Not extended, Tarry Eason still plans to move to Houston
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Come on Jaden Ivey, Benedikt Mathurin, Jalen Duren or Jeremy Sochan, Tara Eason is one of these players in the 2022 draft who has not been extended a year from the expiration of their rookie contract. Unlike his teammate Jabari Smith Jrtherefore, he began the 2025/26 season with no guarantee of his long-term future with the Rockets.
A situation that could cause some pressure… but which the person concerned takes with philosophy.
« It’s business and nothing personal » does he accept. « I don’t think it really changes my goal: I’m here to try to win a title with Houston. That’s really what I focus on. »
Protected by his franchise, Tarry Eason will be a protected “free agent” in the summer of 2026. A status that gives the Rockets control over his short-term future. But for him, there is no doubt that he is thinking about leaving.
Increased responsibilities?
« Of course (I want to stay) » secures the 17th pick in the 2022 draft. « I was recruited here, this is my home, I was brought here. It’s like a family to me, from day one. So obviously I want to stay. »
Ambitious, Tari Eason also hopes he can benefit from a more prominent role in the Ime Udoka offense. After finishing the 2024/25 season with an average of 12 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.7 assists…
« I think in the pre-season I had more opportunities to create for the team, so that’s all I can ask for: to have a chance. And that’s what I think was done. It’s up to me to make the most of it now » admits, before missing his first meeting against the Thunder: 3 points on 1/6, 4 turnovers.
| Tara Eason | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | The team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | That | Pd | Ft | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2022-23 | NEW | 82 | 22 | 44.8 | 34.3 | 75.2 | 2.4 | 3.7 | 6.0 | 1.1 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 9.3 |
| 2023-24 | NEW | 22 | 22 | 46.6 | 36.0 | 63.6 | 2.1 | 4.9 | 7.0 | 1.2 | 2.3 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 9.8 |
| 2024-25 | NEW | 57 | 25 | 48.7 | 34.2 | 76.0 | 2.2 | 4.1 | 6.4 | 1.5 | 2.4 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 12.0 |
| 2025-26 | NEW | 1 | 22 | 16.7 | 25.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 3.0 |
How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / 3 points in an attempt; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.
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