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ESPN Analyst teases absolute nightmare Tari Eason scenario for Rockets

As the Houston Rockets lost starting point guard Fred VanVleet to an ACL injury he suffered in a team mini-camp late in the offseason, it seemed, for many, that all hope was lost for the team's ability to compete of a championship this year.

Now, although the Rockets are left in an exceedingly tight bind as a result of their proximity to the first apron and the number of trade restrictions they have on the various free agents they signed this summer, ESPN Analyst Bobby Marks has teased an uncomfortable solution: trading Tari Eason for a replacement for VanVleet.

This would, undeniably, be a nightmare scenario for Houston, and it something that has been speculated about ever since VanVleet went down. Yet, hearing someone of Marks's caliber say this (in his 2025-26 trade guide, no less), perhaps should raise serious alarm bells for anyone who believes Eason is an integral piece of the team.

Rockets Sixth Man’s Extension Could Define Winning Rotation

The Houston Rockets opened their preseason with a 122–113 win over the Atlanta Hawks on October 6, but it wasn’t Kevin Durant or JD Davison who made the biggest long-term statement. It was Tari Eason, the heartbeat of Houston’s second unit and the team’s most important sixth man: both on the court and at the negotiating table.

Eason’s night was a reflection of what makes him invaluable. In 19 minutes, he produced 10 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists, all while maintaining the kind of defensive energy that has become his signature. His intensity turned the momentum in Houston’s favor multiple times, especially in the second half when the Rockets’ pace began to surge.

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