Tari Eason
#17PF · Houston Rockets
All-Rookie 2nd Team '23
Height
6'8"
Weight
215 lbs
Age
24
College
LSU
Experience
3 yrs
Wingspan
7'2.0"
Reach
8'11.5"
Hand Size
9.25" × 11"
C+
D+
B-
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Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsB-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 209 | 10.3 | 6.3 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 41.2% | 35.4% | 74.0% |
| 2025-26 | | 49 | 10.3 | 6.3 | 1.6 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 5/2 | vs LAL | L 78-98 | 37 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5-14 | 2-7 | -14 |
| Thu, 4/30 | @ LAL | W 99-93 | 31 | 18 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$5.7M
Guaranteed
$5.7M
AAV
$5.7M/yr
Guaranteed %100%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
C+
Fair Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Tari Eason's $5.7M AAV deal with Houston earns a C+ Contract Value Index (CVI) grade, reflecting a modest overpay for a player showing flashes but lacking consistency. The second-year forward's B- performance grade indicates he's settling into a solid rotational role, demonstrating the defensive versatility and energy that made him an intriguing draft pick, but his offensive limitations and inconsistent minutes suggest he's not quite worth premium backup money yet. At $5.7M annually, Houston is paying above-average money for what remains a middling contributor who hasn't proven he can be a reliable 25-30 minute player on a competitive roster. The Rockets are essentially betting on continued development rather than paying for proven production, which creates modest negative value in the current market. While Eason's defensive upside and athletic tools provide some justification for the investment, this contract feels like Houston jumped the gun by about $1-2M annually given his current output. The C+ grade reflects a deal that isn't egregiously bad but represents poor resource allocation for a team still building toward contention.
Performance Analysis
B-
#25 of 84 Power Forwards
FCA+
Tari Eason earns a B- Performance grade this season — a quality starter-level power forward putting up solid numbers for the Houston Rockets. Through 209 games, Tari is contributing 10.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game in his role. Tari's strongest area is RPG at 6.3, which compares favorably to the power forward median of 5.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 1.6 (power forward median: 4.0). Among 84 NBA power forwards graded this season, Tari ranks 25th. As a All-Rookie 2nd Team talent at just 24, Tari's development trajectory suggests the best is yet to come for the Houston Rockets.
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