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Rockets Secure Tari Eason with Fully Guaranteed Five-Year, $81.5 Million Deal

Eason averaged 12.8 points in the playoffs and became a restricted free agent after Houston missed an October extension deadline.

  • On Thursday, restricted free agent Tari Eason agreed to a five-year, $81.5 million deal to return to the Houston Rockets, ESPN's Shams Charania reported.
  • The Rockets and Eason failed to reach an extension agreement before the October deadline, prompting him to play the season out as a restricted free agent to secure more guaranteed money.
  • Eason, 25, played a career-high 25 minutes per game last season, appearing in 60 games with 34 starts while averaging 10.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.2 steals for head coach Ime Udoka.
  • Retaining Eason provides vital depth for Udoka's rotation as the Rockets navigate the second apron and pursue competitiveness in the Western Conference.
  • The team aims to rebuild after their first-round playoff loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, focusing on their young core while managing injuries that disrupted the previous season.
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Houston Rockets offer successful player a five-year contract. The post Houston Rockets Keep Alperen’s Teammate appeared first on Eurohoops.

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hoopsrumors.com broke the news on Thursday, July 2, 2026.
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