Report: Rockets to pick up contract options on Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason

As expected, the Rockets will pick up the third- and fourth-year contract options on Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason, Jalen Green, and Alperen Sengun, per Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle. Contracts for first-round NBA draft picks are only guaranteed for the first two seasons, with the third and fourth at the team’s discretion.