Tari Eason's $81M Deal Guarantees More Than Rejected $100M Extension Offer From Rockets

Tari Eason's $81M Deal Guarantees More Than Rejected $100M Extension Offer From Rockets

Tari Eason was offered a four-year, $100 million contract extension by the Houston Rockets before the start of the 2025-26 season, but ultimately signed a five-year, $81.5 million deal in restricted free agency. The $100 million offer, however, had $65 million in guaranteed money and the new contract at $81.5 million has more guaranteed money. Eason also has a player option and a 10 percent trade kicker. Eason was the 17th overall pick in the 20…

Tari Eason to Re-Sign with the Houston Rockets

The Houston Rockets have agreed to re-sign Tari Eason to a five-year, $81.5 million deal to return to the franchise, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Eason and the Rockets came close to agreeing on an extension last season, but Eason decided to finish the year and enter restricted free agency, a decision that worked out well for him as he secured a long-term contract to remain in Houston. Eason has spent his entire four-year NBA career with t…