Tari Eason agrees to five-year, $81.5 million deal with Rockets

Tari Eason and the Houston Rockets have reached an agreement on a five-year, $81.5 million contract, ensuring his continuation with the team. The 25-year-old forward, who has spent four seasons with the Rockets, averaged double-digit scoring last season and shot 35.8% from three-point range. Eason was drafted 17th overall by the Rockets in 2022 and has emerged as an important depth piece for the team, making 34 starts last season. This contract solidifies his role moving forward as the Rockets prepare for the next season.

• 8:02 PMYahoo Sports — Rockets secure Tari Eason with fully guaranteed five-Year, $81.5 million deal
• 1:59 AMYahoo Sports — Rockets agree to re-sign Tari Eason to five-year, $81-million contract
• 1:32 AMESPN — Sources: Eason, Rockets agree to 5-years, $81.5M
• 12:45 AMYahoo Sports — Rockets Re-Sign Eason to a Very Team Friendly Deal
• 12:20 AMYahoo Sports — Tari Eason signs five-year deal to stay with Houston
• 12:15 AMYahoo Sports — Restricted free agent Tari Eason agrees to 5-year, $81.5 million deal to remain with Rockets