Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) was originally listed as probable, so the fact that he was upgraded to available shouldn't be a big surprise. With that being said, Eason will remain in his bench role where he's received 22 or more minutes a night over the last four games. In that same span, he's averaged 16.3 points, 10.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists, and 1.8 steals per contest. Eason is valuable in most fantasy formats right now and his level of play will only get him on the floor more often.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) is probable on Monday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Eason is prone to load management on back-to-backs due to lower left leg soreness, which is the same leg he suffered a stress reaction in during the preseason. After missing the first six games of 2023-24, Eason only missed one date on the second leg of a back-to-back on Nov. 20 with the issue. The Rockets have kept his minutes in check, but Eason is starting to break free from the constraints with rising play of late. The 22-year-old defensive dynamo is averaging 16.3 points, 10.5 rebounds, 1.8 steals, and 1.8 treys in 26.5 minutes per game across his last four displays and is flying from fantasy waiver wires. If Eason is surprisingly ruled out on Monday, Jeff Green and Jae'Sean Tate would likely experience a minutes uptick.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to an illness. Eason got off to a late start in the 2023-24 campaign due to a preseason stress reaction in his lower left leg, and he's taken a slight step back after a promising rookie year on this more talented Rockets squad. The 22-year-old former first-round pick is averaging just 6.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks in 17.9 minutes through 10 games as a strict reserve for head coach Ime Udoka. If Eason is unable to play on Wednesday against OKC, his absence would likely entail increased run for Jae'Sean Tate and Jeff Green in the second unit. Eason is worth keeping an eye in season-long fantasy leagues for his ability to rack up defensive stats when given meaningful playing time, but he doesn't warrant a roster spot in most formats with Houston fairly healthy at this stage of the season.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) is available for Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. He was originally listed as questionable coming into this game due to leg soreness. However, it appears Eason has been cleared to play and should see additional playing time with Jae'Sean Tate (knee) ruled out. Fantasy managers looking for some help on Wednesday should look towards Eason with an expanded role.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Golden State Warriors. The Rockets have decided to rest Eason after he played 17 minutes during their last game on Sunday. The young forward is still recovering from a left leg injury that forced him to miss the beginning of the season. That being said, the Rockets are going to play it safe and rest Eason in this game. In his absence, Tae'Sean Tate should see an increased role in the rotation, but isn't worth streaming in most fantasy formats.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) was listed as questionable earlier on Sunday due to left leg injury management in a back-to-back, but he is now upgraded to available and will take on the Los Angeles Lakers. The 22-year-old hasn't received the same kind of minutes he played last year, which was expected after they secured some veterans in free agency. He only has value in deeper leagues at the moment as he's put together averages of 7.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists, and 1.3 blocks per contest.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) is active for Wednesday's game versus the Los Angeles Lakers. Eason is ready to make his 2023-24 season debut on Wednesday, after he missed the opening six games of the year due to a stress reaction in his left leg he suffered late during the preseason. Head coach Ime Udoka previously implied that the 22-year-old defensive specialist is in line for approximately 15 minutes of action, which is unlikely to be enough for instant fantasy value. But with first-round rookie Amen Thompson (ankle) currently nursing a Grade 2 ankle sprain, it may not be long before Eason is needed to engage in a more featured role. Keep the 2022 first-rounder on season-long watchlists. Eason figures to most noticeably eat into the playing time of Jae'Sean Tate against the Lakers.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) is expected to return to practice on Tuesday. That is great news as Eason has yet to play after suffering a left leg injury a few days before Opening Night. Assuming Tuesday's practice goes well, Eason is hopefully going to be available for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The expectation is that he'd immediately slide in as the sixth man in the rotation. His presence would probably eliminate what fantasy value Tae'Sean Tate has at the moment. Fantasy managers will need to check back after Tuesday's practice for another update on his status.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) reportedly is dealing with a "stress reaction" in his left leg and the team is planning to shut him down for 2-to-3 weeks. Vanessa Richardson, sideline reporter for the team, first reported the news. Eason produced a solid rookie season, but with all of the new additions over the offseason, he will have to battle for minutes. While he's out, Jabari Smith Jr., Jae'Sean Tate, and Reggie Bullock will likely see more opportunities. Cam Whitmore and Jeff Green may also see some minutes, but that will have to wait to be confirmed.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) did not participate in Wednesday's shootaround, leaving him unlikely to play in Wednesday's preseason game against the San Antonio Spurs. Eason played in Houston's initial two exhibitions before being inactive for Monday's contest with the Spurs due to a left lower-leg contusion. It sounds like a relatively minor problem for the 22-year-old former first-rounder, who will have one last chance to make a preseason appearance on Friday versus the Miami Heat. The offseason additions of Dillon Brooks and first-round rookies Amen Thompson plus Cam Whitmore cloud Eason's path to frontcourt playing time a bit in 2023-24. Eason should still maintain a consistent role of head coach Ime Udoka's bench for his tenacious rebounding and defense, but he'll need to round out his offensive game a bit.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason is full of ambition ahead of his sophomore campaign and wants to develop into an elite defensive player. "I want to be the best defender in the NBA at some point," Eason told Jonathan Feigen of The Houston Chronicle. "I truly believe I can be. I will be. I just got to work, and the rest will fall into place." Eason showcased his defensive potential with two steals and one block in Tuesday's preseason opener against Indiana. He averaged 1.2 steals and 0.6 blocks in 21.5 minutes coming off the bench during his rookie campaign. Eason is set to remain a bench piece for the Rockets in 2023-24, but he can certainly battle out extra playing time for himself with good defense.

It's a crazy time of year around the National Basketball Association. Not long after the Denver Nuggets captured the franchise's first championship, French big manVictor Wembanyama was the top pick of the 2023 Draft.While new talent entering the league is all well and good, nothing turns the NBA upside down quite like the beginning of free agency. Since June 30, many notable players have signed with new teams. There were also more than a few significant trades. In either case, at least a handful of clubs will look very different (for the better?) come training camp. Let's take a look at some of the biggest names on the move and how they might affect the NBA landscape this season. 

Fred VanVleet - Houston Rockets

The Rockets entered the 2022-23 campaign as the second-youngest team in the National Basketball Association, and it showed. The club finished with 22 wins and 60 losses, with the Pistons being the only team with a worse record. As a result, the front office made a point to shake things up after the exhaustingly long year came to a close.The overhaul began when Stephen Silas, winning just 59 of his 236 games in Houston, was relieved of his head coaching duties. In his place, Ime Udoka, who helped guide the Celtics to an NBA Finals appearance in his first season, took the reigns. While Udoka's tenure in Boston didn't end on a positive note, he's still regarded as one of the sharpest minds in the league, even by those who lost respect for him on a personal level.https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1650612243661242369?s=20While having a knowledgeable head coach will help accelerate the growth of an up-and-coming squad, the Rockets needed someone to facilitate things on the floor. With Houston having plenty of cap space entering the offseason, the team signed ... [More]

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason will not play any more summer league games just like Jabari Smith Jr. Eason has proven enough going into his second season in the league and the team won't risk him getting hurt in some meaningless games as they have a huge season on the horizon. The 22-year-old looks to be a big part of the frontcourt rotation as the first guy off of the bench behind Smith. He should have his offensive game unlocked playing with an established guard in Fred VanVleet and Jalen Green who has another year of experience under his belt.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason gathered 20 points with 10 rebounds, five assists, four blocks, and two three-pointers over 30 minutes in Friday's 100-99 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. He buried 7-for-14 from the field and four of six from the line. Eason put his fingerprints all over this one as a playmaker and defender. The 22-year-old was a massive contributor in the hustle department last season, identifying as a disruptive defender and active offensive rebounder. Eason rounded up 2.4 offensive boards and 1.8 combined steals and blocks across just 21.5 minutes per game in his rookie year. Eason may not be well-rounded enough to start in Houston this year, but the 2022 first-rounder's defensive abilities make him someone to consider late in category leagues this fall.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason led his squad with 20 points off the bench as the team ended an 11-game slide Saturday with a 122-110 win over San Antonio. He shot 7-for-11 from the field with a 2-for-3 record from deep and hit 4-for-6 at the foul line. Eason's work across 31 minutes also included five rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks with zero turnovers. The 21-year-old has gained a lot of momentum with his recent outings and looks like a very attractive fantasy option for his all-around ability. Over the last four games, Eason has provided 15.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.25 blocks and 1.5 steals.