The Houston Rockets signed Tari Eason to a five-year, $81.5 million fully guaranteed deal on Thursday.
Eason, 25, signed the extension as a restricted free agent. After the Rockets selected him 17th overall in the 2022 draft, Eason now heads into his fifth season with the team and a lot more money in his pocket.
Restricted free agent Tari Eason has agreed to a five-year, $81.5 million deal to return to the Houston Rockets, sources tell ESPN. The deal is fully guaranteed for Eason. pic.twitter.com/C3eRhwXis2
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 3, 2026
The Washington native is coming off a season in which he averaged 10.5 points on 41% shooting (35% 3PT), along with 6.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists.
However, he stepped up further in the playoffs, averaging 13-6 with over two steals per game, including a 16-10 double-double and a 20-8-5 (steals) stat line in Game 4 against the Lakers.
The Rockets have romped to victory over the Lakers and in doing so have avoided the clean sweep. Tari Eason was everywhere with 20 points, 8 rebounds, 5 steals, 2 assists and a block in what was a dominant display by the young roster. They head to LA for game 5 and must win to… pic.twitter.com/zGUIgOQpeR
— NBA Australia (@NBA_AU) April 27, 2026
