Eason produced 20 points (9-15 FG, 0-4 3PT, 2-3 FT), one rebound, two steals and one block across 21 minutes of Tuesday's 130-128 preseason win over the Pelicans.

EDGE Analysis

Eason made his third appearance of the preseason Tuesday and saw his biggest workload yet -- the Rockets have been ramping him up slowly after an injury-plagued 2024-25 season. If the preseason is any indication, Eason looks to be in mid-season form and projects to see minutes in the mid-to-high 20s as a key member of the second unit this season.

Eason (undisclosed) is available off the bench for Wednesday's preseason game against the Jazz, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eason got the starting nod in Houston's preseason opener Monday against the Hawks, but he's riding with the second unit to accommodate for Kevin Durant's first appearance for the Rockets on Wednesday. Eason has dealt with injuries over the past two years, and it remains unclear how the team will handle him for back-to-back sets in 2025-26.

Eason (undisclosed) is questionable for Wednesday's preseason game against Utah, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eason started Monday's preseason opener against Atlanta in place of Kevin Durant (rest), finishing with 10 points, six rebounds and two assists in 11 minutes. Coach Ime Udoka said he'll see how Eason feels before a decision is made. Eason struggled with injuries during the 2024-25 campaign, so it's not a surprise to see the team exercise some caution.

Eason will start in Monday's preseason game against the Hawks, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Kevin Durant (rest) sidelined, Eason will get the starting nod in Houston's preseason opener. The 24-year-old forward is expected to provide a spark off the Rockets' bench in the 2025-26 campaign after averaging 12.0 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.7 steals, 1.5 assists and 0.9 blocks across 24.9 minutes per game in 57 regular-season appearances (16 starts) last season.

Eason registered five points (2-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 16 minutes during Sunday's 103-89 loss to the Warriors in Game 7 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

EDGE Analysis

Eason once again struggled to have an impact, playing fewer than 20 minutes for the fifth straight game. Despite his defensive upside, Eason was somewhat of a liability at times, with his decision-making an obvious frustration for head coach Ime Udoka. The loss brings to an end what was a positive season for the Rockets, and one that should prove vital for such a young team in the years to come.

Eason closed with three points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals over 17 minutes during Monday's 109-106 loss to the Warriors in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

EDGE Analysis

Eason's minutes continue to trend in the wrong direction, as he's seen minutes in the teens in two straight contests with Houston, relying heavily on Dillon Brooks and Amen Thompson on the wings. Eason has struggled overall, shooting 41.4 percent from the field and 25.0 percent from beyond the arc, with 7.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.0 blocks, 1.0 steals and 0.8 three-pointers.

Eason had 14 points (6-9 FG, 2-2 3Pt), six rebounds and one assist across 24 minutes during Wednesday's 109-94 victory over the Warriors in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

EDGE Analysis

This game got heated at times, and at one point, Eason threw a towel at the Warriors when both teams converged into a huddle. As for the actual game, Eason was far more effective Wednesday after being held to six points on 3-of-10 shooting in Game 1. This series will shift to Golden State on Saturday with the teams tied 1-1.

Eason (lower leg) is not on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Nuggets.

EDGE Analysis

The Rockets rested their regular rotation players in the last two contests, but that won't be the case Sunday, because this is the final chance the Rockets will have to log competitive minutes until the playoffs start April 19. As such, Eason should handle his regular workload in the frontcourt, though it's uncertain if he'll start or come off the bench. Eason is averaging 13.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.3 steals per game while starting in 12 of his 20 appearances since the All-Star break.

Eason is out for Friday's game versus the Lakers due to left lower leg injury management.

EDGE Analysis

Eason, along with many of Houston's regulars, has been ruled out for Friday's contest due to the team already being locked into the second seed in the Western Conference. In his absence, Cam Whitmore, Nate Williams and Jeff Green are candidates to receive increased playing time. Eason's next chance to suit up is Sunday's regular-season finale against Denver.

Eason is part of the first unit for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dillon Brooks (rest) and Jabari Smith (groin) won't play Wednesday, allowing Eason to join the starting five for the 16th time this season. The 23-year-old forward is averaging 14.9 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.9 steals and 1.3 blocks per game as a starter in 2024-25.