Tari Eason scored 22 points, Alperen Sengun added 21 points, six rebounds and six assists, and the Houston Rockets beat the Brooklyn Nets 137-109 on Monday night for their first victory of the season

The Rockets are expected to reach an agreement with forward Tari Eason on a rookie contract extension before Monday’s deadline,” The Athletic writes.

After the injury-marred season, Eason had a career year in 2024-25, posting 12 points and 6.4 rebounds while playing around 25 minutes per game off the bench. He also showed flashes of his defensive potential as he averaged 1.7 steals and nearly a block per game.

Tari Eason will become a restricted free agent following the 2025-26 NBA season because he and the Rockets could not reach a deal.

The Houston Rockets were given realistic and dream trade ideas to land a new veteran point guard amid Fred VanVleet's injury.

Though Tari Eason and the Houston Rockets didn't agree to a rookie extension before the start of the season, the Rockets reportedly came in with a strong offer.

Eason, who will become a restricted free agent next summer, said he remains focused on winning a championship and wants to return to the Rockets next season.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason, wearing the Angel Reese 1 “Mebounds” colorway, had an outstanding game on Monday against the Brooklyn Nets. After averaging 3.