management, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.

Impact As expected, Eason will sit out of the second leg of the Rockets' back-to-back set Saturday after 27 minutes during Friday's win over the Timberwolves. Jabari Smith -- who made his return from a hand fracture Friday -- will likely be placed in the starting lineup due to Eason's injury. Eason's next chance to play will be Tuesday against the Bucks.

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Remains starter in Smith's return Eason (lower leg) tallied 12 points (5-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two blocks, one assist and one steal across 27 minutes in Friday's 121-115 win over the Timberwolves...

Impact With the Rockets closing out their first-half schedule with a back-to-back set, Eason ending up sitting out the team's final game before the All-Star break on Feb. 13 against the Warriors due to lower leg injury management. As expected, Eason was available for the first game out of the break, and he somewhat surprisingly retained his spot in the starting five over Jabari Smith (hand), who made his return from a 22-game absence. Though Eason still saw solid minutes, Smith ended up seeing more playing time (38 minutes), and it could be a matter of time before he supplants Eason in the starting five. That could happen as soon as Saturday, when Eason will be a candidate to sit once again for maintenance purposes while the Rockets take on the Jazz. After Saturday, the Rockets will head into yet another back-to-back set, with games Tuesday versus the Bucks and Wednesday versus the Spurs.

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Jabari Smith returns to lineup Danielle Lerner: Jabari Smith Jr. will come off the bench tonight for the Rockets. Tari Eason will start instead of FVV. Udoka said it’s to...

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Starting Friday Eason is in the Rockets' starting lineup against the Timberwolves on Friday, Jackson Gatlin of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Eason was sidelined for two of the Rockets' last three games prior to the All-Star break due to lower leg discomfort, but he has been cleared to play Friday. The 2022 first-round pick has averaged 13.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 2.5 steals and 1.5 blocks over 31.5 minutes per game over his last four starts.

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Not listed on injury report Eason (lower leg) is not on the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Timberwolves.

Impact Eason didn't play in the Rockets' final game before the All-Star break, a 105-98 loss to the Warriors on Feb. 13 due to lower leg discomfort. However, he's back for this clash and should see a steady dose of minutes regardless of whether he starts or comes off the bench. Eason is averaging 27.7 minutes per game over his last 10 appearances (four starts) with averages of 11.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.0 steals and 1.4 assists per game over that span.

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Won't play Thursday Eason (lower leg) won't play in Thursday's game against Golden State, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.

Impact Eason has been dealing with a lingering lower leg injury, and he'll get the night off Thursday for the closing end of a back-to-back set. Eason started in Wednesday's 119-111 win over Phoenix and logged 25 points (11-16 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and three steals across 34 minutes.

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Part of first unit Wednesday Eason is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Suns, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Impact The Rockets are opting to have Eason in the their starting lineup as opposed to Aaron Holiday on Wednesday. The 2022 first-rounder has averaged 10.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.3 steals and 2.0 blocks in 30.6 minutes across three games as a starter this season, putting Eason in line for an increase in fantasy value against Phoenix.

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Off injury report for Wednesday Eason (lower leg) is off the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Suns.

Impact Eason is set to return to game action after sitting out of Sunday's win over the Raptors due to lower left leg injury management. Over his last five outings (three starts), the 23-year-old has averaged 11.0 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.4 steals, 1.4 blocks and 1.0 assists across 29.8 minutes per contest.

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Resting Sunday Eason has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raptors due to left lower leg injury management.

Impact After drawing two straight starts, including during Saturday's loss in Dallas, Eason will take the seat for the second night of a back-to-back set. With Eason, Steven Adams (ankle) and Cody Zeller (not with team) all unavailable, Jock Landale will be the primary backup center behind Alperen Sengun. Eason should return to action Wednesday against the Suns.

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Starting Thursday Eason will start in Thursday's game against the Timberwolves, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.

Impact The 23-year-old will supplant Aaron Holiday in the starting five after missing Tuesday's loss to the Nets due to lower left leg injury management. Over his last five outings (one start), Eason has averaged 9.4 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.2 three-pointers and 1.0 blocks across 27.6 minutes per contest.

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Off injury report Thursday Eason (lower leg) is not on the injury report for Thursday's game against Minnesota.

Impact Eason is expected to return to game action after missing Tuesday's loss to Brooklyn due to lower left leg injury management. Over his last five outings (one start), the 23-year-old has averaged 9.4 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.2 three-pointers and 1.0 blocks across 27.6 minutes per contest.

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Resting Tuesday Eason has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Nets due to left lower leg injury management.

Impact With Alperen Sengun (calf) sidelined, Eason made his first start of the season Monday and posted 12 points (5-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, three blocks, one assist and one steal over 34 minutes in a 124-118 loss to New York. However, he'll take a seat for the second night of a back-to-back, which has been standard procedure since he returned to action in mid-January following a month-long injury absence. Eason should be back in action Thursday in Minnesota.

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Does it on both ends in start Eason posted 12 points (5-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, three blocks, one assist and one steal over 34 minutes in Monday's 124-118 loss to New York.

Impact Eason got his first starting nod of the year Monday, replacing Steven Adams in the starting five with Alperen Sengun (calf) sidelined. Eason showcased strong two-way play, notching a team-high trio of blocks while finishing as one of six Rockets in double figures in scoring. Eason matched a season-high mark in blocks, posting his 20th outing with 10 or more points.

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Starting sans Sengun Eason will start in Monday's game against the Knicks, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.

Impact The 23-year-old forward will supplant Steven Adams in the starting five with Alperen Sengun (calf) sidelined. Over his last five outings, Eason has averaged 9.4 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 24.8 minutes per contest.

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Off injury report for Thursday Eason (leg) is off the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact The Rockets gave Eason the night off Tuesday against the Hawks for injury management, but the forward is all set to be available Thursday. Following an extended absence, Eason has averaged 10.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.3 steals and 1.2 threes in 23.5 minutes over his last six contests from Houston's bench.

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Will rest Tuesday Eason will be held out for rest Tuesday against the Hawks.

Impact Eason logged six points (2-10 FG, 2-7 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and one steal in 25 minutes during Monday's 114-112 victory over Boston, but he will be held out for maintenance on the second leg of this back-to-back set. Fantasy managers can expect him back in action Thursday against Memphis. Cam Whitemore (illness) is questionable, so guys like Jae'Sean Tate and Aaron Holiday could pick up a handful of minutes Tuesday.

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Struggles with shot Eason recorded six points (2-10 FG, 2-7 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and one steal in 25 minutes during Monday's 114-112 victory over Boston.

Impact Eason had a couple strong showings when he returned from his injury Jan. 16, but he's gone cold since. Over his past four games, Eason is shooting 33.3 percent from the field with averages of 7.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 2.5 steals and 1.5 three-pointers. The workloads have been less than ideal, as well, as he saw 23.2 minutes per game in that stretch.

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