Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) is set to undergo season-ending surgery on Monday, according to head coach Ime Udoka. He continued by saying a benign growth was found on Eason's left shinbone. It's believed to be a pain-tolerance issue, but the team has ultimately decided to have the second-year forward undergo surgery. Given recent history, Eason faces around a four-month recovery timetable. He's expected to be ready in time for next season. In the meantime, Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore should continue seeing additional playing time.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) is working with the team to get multiple other medical opinions on his leg injury according to head coach Ime Udoka. The 22-year-old hasn't played since January 1 and he's been continually listed on the injury report with "left lower leg injury management." At this point, it seems like the team's doctors aren't exactly sure what's going on with Eason's leg, and it still doesn't feel good enough to practice or take the floor in a game. Now that the season is already creeping into March, further medical opinions may extend Eason's absence into April or maybe even the rest of the season. That official word will come after the doctor visits, so fantasy managers will want to stay tuned. In the meantime, Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore will likely keep receiving additional minutes.

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka said Wednesday that forward Tari Eason (leg) is slated to be re-evaluated, but the second-year forward won't play on Thursday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Eason hasn't played since New Year's Day, but expect another update on his status ahead of Friday's meeting with the Phoenix Suns. Cam Whitmore (ankle) is available to play the sixth-man role for the Rockets in the meantime and sports some deep-league fantasy appeal.

Houston Rockets forwards Tari Eason (leg) and Cam Whitmore (ankle) remain sidelined for Wednesday's tilt against the Memphis Grizzlies. No surprise here on Eason's front, as head coach Ime Udoka revealed before Monday's win over the New York Knicks that the 2022 first-rounder is still experiencing "lingering pain" in his left lower leg stemming from a stress reaction in the preseason. Whitmore will miss a third straight game due to a sprained right ankle, and Feb. 22's matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans will be both players' next chance to return. With Fred VanVleet (adductor) also out, Aaron Holiday is averaging 14.0 points, 4.0 assists, and 2.3 treys on 42.9% shooting from beyond the arc in 24.9 minutes over his past four games as Houston's sixth man and is a short-term fantasy solution for points, threes, and dimes until the team gets healthier.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) will not return to action for Monday's matchup with the New York Knicks. The Rockets initially had an eye toward Eason returning at some time last week, but they will continue to keep the second-year forward off the court for at least one more game. Houston has one more contest before the All-Star break against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, but fantasy managers should probably expect them to hold Eason out for that one at this point. With Cam Whitmore (ankle) also sidelined on Monday, look for Dillon Brooks to handle plenty of minutes. Brooks has been a top-150 option for most of the campaign, most recently averaging 15.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 2.4 three-pointers, and 0.9 steals through his prior 11 games, but he draws a tough assignment against a Knicks squad allowing the third-fewest average points (109.9) in the NBA during 2023-24.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) remains out for Friday's meeting with the Toronto Raptors. There was hope that Eason could return from his lengthy absence at some point this week after recently returning to basketball activities, but he's still not ready to go and will aim to return on Saturday against the Atlanta Hawks in the final outing of Houston's four-game road trip. First-round rookie Cam Whitmore has been the direct fantasy beneficiary of Eason's absence, providing instant offense from the Rockets bench with averages of 13.5 points, 4.1 boards, and 2.0 triples on 40.4% shooting from three-point land in just 19.4 minutes covering his last 22 games. Whitmore's not helping much in fantasy outside of those categories, but he remains a deep-league streamer for points and treys against a Raptors squad that's struggled to defend opposing swingmen this year.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) is still listed as out for Friday's matchup versus the Toronto Raptors. As Houston continues to manage the left lower leg of Eason, the 2022 first-rounder has reportedly begun playing 1-on-1 and 2-on-2 in practice. Head coach Ime Udoka also said on Thursday, per Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston, that Eason could return to game action next week following over a month of missed action, so that likely means the forward is on the wrong side of questionable for Sunday's contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves. First-round rookie Cam Whitmore is coming into his own a bit over his last 10 games, averaging 15.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 2.3 triples on 39.7% shooting from beyond the arc since Jan. 13 and is worth streaming in deeper fantasy leagues for the time being.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) is listed as out for Friday's game versus the Charlotte Hornets. Head coach Ime Udoka said on Wednesday that Eason will begin contact drills next week, so his absence on Friday isn't surprising, as the Rockets continue to manage the 2022 first-rounder's left lower leg. With that said, don't expect Eason back in Houston's lineup on Saturday against the Brooklyn Nets. Cam Whitmore has averaged 11.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.6 triples, and 0.9 steals through his past dozen games.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Eason was a limited participant during Tuesday's practice, so it's not shocking to see the Rockets hold him out for another game. Cam Whitmore figures to have an increased role while Eason sits out. Whitmore struggled during their last game, but he could be worth a look as a low-end streaming option on Wednesday.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) will miss a 10th consecutive game on Saturday against Utah. He was ruled out for one-to-two weeks on Jan. 10 but still isn't game-ready. The team is trying to manage a left lower leg injury with him, and Rockets head coach Ime Udoka said on Friday that he wants Eason to be pain-free when he returns. Eason is one of the top defensive players on the Rockets roster and has averaged close to 22 minutes a night. With him out of the picture, Cam Whitmore has entered the rotation. He's averaging 10.9 points and 3.8 rebounds for the month but has been fairly inconsistent with his performances.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) is set to miss his fourth straight game on Wednesday. Head coach Ime Udoka mentioned that the team is giving Eason time to rest and recover, so he could miss the next week or two. That means, Eason could be looking at another four missed games over the next week. The Rockets are banged up at the forward spot right now. That means, Jae'Sean Tate should continue to see big minutes, but he hasn't really been producing. That being said, Tate won't be anything more than a deep league option for the moment.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) will not be available for Wednesday's clash with the Chicago Bulls as the team continues to manage his left lower leg. This is starting to become a bit of a concern, as it's unclear if Eason has suffered a setback or if this treatment is part of Houston's plan of load management after he sustained a stress reaction during the preseason. Though Eason's sporadic absences are certainly frustrating, the 2022 first-rounder was starting to pick up steam before returning to the shelf with averages of 13.6 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.6 steals, and 1.0 treys in 26.2 minutes over his last 10 games. Since Dillon Brooks (oblique) remains on the sidelines with Eason, Cam Whitmore, Jeff Green, and Jae'Sean Tate will all be candidates for extended run on Wednesday.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) will remain sidelined on Monday while he continues to deal with a lower leg injury. This will be the 22-year-old's fourth consecutive game missed after stringing together a good stretch of five games. There hasn't been any timetable for a return or a report on how severe the leg injury is, so fantasy managers will want to stay tuned for more updates throughout the week. Eason was seeing around 27 minutes a night off of the bench, so it's a bigger void to fill. With Dillon Brooks (oblique) also out, the Rockets have given Jae'Sean Tate and Jeff Green more opportunities. Both of which are solid streaming options for those managers who need a backup plan in the meantime.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) was originally listed as questionable on Friday morning, but has since been downgraded and will not play against the Minnesota Timberwolves. This is going to be his second consecutive absence while he manages left lower leg soreness. His injury doesn't seem to be too severe since he's received questionable tags and only has been downgraded on the day of the game. So, hopefully, this will be his last missed game, but that means Amen Thompson, Jeff Green, and Cam Whitmore should keep receiving extra minutes off the bench. Thompson seems to get the most minutes so far, so he seems to be the top streaming option of the three.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) has been downgraded from questionable to out on Wednesday versus the Brooklyn Nets due to left lower leg soreness. The Rockets have been fairly selective with Eason's off days following his preseason stress reaction, considering Wednesday is neither the first nor second night of a back-to-back. Eason should be back in the lineup on Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but he might not be available when Houston concludes a seven-game homestand on Saturday. Though Eason remains relatively raw offensively, fantasy managers in nine-category leagues should put up with his routine maintenance. In just 21.8 minutes per night, the 22-year-old disruptive defender is manufacturing 9.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 2.3 combined steals and blocks per game. More minutes will be available for Jae'Sean Tate and Amen Thompson against the Nets.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) remains on the injury report as questionable ahead of Wednesday's home game against the Nets. He's carried the tag around with him for a few games now, but Eason has featured in five straight contests. The 22-year-old is dealing with soreness in his left lower leg. Jae'Sean Tate and Jeff Green are the primary options to cover Eason's minutes if he doesn't suit up on Wednesday. Tate is the better fantasy option of the two, and he's already gained a bit of momentum by replacing Dillon Brooks (oblique) in the starting unit.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) is questionable for Monday's matchup against Detroit. Eason has struggled with a left leg problem for a bit but has played in each of the past four games. However, he's carried a minutes restriction and clearly isn't at 100 percent, as he's become a regular on the injury report. The 22-year-old has provided great frontcourt cover off the bench, averaging 9.4 points and 7.1 rebounds in 21.7 minutes. Jae'Sean Tate and Jeff Green should feature more heavily if Eason can't play in Monday's very favorable matchup against the worst team in the league, especially if Jabari Smith Jr. (ankle) remains out.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) has been tagged as questionable on Friday for the team's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. He's been able to play 20 or more minutes in the last three games, so it seems this injury is more of a minor pain tolerance type of deal. If he's able to play, his fantasy value will be even higher since Jabari Smith Jr. (ankle) has already been ruled out. He could move into the starting lineup if that's the case and his output in games with over 25 minutes has been more than satisfying for fantasy managers. If he ends up getting ruled out though, Jae'Sean Tate, Cam Whitmore, and Jeff Green could all see added opportunities.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) will suit up on Tuesday against the Indiana Pacers as the team continues to monitor his left lower leg soreness. It was somewhat concerning to see Eason out on Dec. 20 without a second game on the front or back end of that date, since rest days tend to arrive under those circumstances, but he returned to play for 20 minutes on Saturday. But Tuesday is the first leg of a back-to-back, so Eason could sit Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns. Fantasy managers should stay patient with Eason despite erratic playing time, as the disruptive 2022 first-rounder is dominating the glass for 7.1 rebounds (5.1 offensive) and defensive stats (1.9 combined steals and blocks) in just 21.0 minutes per game alongside a sharp 39.5% shooting clip from downtown. Eason possesses the tools to be a nine-category stud, and Tuesday's matchup with Indiana (second-worst defensive efficiency rating) is also very appealing.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. Eason sat out of Wednesday's game as well due to left leg soreness. His absence led to more minutes for Jae'Sean Tate and Jeff Green off the bench. However, starting forward Jabari Smith Jr. played 42 minutes during Wednesday's game. It looks like Smith is going to benefit the most if Eason is forced to miss another game.