Tari Eason responds to critics after Rockets contract extension
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 4:53 AM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Tari Eason, forward for the Houston Rockets, addressed social media critics following his five-year, $81.5 million contract extension announced less than two weeks ago. Critics questioned the valuation of his new deal and called for his trade. Eason defended his performance on X, stating that critics cannot comprehend the pressures of his position. His mother also criticized the negativity directed at her son online, urging detractors to reconsider their comments. Eason averaged 10.5 points and 6.3 rebounds last season, experiencing a shooting slump toward the end, but is expected to show improvement in the upcoming season.
- •Tari Eason signed a five-year, $81.5 million extension with the Rockets.
- •Critics have expressed dissatisfaction with Eason's performance and contract valuation.
- •Eason averaged 10.5 points and 6.3 rebounds in the 2025-26 season.
- •His mother also responded to online negativity, defending him against critics.
- •Eason is expected to perform better in the upcoming 2026-27 season.
- 1:18 PMYahoo Sports — Rockets' $81.5 million man silences doubters with fiery social media post
- 4:53 AMYahoo Sports — Rockets’ Tari Eason Fires Back At Critics After $81.5 Million Extension: You Can’t Walk A Mile In My Shoes
"Tari Eason broke his silence after signing an extension with the Rockets, firing back at critics who questioned whether he deserved the deal.
"The Rockets forward Tari Eason responds to his critics with a strong message on social media.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 16, 2026, 1:18 PMRockets' $81.5 million man silences doubters with fiery social media post
Tari Eason broke his silence after signing an extension with the Rockets, firing back at critics who questioned whether he deserved the deal.
- Yahoo SportsJul 16, 2026, 4:53 AMRockets’ Tari Eason Fires Back At Critics After $81.5 Million Extension: You Can’t Walk A Mile In My Shoes
The Rockets forward Tari Eason responds to his critics with a strong message on social media.
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