Tari Eason agrees to five-year, $81.5 million deal with Rockets
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 12:15 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
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.
- •Tari Eason is 25 years old and 6-foot-8.
- •He shot 35.8% from three-point range last season.
- •Eason averaged double-digit points last season.
- •He has been with the Rockets for four seasons.
- •Eason was selected 17th overall in the 2022 Draft.
- 1:32 AMESPN — Sources: Eason, Rockets agree to 5-years, $81.5M
- 12:15 AMYahoo Sports — Restricted free agent Tari Eason agrees to 5-year, $81.5 million deal to remain with Rockets
"Restricted free agent Tari Eason has agreed to a five-year, $81.5 million deal to return to the Houston Rockets, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Thursday.
"Eason has played four seasons with the Rockets.
Sources
External links- ESPNJul 3, 2026, 1:32 AMSources: Eason, Rockets agree to 5-years, $81.5M
Restricted free agent Tari Eason has agreed to a five-year, $81.5 million deal to return to the Houston Rockets, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Thursday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 12:15 AMRestricted free agent Tari Eason agrees to 5-year, $81.5 million deal to remain with Rockets
Eason has played four seasons with the Rockets.
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