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December 25, 2025
Starting vs. Lakers
Eason will start Thursday's game against the Lakers, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Analysis
Eason will make just his second start of the season Thursday. Josh Okogie will come off the bench.
December 22, 2025
Offers efficient scoring in return
Eason (lower leg) tallied 16 points (6-8 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal across 16 minutes Sunday in the Rockets' 125-124 overtime loss to the Kings.
Analysis
Eason made his first appearance for the Rockets since Nov. 14, after he had initially been sidelined due to a right oblique strain before having his return further delayed when he experienced general soreness in his left lower leg during the ramp-up process. The fourth-year forward was able to avoid a major setback due to the latter issue and excelled in his return Sunday, with his 16-point effort fueled by some red-hot shooting from downtown. A career 36.8 percent shooter from long distance, Eason shouldn't be relied upon to make a regular impact in that area, but he's proven to be an excellent per-minute contributor in the rebounds, steals and blocks categories. Eason could see his playing time tick up slightly in future games, though he'll have a ceiling on his minutes upside while the likes of Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith and Alperen Sengun are all available in the Houston frontcourt.
December 21, 2025
Good to go Sunday
Eason (leg) is good to go for Sunday's game against the Kings.
Analysis
Eason hasn't played since mid-November, so the Rockets may ease him back into the rotation Sunday with a modest workload. For the season, Eason has made 11 appearances with averages of 11.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 2.5 three-pointers.
December 20, 2025
Won't play Saturday
Eason (lower leg) has been ruled out for Saturday's game in Denver.
Analysis
Eason hasn't played since mid-November due to a left lower leg injury. His next chance to suit up will come Sunday in Sacramento.