Tari Eason’s Struggles Continue
The Rockets forward's shooting has taken a nosedive at the worst possible time.
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - OCTOBER 21: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder guards Tari Eason #17 of the Houston Rockets during the first half at Paycom Center on October 21, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by William Purnell/Getty Images) Getty Images When Rockets forward Tari Eason turned down an extension offer from the Rockets last summer, for an amount reported at around $100 million, he was betting big on himself.
Per reports, the contract was laden with incentives; to that point in his career, Eason had not shown an ability to stay healthy. Eason burst out of the gates this year, emerging as one of the best shooters in the league. At the All-Star break, he was shooting a scorching 46% from long distance.
Things have fallen off a cliff since. After the All-Star break, Eason is now shooting 15% from long range. In February, Eason shot 31.
6% from long distance. In March, he’s shooting an abysmal . 088%.