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"
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| 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 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$5.7M
Guaranteed
$5.7M
AAV
$5.7M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Tari Eason's one-year, $5.7M AAV deal earns a C+ CVI, reflecting a fair-value contract for a fourth-year player whose development trajectory remains frustratingly unclear. His 10.3 PPG and 6.3 RPG production across 49 games shows solid rotational numbers, but the inconsistent shooting performance and recent ejection highlight the volatility that has defined his NBA tenure despite earning All-Rookie 2nd Team honors in 2023. At $5.7M for a 24-year-old power forward, the salary sits in reasonable territory for a bench-to-starter depth piece, though it's not exactly a bargain given his questionable role security under coach Udoka. The prolonged offensive struggles and shooting droughts create legitimate concerns about whether Eason can develop into the reliable contributor Houston needs, with his athleticism and dunking ability providing tantalizing flashes but insufficient consistency. The one-year term structure actually works in Houston's favor here, giving the organization flexibility to reassess his fit without long-term financial commitment as questions mount about his long-term trajectory in their frontcourt rotation.
Performance Analysis
Tari Eason earns a C+ Performance grade — solid for a ascending player entering his prime window, with room to grow into a larger role. 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 29th. 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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