Tari Eason signs new contract with Rockets ahead of 2026-27 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 5:12 PM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
Tari Eason, a forward for the Houston Rockets, has secured a new five-year, $81 million contract ahead of the 2026-27 season. Eason played 60 games last season, averaging 10.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, and performing well defensively despite battling injuries. The Rockets' coaching staff is expected to utilize him more effectively this season as one of their key reserves, focusing on improving his offensive performance alongside his strong defensive skills. Eason aims to refine his shooting following a drop in three-point efficiency in the previous season.
- •Eason averaged 10.5 points and 6.3 rebounds in 2025-26.
- •He played the most games since his rookie season last year.
- •Contract includes a player option for the fifth year.
- •Eason's focus this season is on improving his shooting efficiency.
- •Rockets head coach plans to use Eason as a key reserve.
- 5:12 PMYahoo Sports — Tari Eason has quietly become one of the the Rockets' most valuable players. What's next in 2026-27?
"Tari Eason earned a new contract wiih his defense and rebounding but forward has ways to grow in 2026-27 season.
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