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HOU • Forward • #17
15 days ago
This wasn’t a productive outing for Eason, but it was still an encouraging one. After logging 30 minutes on Tuesday, he played 34 minutes in this one, which was his first time playing both legs of a back-to-back since 2024. He struggled in both games, but if he can continue to be available like this, then he should be a strong options for fantasy managers over the final two months of this season.
HOU • Forward • #17
15 days ago
Eason is listed as questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Clippers for left lower leg injury management reasons. If the 24-year-old small forward is ultimately ruled out, Josh Okogie would likely move into the starting lineup.
HOU • Forward • #17
19 days ago
Eason is still managing a leg injury that caused him to sit out the second game of a back-to-back against the Hornets on Thursday. The 24-year-old small forward led the Rockets in scoring Saturday, though he was hardly efficient with 26 points on 22 attempts. Eason has provided fifth-round per game value over the last two weeks, according to Basketball Monster. He and the Rockets have four games upcoming in Week 17, beginning with the Clippers coming to town on Tuesday.
HOU • Forward • #17
20 days ago
Eason did not play in Thursday’s loss to the Hornets, as Houston was playing its second game in as many nights. His return means that Josh Okogie will head to the bench, eliminating what little streaming value he possessed.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Forward • #17
21 days ago
Thursday’s game is the second in as many nights for the Rockets, who lost to the Celtics on Wednesday. As a result, Eason will sit for injury management reasons, with Okogie moving into the starting lineup. Houston’s other four starters are unchanged.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Forward • #17
21 days ago
On the second night of a back-to-back, there is a chance Eason isn’t available. He hasn’t played in a back-to-back this season, and if that trend continues, Josh Okogie should start in his place, with Reed Sheppard taking on extra minutes off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Forward • #17
27 days ago
Eason missed Thursday’s game, which was the second night of a back-to-back. He’ll be back against Dallas, and he has been starting, which means Josh Okogie will head back to the bench after recording a double-double as a starter.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Forward • #17
28 days ago
Eason played 25 minutes in Wednesday’s game against the Spurs, but the plan was always to sit him for the second leg of the back-to-back. With Dorian Finney-Smith also sitting out, there should be extra minutes for Clint Capela and maybe even Jae’Sean Tate.
HOU • Forward • #17
about 1 month ago
Eason returned to the court on Monday after missing Friday’s win over the Pistons, and he was placed back in the starting lineup immediately. The production was good, with the Rockets’ forward now having knocked down at least four three-pointers in five games this season. Last season, Eason had one such game. He does remain under a minutes restriction, but Eason doesn’t need to log heavy minutes to provide solid fantasy value.
HOU • Forward • #17
about 1 month ago
Eason is off the injury report and back in the starting lineup for the Rockets, sending Josh Okogie back to the bench. Houston has had an up-and-down season but has won four out of its last five games. With their starting unit back intact, the Rockets will have a stronger chance of collecting another win against a banged-up Gizzlies team.
Source: Jackson Gatlin
HOU • Forward • #17
about 1 month ago
Eason did not play in Friday’s win over the Pistons, allowing Josh Okogie to start and play 35 minutes. Eason’s return will likely push Okogie to the bench, and there isn’t much to gain from streaming him in that role.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Forward • #17
about 1 month ago
Both players will get the night off for injury maintenance, which means Josh Okogie and Reed Sheppard should see additional minutes against Detroit.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Forward • #17
about 1 month ago
Eason is returning from a five-game absence due to an ankle injury. With Steven Adams (ankle) now set to miss extended time, Eason should slide right back into the starting lineup against the Spurs on Tuesday.
HOU • Forward • #17
about 1 month ago
Eason has missed the last five games for the Rockets but could be back in the lineup to take on San Antonio. Steven Adams started in his place in Houston’s last game, but Josh Okogie had been starting previously. Eason would likely start if he returns.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Forward • #17
about 1 month ago
Eason will miss a fifth consecutive game with a sprained ankle. Josh Okogie has been his replacement in the starting lineup recently, but the production has not been good enough to make Okogie a player worth streaming.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Forward • #17
about 1 month ago
Eason has missed Houston’s last four games with a sprained ankle. Josh Okogie has been the replacement in the starting lineup, but his production has not made him worth streaming.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Forward • #17
about 1 month ago
This will be a fourth straight absence for Eason, which means Josh Okogie should remain in the starting unit for another game. However, that hasn’t resulted in much production in the box score from him.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Forward • #17
about 1 month ago
Eason has missed Houston’s last three games, most recently sitting out Thursday’s loss to the Thunder. Josh Okogie has started the previous two, but his production in that role has been limited. Okogie losing minutes to Eason would not affect fantasy basketball, as he should not be rostered in most leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Forward • #17
about 1 month ago
Eason will miss his third straight game as he continues to recover from an ankle injury suffered against the Trail Blazers on January 9. Josh Okogie has most recently started in Eason’s spot and is a likely candidate to fill in again on Thursday as the Rockets look to win back-to-back games.
Source: NBA Injuries
HOU • Forward • #17
about 2 months ago
Eason will miss a second consecutive game with a sprained right ankle, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. Aaron Holiday received the nod in Sunday’s loss to the Kings, shooting 1-of-7 from the field and finishing with three points, one rebound, four assists, one steal and one three-pointer. While the opportunity would make Holiday someone worth considering as a streamer, he is not a must-add.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Forward • #17
about 2 months ago
Eason sprained his right ankle during the third quarter of Friday’s loss to the Trail Blazers and did not return. While Dorian Finney-Smith is available, Reed Sheppard is the player whose minutes increased the most after Eason’s exit.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Forward • #17
about 2 months ago
Eason played 16 minutes before spraining his right ankle and leaving Friday’s game with just over eight minutes remaining in the third quarter. Replaced in the lineup by Reed Sheppard, the Rockets’ forward was declared done for the night early in the fourth quarter. While Eason can be a valuable category league option, the inability to stay healthy has been an issue. The Rockets end their Week 12 schedule in Sacramento on Sunday.
Source: Will Guillory
HOU • Forward • #17
about 2 months ago
Eason got up a lot of shots on Wednesday, but not a lot of them fell. His biggest near-make came in the closing moments of the game as he almost successfully tapped in a missed Kevin Durant jump shot at the buzzer to give the Rockets the win. Instead, the ball was still in his hand as the horn sounded, and the shot was waived off. Eason still had good fantasy production on the evening, thanks to his team-high and season-high in rebounds. Houston will face Portland again on Friday.
HOU • Forward • #17
about 2 months ago
Saturday’s double-double was Eason’s first since moving into the Rockets’ starting lineup, and he’s capable of producing those stat lines consistently. Depending on the diagnosis for Alperen Şengün, who sprained his ankle during the first quarter of Saturday’s defeat, there may be a greater need for what Eason brings to the table, especially as a rebounder. He’s still rostered in 33 percent of Yahoo! leagues, which is too low for Eason. He should be a popular option for those competing in category leagues going into Week 12.
HOU • Forward • #17
about 2 months ago
Eason is good to go after initially being listed as questionable for Thursday’s game. He’ll occupy his usual place in the starting lineup, with Josh Okogie remaining with the bench unit.
Source: Sharif Phillips-Keaton
HOU • Forward • #17
about 2 months ago
Eason has been starting for Houston lately, so his absence would open up plenty of minutes. Josh Okogie had been starting previously and would have a chance to return to the starting lineup, though Reed Sheppard would end up being the bigger beneficiary in Eason’s absence.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Forward • #17
2 months ago
In his third game back from an oblique injury that sidelined him for over a month, Eason made his second start of the season. While the three-pointers weren’t falling, with the Rockets’ forward shooting 1-of-5, he did a little bit of everything else. Eason’s six defensive contributions were a season-high, and it’s something that he’s capable of doing consistently. Even if this start was a one-time deal, now is a good time to add Eason if he’s available in your league.
HOU • Forward • #17
2 months ago
Making his first appearance since November 14, Eason was under a minutes restriction on Sunday. However, the production in limited time on the floor was highly encouraging. Eason shot 75 percent from the field and made all three of his three-point attempts. For the season, he’s making nearly 51 percent of his 4.8 three-point attempts. That’s a far cry from Eason’s career percentage (36.4), so it’s fair to question if he can continue to shoot the ball that well. However, there’s no denying that Eason has improved in that area, and it raises his fantasy ceiling once his minutes increase. He’s rostered in 26 percent of Yahoo! leagues; it won’t be long until Eason is once again trustworthy in 12-team formats.
HOU • Forward • #17
2 months ago
Eason will be available to play in a game for the first time since November 14, giving the Rockets additional depth at the forward spots. While he may not be immediately valuable to fantasy managers, Eason’s presence in the lineup likely means fewer minutes for Josh Okogie and Jabari Smith Jr.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Forward • #17
2 months ago
Eason was questionable ahead of Houston’s last game, but he has been ruled out immediately for this one. It’s the first of a back-to-back, so there is a chance he suits up for the first time since Nov. 14 against the Kings on Sunday.
Source: NBA Injury Report