Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason will rejoin the starting lineup on Thursday against the New Orleans Pelicans. He will take the place of Jabari Smith Jr., who is coming off a couple of quiet performances as a starter. Despite moving to the bench on Tuesday against the Indiana Pacers, Eason recorded an impressive double-double with 16 points and 14 rebounds. He has averaged 13.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.5 blocks, and 2.2 steals in six starts this season. Amen Thompson, Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and Alperen Sengun complete Houston's starting lineup against the Pelicans.

According to Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle, Houston Rockets forwardTari Eason(leg) will be out of the lineup for Monday's matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder due to left lower leg injury management. With Eason sidelined, Jabari Smith will likely be in the starting lineup and take on extra minutes. Smith was on the floor for 20 minutes on Saturday against the Kings, posting five points, seven assists, and one block.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) is considered questionable on Monday for the big-time matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The team may keep him out for injury management reasons after his lower leg kept him out of a big chunk of games earlier this season. Dillon Brooks (knee), Amen Thompson (shoulder), and Alperen Sengun (back) are all questionable too, so if Eason does play, he should get plenty of minutes. On the other hand, Jabari Smith Jr. would see a big uptick in minutes. Then, the other open minutes would potentially be split by Cam Whitmore, Jock Landale, and maybe even Jeff Green. Smith was the only one to play in their last game and registered five points, seven rebounds, and one block.

Houston Rockets forwardTari Eason(leg) is unavailable against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. Eason is out due to leg injury management and is getting a rest day for the second half of back-to-back games. The 23-year-old finished with 12 points, six rebounds, two steals, one assist, and one block in 32 minutes of work in a 100-97 win over the Bucks on Tuesday. With Eason sidelined, forward Jabari Smith will likely be in the starting lineup and may have some fantasy upside with extra minutes on the floor.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) is not on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. He missed the last game against the Utah Jazz as he continued to manage a lower leg injury, and the team completed a back-to-back set. Eason has been a starter in each of his last five appearances, but Jabari Smith Jr.'s return to action hurts his chances of maintaining the role going forward. This hurts Eason's fantasy appeal, though he has also been productive coming off the bench, averaging 11.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.9 steals as a member of the second unit this season.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (lower leg) will not be in the lineup on Thursday against the Golden State Warriors. Eason has managed a lower leg injury throughout the campaign, and the team will keep him out of action for the second leg of a back-to-back. On Wednesday, Eason had a big night against the Phoenix Suns, scoring a team-high 25 points while also recording nine rebounds, four assists, and three steals in 34 minutes. Eason started instead of Aaron Holiday, who may move back to the starting unit for Thursday's action. At the same time, Cam Whitmore and Jae'Sean Tate could see a few extra minutes with Eason unavailable.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (lower leg) will be inactive against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday. The 23-year-old will sit out the second leg of a back-to-back after posting 12 points, six rebounds, and three blocks across 34 minutes in a starting role on Monday against the New York Knicks. Jae'Sean Tate and Cam Whitmore should feature more in the rotation with Eason out. Tate also started on Monday but logged only 22 minutes, finishing with eight points, six assists, and one steal. Whitmore went for 18 points in 23 minutes off the bench and picked up five rebounds with a pair of steals and one block.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) will not play against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday. He will miss the second game of a back-to-back as Eason manages a left lower leg injury. The 23-year-old has missed significant time this season because of the injury, so it makes sense that the Rockets want to avoid risking a re-aggravation. Jae'Sean Tate is expected to see increased playing time on Tuesday, particularly since Cam Whitmore (illness) is questionable for the game. However, Tate is not a reliable source of fantasy value.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) has been upgraded to available ahead of Thursday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Eason has missed over a month of action due to a lower leg injury. He will finally return on Thursday, but will unsurprisingly be on a minutes limit for this game. Before the injury, Eason was averaging 11.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.0 assists in 22 minutes per game. When healthy, Eason is a solid contributor, but he won't be an ideal option on Thursday. Head coach Ime Udoka said Eason will play around 20-25 minutes. He could be worth plugging in for season-long formats, but isn't a reliable DFS option for Thursday's slate.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) has officially been ruled out for Wednesday night's game against the Denver Nuggets, according to head coach Ime Udoka. Eason is dealing with a left lower -leg injury that has kept him out of Houston's last 12 games. The Rockets have been able to succeed without Eason so far, though the 23-year-old has provided decent production off of Houston's bench. In his absence, expect Cam Whitmore to get more minutes off the bench, while Amen Thompson gets extended minutes in the starting lineup.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (lower leg) is listed as doubtful on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. The 23-year-old has not played since Dec. 14 and is expected to miss his 13th consecutive game. His timetable to return isn't clear, but his next chance to play will be against the Kings. On Wednesday, if Eason is sidelined again, we should see more of Cam Whitmore and Jae'Sean Tate.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (lower leg) will remain absent on Monday against Memphis. He will sit out a 12th consecutive game for lower leg injury management purposes. Eason enjoyed a strong start to the season but has now missed a month of action. It's unclear when he will be available to return, as the team has kept him on the injury report with a doubtful tag for some time. Eason's absence opens up more playing opportunities for Cam Whitmore and Jae'Sean Tate, but the two lack consistency.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (lower leg) is listed as doubtful for Monday's game against Memphis. The 23-year-old hasn't played since Dec. 14 and is not expected to return to the lineup on Monday as Eason continues to manage a left lower leg injury. Cam Whitmore and Jae'Sean Tate have enjoyed expanded roles during Eason's absence. As a talented scorer, Whitmore has more fantasy appeal, but he tends to blow hot and cold.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Hawks. The 23-year-old has missed the last 11 games. Head coach Ime Udoka recently indicated Eason was close to returning to the court. However, Udoka added that the team wanted to remain cautious, especially at this point in the year. With Jabari Smith Jr. (hand) on the shelf, there should continue to be minutes and scoring opportunities up for grabs. While Fred VanVleet, Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, and Amen Thompson should continue to lead the way on the offensive end, Cam Whitmore, averaging 12.6 points and 3.2 rebounds in January, is worth streaming in most fantasy formats.

Houston Rockets power forward Tari Eason (lower leg) is considered doubtful for Thursday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Tuesday's injury report listed Eason as doubtful with both the left-leg issue and an illness, while Thursday's report mentions only the leg. Eason last played on Saturday, December 14, in an Emirates NBA Cup 2024 semifinal loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Since then, Eason has missed 10 straight games. Eason had surgery on the leg last March. Cam Whitmore and Jae'Sean Tate have taken on more shifts in the rotation during Eason's absence. The Rockets say they are continuing to evaluate him on a day-to-day basis.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) was listed on the injury report as doubtful for Tuesday's road game in Washington. Eason has missed nine straight games due to this lower leg injury management and hasn't played since December 14. He was averaging 11.3 points and 6.3 rebounds in 22.5 minutes per game before being sidelined and was a meaningful contributor off the bench. Since he is unlikely to return Tuesday, Cam Whitmore and Jae'Sean Tate will continue to absorb his minutes, and those two players could each get even more work if Jalen Green (knee) is also out after being listed as questionable.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (lower leg) will remain on the shelf on Sunday versus the Lakers. This will mark his ninth consecutive absence due to lower leg injury management. Cam Whitmore and Jae'Sean Tate have taken on more shifts in the rotation during Eason's absence. However, Amen Thompson has also been out of the lineup because of a suspension. He will return on Sunday, which is bad news for Whitmore and Tate.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (lower leg) has been ruled out for Friday's contest against Boston. His absence will extend to an eighth consecutive game. Eason was listed as doubtful on the initial injury report, suggesting it might take a bit more time until he's ready to play. With Eason out, Cam Whitmore and Jae'Sean Tate have entered the rotation. Both players also benefit from the absences of Jabari Smith Jr. (hand) and Amen Thompson (suspension). However, they will remain in the second unit on Friday, with Rockets head coach Ime Udoka deciding to insert Jeff Green into the starting five as Smith Jr.'s replacement.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) has a chance to return from a four-game absence on Friday after being listed as questionable against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The team has listed him as going through lower leg injury management, after seemingly seeing a flare-up after he last played on December 14. If he's unable to play, Cam Whitmore would likely see added minutes again after he registered 27 points, four rebounds, one assist, and one steal across 27 minutes off of the bench on Thursday.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (lower leg) has picked up a questionable tag ahead of Thursday's encounter with New Orleans. He's missed the past three games while managing a lower leg injury. Eason has established himself as one of the league's most productive bench players, averaging 11.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.9 steals in 22.8 minutes this season. He might have a bigger role to play in Thursday's game due to Dillon Brooks' (ankle), although the team likely will not want to overwork him. Cam Whitmore and Jae'Sean Tate will lose minutes with Eason's return.