Tari Eason sinks a floater in the first period vs. the Timberwolves.

Ever since the Rockets relocated to Houston in 1971, the franchise has witnessed some of the most prolific centers in league history suit up in Southeast Texas. Whether it be Elvin Hayes, Moses Malone Ralph Sampson,

Jabari Smith Jr. will come off the bench tonight for the Rockets. Tari Eason will start instead of FVV. Udoka said it’s to ease Smith back in and take advantage of having Eason in

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Alperen Şengün and Amen Thompson represented the Houston Rockets in the NBA’s new All-Star tournament, which had its pros and cons, Sunday in San Francisco.

Dillon Brooks got a latest trolling directed towards him from his Houston Rockets teammate Tari Eason for his pre-game outfit.

Houston Rockets third-year forward Tari Eason had one of the best games of his career in his final showing before the All-Star break. The former No. 17 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft had 25 points (two shy of a career-best) as the Rockets beat the Phoenix Suns at home in a fourth-quarter comeback.

With Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (ankle strain) sidelined for a 10th straight game, Tari Eason made another start on Tuesday night versus Milwaukee.

Dillon Brooks, Tari Eason and the Rockets look to stay in playoff position when they host the Spurs on Wednesday.

Eason (rest) will not play Wednesday against the Spurs. Eason was in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Bucks, playing 32 minutes with 12 points, six rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals.

After sitting out in Saturday's game against Utah, Eason will start in his return and supplant Jabari Smith from the first unit. Over five games as a starter this season, Eason has averaged 13.4 points,

As expected, Eason will sit out of the second leg of the Rockets' back-to-back set Saturday after 27 minutes during Friday's win over the Timberwolves. Jabari Smith -- who made his return from a hand fracture Friday -- will likely be placed in the starting lineup due to Eason's injury.