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.
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.
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.
As expected, Eason will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery, but he should be back to full strength this summer and will likely be available for training camp in the fall. The No. 17 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft finishes his second season in the NBA with averages of 9.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.9 blocks in 21.8 minutes per game, numbers that are nearly identical to his averages as a rookie. Eason is a promising young player, but the Rockets also have Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith, Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore as ascending frontcourt options, which puts a ceiling on Eason's fantasy value heading into 2024-25.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Out for season
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Rockets coach Ime Udoka announced Saturday that Eason will undergo season-ending surgery on his left leg, according to Houston sideline reporter Vanessa Richardson.
Eason had a benign growth on his lower leg bone that flared up after a contact injury. Eason has a timetable of four months, so while he's out for the remainder of the season, he should be ready in advance of the 2024-25 season. He'll finish the campaign with averages of 9.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.4 steals.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Without return timeline
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Coach Ime Udoka said Sunday that Eason (lower leg) still doesn't have a clear return timetable, Kelly Iko of The Athletic reports.
Eason hasn't played since Jan. 1 and will likely remain out for at least a few more weeks, if not the entire season. Udoka added that Eason and the Rockets are getting multiple opinions on the injury before deciding what's next in Eason's rehab.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Ruled out for Sunday
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Eason (lower leg) is out for Sunday's game against the Thunder.
Eason hasn't played since Jan. 1 due to a left lower leg injury and will likely be eased back into action with a light role whenever he's formally cleared to suit up. His next chance to play will come in a rematch against Oklahoma City on Feb. 27.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Not yet cleared to play
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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.
The Rockets are likely to provide a follow-up on Eason's status once the evaluation is completed, but since he didn't resume practicing with the team Wednesday, the second-year forward looks safe to rule out for back-to-back games Thursday and Friday versus the Pelicans and Suns, respectively, to open the post-break schedule. Eason hasn't played since Jan. 1 due to the left lower leg injury and will likely be eased back into action with a light role whenever he's formally cleared to suit up.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Out through All-Star break
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Eason (lower leg) will be re-evaluated after the All-Star break, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.
DuBose notes that Eason is still experiencing "lingering pain," so the team will hold off on evaluating him further until after the break. The LSU product hasn't seen action since Jan. 1 due to a lower left leg injury.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Remains sidelined
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Eason (lower leg) is out for Monday's game against the Knicks.
Eason will miss a 22nd straight game due to a lower leg injury. His next opportunity to suit up will come Wednesday against the Grizzlies.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Out Saturday
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Eason (lower leg) will not play in Saturday's tilt versus the Hawks, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.
Eason's absence will mark his 21st straight missed game due to a lower leg injury. Monday's matchup with the Knicks will be his next opportunity to return.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Still sidelined
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Eason (lower leg) won't play in Friday's game versus the Raptors.
Eason's absence streak will extend to 20 games Friday due to a lower leg injury. His next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Atlanta.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Ruled out Tuesday
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Eason (lower leg) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Indiana.
Tuesday will mark Eason's 19th game missed due to injury, but his recent participation in basketball activities is an encouraging sign he may return soon. Jae'Sean Tate and Jeff Green will continue to see extended playing time until Eason returns.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Could return next week
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Coach Ime Udoka said Thursday that Eason (lower leg) has started to ramp up his activity level and could rejoin the Rockets next week, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.
Eason has started playing 1-on-1 and 2-on-2 during practices and appears to be trending toward a return to game action. He'll likely remain sidelined Friday against Toronto and Sunday against the Timberwolves but could be in the mix to return as early as Tuesday against Indiana. Once he's cleared to return, it wouldn't be surprising to see Eason face a minutes restriction during his first few games back.
Rockets' Tari Eason: Absence to continue Wednesday
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Eason (leg) is out for Wednesday's game against New Orleans.
Eason could ramp up his activity at practice this week, but he will remain sidelined Wednesday and has not taken the court since Jan. 1. Cam Whitmore has thrived with increased usage, averaging 16.2 points and 6.5 rebounds in 22.5 minutes across his last six games.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Ruled out for Monday
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Eason (lower leg) is listed as out for Monday's game against the Lakers.
Eason will be sidelined Monday for a 15th straight game due to left lower leg injury management, but his return could be forthcoming. According to Ben DuBose of USA Today, Rockets head coach Ime Udoka said Wednesday that Eason is scheduled to advance to contact practices this week. If Eason is able to practice Tuesday without any restrictions, he could be available to play as soon as Wednesday versus the Pelicans.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Still out
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Eason (lower leg) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Nets.
Eason will miss his 14th straight game Saturday due to a lower leg injury. His next chance to play is Monday's matchup with the Lakers.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Won't play Friday
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Eason (lower leg) is out for Friday's game versus the Hornets.
Eason's absence streak will extend to 13 games Friday due to left lower leg injury management. Eason's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Brooklyn.
