Tari Eason
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2025-26 Season Stats
PPG
11.8
RPG
4.7
APG
1.8
FG%
51.4
3P%
44.2
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HOU • Forward • #17
7 days ago
Jabari Smith Jr. is sidelined with an ankle injury, which opens the door for Eason to move into the starting unit. Eason started the year off slow but has played well over the last three games. This will be his first start of the season, which will provide him with a nice boost in fantasy.
Source: Danielle Lerner
HOU • Forward • #17
14 days ago
It has been a rough start to the season for Eason, but he was able to get things going on Monday, even though he didn’t contribute much on the defensive end. Eason was drafted in the 10th round of Yahoo! leagues and had been struggling to return that value. More performances like this will help, but in a reserve role, that production may not come consistently. Still, he’s too talented to leave on the waiver wire.
HOU • Forward • #17
about 1 month ago
Eason started Monday’s preseason opener but did not play much, logging 11 minutes. However, fantasy managers likely know he can offer value in limited minutes. Eason shared the team lead in rebounds with Jabari Smith Jr. (9/6/1 with two three-pointers) while recording a few assists. Rockets head coach Ime Udoka said last week that the team may look to avoid playing Eason in both games of back-to-backs, at least early in the season. After playing 82 games as a rookie, a lingering left leg injury limited the forward to 79 games combined in 2023-24 and 2024-25. If Eason can stay reasonably healthy, he’ll be worth rostering in category leagues.
HOU • Forward • #17
about 1 month ago
Eason and Adams have suffered lower-body injuries in recent seasons, with the former dealing with a leg issue and the latter undergoing knee surgery. Potentially resting them for part of back-to-backs is certainly understandable, especially with Houston’s depth in the frontcourt. However, with the Rockets’ first back-to-back not until December 5-6, the team will have time to assess the health of Eason and Adams before making a final decision. Adams’ availability won’t significantly impact fantasy basketball, as Alperen Şengün will play most of the minutes at center, and Houston added Clint Capela in free agency. However, Eason has top-100 fantasy potential, especially in points-punt team builds. He’s expected to be in the running for a place in the Rockets’ starting lineup, along with Jabari Smith Jr.
Source: Danielle Lerner
HOU • Forward • #17
7 months ago
After sitting out Friday’s loss to the Lakers, Eason and Smith are off the injury report. How much Houston’s rotation players will play on Sunday is undetermined, as they’ve already secured the two-seed in the West. David Roddy and Nate Williams may see significant playing time during the second half since there won’t be anything on the line for the Rockets.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Forward • #17
7 months ago
With Fred VanVleet (ankle) unavailable, Eason made his 15th start of the season on Wednesday. As has often been the case, he recorded a quality stat line for category league managers who have him rostered. Eason’s fantasy value over the past two weeks hasn’t been great, but he’s ranked safely within the top 100 in eight- and nine-cat formats for the season. Also, another start could be in the cards for Tari, as Dillon Brooks picked up his 16th technical foul, which triggers a one-game suspension. Houston hosts Oklahoma City on Friday.
HOU • Forward • #17
7 months ago
The Rockets are without Fred VanVleet, who will not play due to a sore right ankle. Eason replaces him in the lineup, and this also shifts Thompson into the point guard role. The lineup change raises Thompson and Eason’s fantasy ceilings.
Source: NBA Lineups
HOU • Forward • #17
8 months ago
Since Eason has not reached the point where he can play both games of back-to-backs, he sat out Sunday’s blowout win over Phoenix. Monday’s game is of far greater importance to the Rockets, who are looking to lock down the two-seed in the West, so saving Eason for that matchup is understandable. Unless Amen Thompson’s ankle keeps him out of Monday’s game, Eason will come off the bench, but he remains valuable in standard leagues.
Source: Danielle Lerner
HOU • Forward • #17
8 months ago
Sunday’s game is the first of two in as many nights for the Rockets, who visit the Lakers on Monday. That game is of greater importance to the Rockets in the team’s quest for the two-seed in the Western Conference, so Eason will not play against Phoenix. Jabari Smith Jr. should see his playing time increase, but coming off the bench limits his fantasy ceiling.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Forward • #17
8 months ago
Eason filled in for Amen Thompson (ankle) and delivered a strong performance as a rebounder. He struggled on offense, getting to 10 points on 10 shots, but he committed only one turnover and hit all four of his free-throw attempts. This was far from an elite showing, but it wasn’t too shabby.
HOU • Forward • #17
8 months ago
Eason filled in for Amen Thompson (ankle) and delivered a strong performance as a rebounder. He struggled on offense, getting to 10 points on 10 shots, but he committed only one turnover and hit all four of his free-throw attempts. This was far from an elite showing, but it wasn’t too shabby.
HOU • Forward • #17
8 months ago
Eason’s line on Wednesday was excellent, as he filled the stat sheet outside of three-pointers. The five steals were one shy of his season and career highs, and Eason has scored 15 points or more in four straight outings. Since the All-Star break, Eason has provided fourth-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats. With Amen Thompson (ankle) likely returning on Friday, Tari may return to the bench. However, he should still be rostered in standard leagues.
HOU • Forward • #17
8 months ago
Eason sat out Houston’s last game since it was the second night of a back-to-back. However, he’ll return to occupying his normal spot in the starting unit, which will push Jabari Smith Jr. back to the bench. Amen Thompson could return later this week, meaning this could be one of the last few games as a consistent starter for Eason.
Source: Danielle Lerner
HOU • Forward • #17
8 months ago
Eason sat out Houston’s win over the Bulls on Saturday, as it was the Rockets’ second game in as many nights. His return means Jabari Smith Jr. will return to the bench, which lowers the former lottery pick’s fantasy ceiling. Smith should still be rostered in fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Forward • #17
8 months ago
Eason is managing a lower left leg injury so the 23-year-old small forward is going to sit out the second leg of the Rockets’ back-to-back Saturday. Jabari Smith, Cam Whitmore and Jae’Sean Tate could all see increased opportunities with Eason out.
HOU • Forward • #17
8 months ago
Two nights removed from recording a double-double, Eason had one of his best games of the season on Friday. The 30 points were a season-high for the Rockets forward, who was efficient offensively and impactful as a rebounder and defender. Rostered in 49 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Eason has been a fifth-round player in eight- and nine-cat formats since the All-Star break. However, with the Rockets facing the Bulls on Saturday, it’s possible that Eason does not play. If so, Jabari Smith Jr. (13 points, eight rebounds, two assists and two blocked shots) will likely return to the starting lineup.
HOU • Forward • #17
8 months ago
The Rockets are without Fred VanVleet and Amen Thompson for Monday’s game, opening up two spots in the starting lineup. Eason and Smith will fill the resulting voids, raising both players’ fantasy ceilings. Also, Jalen Green will spend more time on the ball as the starting point guard.
Source: Jackson Gatlin
HOU • Forward • #17
8 months ago
Eason started this one in place of Jabari Smith Jr., and both were impactful. Smith Jr. logged 28 minutes off the bench and finished with a 16/5/1 line to go with a block and a pair of three-pointers. Eason, however, was far superior from a fantasy standpoint as he stuffed the stat sheet and racked up valuable steals and three-pointers while contributing across the board. Eason is capable of posting similar lines every time he’s on the court, so make sure you pick him up if he’s still on your waiver wire. Eason is only rostered in 43% of Yahoo! leagues, but that percentage is sure to climb following this stellar, two-way performance.
HOU • Forward • #17
8 months ago
Eason will return to the starting lineup in place of Jabari Smith Jr., who will come off the bench after starting Houston’s last two games. Both young forwards will play significant roles, though Eason will have more fantasy upside as a starter.
Source: Ben DuBose
HOU • Forward • #17
8 months ago
Eason was one of the mainstays in the Rockets rotation who returned to action on Tuesday, and he recorded his fourth double-double of the season. Even with the limited double-double tally, production has rarely been an issue for the third-year forward. Availability has been the problem, with Eason still not cleared to play both games of back-to-backs. The Rockets won’t play another back-to-back during Week 18, but they do have one during Week 19, which isn’t good for those who have Eason rostered.
HOU • Forward • #17
8 months ago
Monday’s game is the first of two in as many nights for the Rockets, who visit the Pacers on Tuesday. For that reason, Eason’s absence is unsurprising. With Fred VanVleet (ankle) also out, Jabari Smith Jr. should be the Rocket who returns to the starting lineup. Cam Whitmore may also pick up rotation minutes off the bench, but he isn’t worth the streaming risk.
Source: Danielle Lerner
HOU • Forward • #17
8 months ago
Eason and Adams were active for Saturday’s loss to the Kings, playing 23 and eight minutes off the bench, respectively. The former is far more impactful in fantasy basketball, especially with Fred VanVleet (ankle) already out. Eason could return to the starting lineup if available, but Jabari Smith Jr. is another option to fill the void left by VanVleet. If Adams cannot play, Jock Landale will move into the rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report