Tari Eason’s Big Bet on Houston | Houston Rockets News

Houston Rockets News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 27, 2026 · 1m

Tari Eason, the Rockets’ energetic defensive anchor and key offensive piece, just inked a five-year, $81.5M deal to stay in Houston — a hefty contract that comes after he turned down a bigger offer last offseason. Despite shooting struggles down the stretch last year, Eason’s hustle, steals, and rebounding make him vital to the team’s playoff push alongside Durant and Smith. At just 25, he’s entering his prime, and with coach Udoka’s defense-first system, he’s primed to thrive — though his shooting woes could open the door for players like Bogdanovic if he can’t find his stroke. The…