Eason will start in Thursday's game against the Timberwolves, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
The 23-year-old will supplant Aaron Holiday in the starting five after missing Tuesday's loss to the Nets due to lower left leg injury management. Over his last five outings (one start), Eason has averaged 9.4 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.2 three-pointers and 1.0 blocks across 27.6 minutes per contest.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Off injury report Thursday
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Eason (lower leg) is not on the injury report for Thursday's game against Minnesota.
Eason is expected to return to game action after missing Tuesday's loss to Brooklyn due to lower left leg injury management. Over his last five outings (one start), the 23-year-old has averaged 9.4 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.2 three-pointers and 1.0 blocks across 27.6 minutes per contest.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Resting Tuesday
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Eason has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Nets due to left lower leg injury management.
With Alperen Sengun (calf) sidelined, Eason made his first start of the season Monday and posted 12 points (5-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, three blocks, one assist and one steal over 34 minutes in a 124-118 loss to New York. However, he'll take a seat for the second night of a back-to-back, which has been standard procedure since he returned to action in mid-January following a month-long injury absence. Eason should be back in action Thursday in Minnesota.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Shines on both ends in start
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Eason posted 12 points (5-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, three blocks, one assist and one steal over 34 minutes in Monday's 124-118 loss to New York.
Eason got his first starting nod of the year Monday, replacing Steven Adams in the starting five with Alperen Sengun (calf) sidelined. Eason showcased strong two-way play, notching a team-high trio of blocks while finishing as one of six Rockets in double figures in scoring. Eason matched a season-high mark in blocks while posting his 20th outing with 10 or more points.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Starting sans Sengun
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Eason will start in Monday's game against the Knicks, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.
The 23-year-old forward will supplant Steven Adams in the starting five with Alperen Sengun (calf) sidelined. Over his last five outings, Eason has averaged 9.4 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 24.8 minutes per contest.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Off injury report for Thursday
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Eason (leg) is off the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Grizzlies.
The Rockets gave Eason the night off Tuesday against the Hawks for injury management, but the forward is all set to be available Thursday. Following an extended absence, Eason has averaged 10.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.3 steals and 1.2 threes in 23.5 minutes over his last six contests from Houston's bench.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Struggles with shot
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Eason recorded six points (2-10 FG, 2-7 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and one steal in 25 minutes during Monday's 114-112 victory over Boston.
Eason had a couple of strong showings when he returned from his injury Jan. 16, but he's gone cold since. Over his past four games, Eason has shot 33.3 percent from the field with averages of 7.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 2.5 steals and 1.5 three-pointers. The workloads have been less than ideal, as well, as he saw 23.2 minutes per game in that stretch.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Getting maintenance Tuesday
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Eason has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Hawks due to left lower leg injury management.
Eason will get a breather for the second leg of a back-to-back set after logging six points (2-10 FG, 2-7 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and one steal in 25 minutes during Monday's 114-112 victory over Boston. Fantasy managers can expect him back in action Thursday against Memphis. The Rockets list Cam Whitmore (illness) as questionable, and if he ends up joining Eason in street clothes, head coach Ime Udoka could open up more minutes for reserves such as Aaron Holiday and Jae'Sean Tate.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Puts up 16 points in return
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Eason (lower leg) tallied 16 points (6-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-5 FT), four rebounds and one steal across 24 minutes Thursday in the Rockets' 132-127 loss to the Kings.
Eason had missed the Rockets' previous 13 games due to left lower leg injury management. Still, he wasn't eased back into the mix, as the 24 minutes he received exceeded his season-long average (22.8 per game). The third-year forward offered a nice scoring punch off the bench but didn't deliver his usual output in the defensive categories, where he's provided most of his value this season. In any case, now that Eason is healthy again and immediately playing normal minutes, he's worthy of at least a cursory pickup in 12-team category leagues. The long-term absence of Jabari Smith (hand) could provide Eason with a window to take on even more minutes in the frontcourt in future contests.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Available to play
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Eason (leg) is available to play Thursday against the Kings, Chris Biderman of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Eason will be returning from a 13-game absence Thursday, and he's expected to be limited to 20-to-25 minutes, according to coach Ime Udoka, as the Rockets ease him back into the mix. Prior to his injury, Eason averaged 11.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.0 blocks and 1.9 steals across 24 appearances.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Upgraded to questionable
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Eason (leg) has been upgraded to questionable for Thursday's game against the Kings.
Eason has missed the past 13 games for Houston, but his questionable designation is an encouraging sign for his fantasy managers, as it means he's officially day-to-day. If he does get the green light to return Thursday, he's likely to face restrictions in his first game or two back.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Downgraded to out Wednesday
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Eason (leg) is out for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Eason will remain sidelined for a 13th straight game with lower leg injury management, and his next chance to play is Thursday against the Kings. Cam Whitmore and Jae'Sean Tate should see more playing time against Denver in Eason's absence.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Doubtful for Wednesday
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Eason (lower leg) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game against Denver.
Eason is expected to miss his 13th consecutive contest Wednesday due to a lower left leg injury. There's no clear timetable for the 23-year-old's return, though Cam Whitmore and Jae'Sean Tate should continue seeing increased playing time if Eason is sidelined once again.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Not playing Monday
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Eason (lower leg) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Grizzlies, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Monday marks the 12th game in a row that Eason will miss due to a left lower-leg injury. His timetable to return isn't clear, but his next chance to play will be Wednesday against the Nuggets.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Doubtful for Monday
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Eason (lower leg) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.
Eason is likely to miss a 12th consecutive game due to a left lower-leg injury. Cam Whitmore and Jae'Sean Tate are likely to continue picking up extra minutes if Eason does in fact remain out.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Not expected to play Saturday
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Eason (lower leg) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against Atlanta.
Eason is expected to miss his 12th consecutive contest while the club manages his lower left leg injury. Cam Whitmore and Jae'Sean Tate should continue absorbing extra minutes off the bench if Eason is sidelined.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Won't play Thursday
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Eason (leg) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Grizzlies.
Eason will miss his 11th straight game Thursday as he continues to try to work his way back from a left lower leg injury. Dillon Brooks and Cam Whitmore will likely continue to shoulder the load with Eason on the mend.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Doubtful for Thursday
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Eason (leg) is doubtful for Thursday's game against the Grizzlies.
Eason is inching closer to returning to Houston's lineup due to a lower leg injury, but he'll likely have to wait until Saturday's matchup against Atlanta at the earliest to do so. If the former first-rounder is ruled out ahead of Thursday's game as expected, Cam Whitmore and Dillon Brooks should continue absorbing additional minutes for the Rockets.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Out Tuesday, could play Thursday
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Eason (leg) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Wizards, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.
Eason will remain out Tuesday, but head coach Ime Udoka told Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston that he's hopeful that the forward will return to action Thursday in Memphis. With Eason sidelined for a 10th consecutive contest Tuesday, the Rockets should have room in the rotation for both Jae'Sean Tate and Cam Whitmore.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Doubtful for Tuesday
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Eason (leg) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Wizards.
If Eason is held out Tuesday, that will be his 10th straight game on the shelf. Jalen Green (knee) is questionable for Tuesday, so Cam Whitmore and Jae'Sean Tate could potentially see more minutes.
