Tari Eason Signs Big Deal with Rockets | NBA News

Tari Eason is locking in for another season with the Houston Rockets on a five-year, $81.5M deal — a major commitment that underscores the team’s win-now mentality with Kevin Durant. After turning down a max extension to test free agency, Eason returns as a defensive anchor and key offensive contributor, averaging over 10 points and 6 rebounds in under 26 minutes last season. Known for his hustle and elite steal percentage, he’ll likely slot in as the second option behind Durant and Smith — but his shot consistency, especially after a rough stretch in March, could limit his minutes. With veterans like Bogdan Bogdanovic and Jae’Sean Tate around, Eason’s development is critical for Houston’s playoff hopes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/023bb697f6ff9fd5