Eason enjoyed a solid season as a rookie in 2023-24, appearing in all 82 games during the regular season and averaging 9.3 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists across 21.6 minutes per contest. He was expected to hold a steady role off the bench in 2023-24, but he struggled with injuries and didn't play a single game after Jan. 1, ultimately being ruled out for the rest of the campaign in March. The Rockets are far more talented now than in 2022-23 when Eason held an important role in the rotation, and considering he also held a bench role that time, he's widely expected to continue playing off the bench, though perhaps seeing even fewer minutes. The fact that he's still rehabbing from a lower leg injury complicates his upside even further, and overall, there seem to be too many question marks around the third-year forward to trust him in fantasy outside of the deeper formats, though he might have a shot at being a late-round flier in formats with 14 or 16 teams. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a two-year, $6.89 million contract with the Rockets in July of 2022. Rockets exercised $3.7 million team option for 2024-25 in October of 2023. Contract includes $5.68 million team option for 2025-26.
Personal Bio/PreCareer Summary
Tari Jordan Eason was born May 10, 2001 in Portsmouth, Virginia. He has three sisters, Tega, Angel and Avante. Eason finished his high school career at Garfield High School, where he averaged 23.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.0 steals and 1.4 blocks as a senior during the 2019-20 season. He led the team to the 3A state championship in Washington and was named Washington's 3A state player of the year. Eason played his first collegiate season at the University of Cincinnati and averaged 7.3 points and 5.9 rebounds over 19.6 minutes per game while starting in eight of 23 games. Eason then elected to transfer to LSU ahead of the 2021-22 campaign where he averaged 16.9 points and 6.6 rebounds in 24.4 minutes per game despite starting in just four of his 33 appearances. Eason declared for the NBA Draft on March 25, 2022 and was selected by the Rockets with the 17th overall pick. Fans can follow Eason on Twitter via @TAR13ASON.
On track for training camp
FHouston Rockets
Lower Leg
April 16, 2024
Rockets general manager Rafael Stone said Tuesday that Eason (lower leg) is on track to be available for training camp, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston.
ANALYSIS Eason underwent surgery in March to treat a benign growth in his lower leg but is expected to make a full recovery by the time training camp rolls around in the fall. In 22 appearances last season, Eason averaged 9.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.4 steals in 21.8 minutes. The 22-year-old is a versatile prospect on both ends of the floor, but with other young options in the frontcourt such as Jabari Smith, Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore, Eason may struggle to win playing time.
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Stat Review
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True Shooting %
52.8%
Effective Field Goal %
51.3%
3-Point Attempt Rate
26.5%
Free Throw Rate
17.5%
Offensive Rebound %
10.2%
Defensive Rebound %
24.2%
Total Rebound %
17.1%
Assist %
8.3%
Steal %
2.8%
Block %
3.6%
Turnover %
7.9%
Usage %
0.0%
Fantasy Points Per Game
25.9
Fantasy Points Per Minute
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2023
2022
Eason, the No. 17 pick in 2022, posted 9.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.1 assists in 21.6 minutes per game across 82 appearances as a rookie. The 6-foot-8 forward started five of those contests, averaging 13.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.8 steals and 0.6 blocks in 30.0 minutes per game. He was clearly productive when handed an expanded role, but the Rockets were not good last year and made significant upgrades this offseason, adding Jeff Green, Jock Landale, Dillon Brooks, Cam Whitmore and Amen Thompson to a frontcourt that already featured Eason, Jabari Smith, Alperen Sengun and Jae'Sean Tate. Given his potential, Eason should still be able to carve out a rotational role in 2023-24, but he may be farther away from a starting gig. Eason posted mediocre shooting splits (44.8/34.3/75.2) in 2022-23 while attempting 8.0 field goals, 2.1 three-pointers and 1.8 free throws per game, so his playing time next year likely depends on his ability to improve his offensive efficiency. Eason was impressive during limited action at Summer League, showcasing his all-around skill set, but he may have to focus on his rebounding and defensive skills to earn the trust of new head coach Ime Udoka before he starts to expand his offensive game at the top level.
Houston selected Eason, a standout forward at LSU last year who started his collegiate career at Cincinnati, with the 17th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-8 rookie showed a unique mixture of perimeter skill (35.9 percent from three) and strength (5.7 free-throw attempts per game) on offense while also being a stalwart defender during his sophomore campaign. In his only season in the SEC, he averaged 16.9 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.9 steals and 1.1 blocks. Despite being drafted outside of the lottery, Eason made his presence felt during the Rockets' first Summer League contest, outplaying No. 3 overall pick Jabari Smith. Eason finished Summer League with averages of 17.2 points, 10.4 rebounds, 1.8 steals, 1.6 assists and 1.0 blocks across five games, and the same things he excelled at in college (ability to space the floor and defensive energy) translated to the NBA level, though the regular season will provide a more difficult test. The former Tiger figures to compete with Jae'Sean Tate, who recently re-signed with Houston via a three-year, $22.1 million deal, for the top backup forward spot behind the aforementioned Smith.
More Fantasy News
Undergoes successful surgery
FHouston Rockets
Lower Leg
March 5, 2024
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.
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Out for season
FHouston Rockets
Lower Leg
March 2, 2024
Rockets head coach Ime Udoka announced Saturday that Eason (lower leg) will undergo season-ending surgery next week on his left leg, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.
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Without return timeline
FHouston Rockets
Lower Leg
February 25, 2024
Coach Ime Udoka said Sunday that Eason (lower leg) still doesn't have a clear return timetable, Kelly Iko of The Athletic reports.
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Ruled out for Sunday
FHouston Rockets
Lower Leg
February 24, 2024
Eason (lower leg) is out for Sunday's game against the Thunder.
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Not yet cleared to play
FHouston Rockets
Lower Leg
February 21, 2024
Head coach Ime Udoka said that Eason (lower leg) is set to be evaluated Wednesday, but the Rockets haven't yet provided a target date for his return to game action, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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ANALYSIS Eason's sophomore season in the NBA was cut short due to undergoing surgery on a benign growth on his lower leg. The Rockets are looking to get the 23-year-old more reps in the Summer League this offseason ahead of his third campaign. The 2022 No. 17 overall pick had a great rookie season on both ends of the floor, averaging 9.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.2 steals, 1.1 assists and 0.6 blocks across 21.6 minutes in 82 regular-season games.