The 2022-23 season is now in its second half, and the Houston Rockets are building their roster with eyes on the future. The development of young talent has been a clear rebuilding focal point, with an emphasis on well-rounded players, not necessarily stars.
When the Rockets took Tari Eason at No. 17 overall in the 2022 NBA draft, they knew they were getting a versatile forward. He’s shown flashes of what made him valuable out of LSU with scoring and rebounding, creating needed flexibility. Rockets head coach Stephen Silas addressed the media after Thursday’s 113-95 home loss to Cleveland and mentioned Eason’s potential as a consistent role player.
