Tari Eason
#17PF · Houston Rockets
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 209 | 10.3 | 6.3 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 45.3% | 35.4% | 74.0% |
| 2025-26 | 48 | 10.5 | 6.4 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 41.5% | 37.1% | 73.5% |
| 2024-25 | 7 | 7.6 | 4.3 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 47.7% | 36.8% | 50.0% |
| 2023-24 | 22 | 9.8 | 7.0 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 46.6% | 36.0% | 63.6% |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$5.7M
AAV
$5.7M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Tari Eason's contract with the Houston Rockets grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C CVI grade. At $5.7M per year over 1 year, this is a role player contract. Tari's deal falls in the role player tier for NBA Power Forwards. At 24 years old, Tari is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. This deal represents roughly fair market value — neither a steal nor an overpay. The deal will need consistent performance to grade out as a positive move long-term.
Performance Analysis
Tari Eason earns a C+ Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Power Forward. Across 209 career games, Tari has averaged 10.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game. Tari's strongest metric is FG% at 4530.9, compared to the NBA Power Forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 1.3, below the Power Forward median of 4.0. Among 83 NBA Power Forwards graded this season, Tari ranks 27th in overall performance. Tari will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Houston Rockets.
Current Sentiment
Media and fans express significant frustration with Eason's inconsistent scoring and shooting struggles this season. His recent benching by Udoka signals coaching concerns about on-court production and reliability. At $5.7M annually, he's viewed as underperforming relative to roster expectations and opportunity. The narrative centers on whether slump reflects adjustment issues or declining trajectory post-injury. Fan confidence is pessimistic; many question his role going forward amid free agency uncertainty.
Transaction History
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