It’s the final weekend before the NBA regular season begins, which means you’re coming here for your fantasy basketball drafts.
Should you draft Tari Eason this season? Here’s the latest outlook, projections, and rankings for the Houston Rockets Small Forward.
Should You Draft Tari Eason in Fantasy Basketball?
Tari Eason rebounded well from a lost sophomore season, posting 12.0 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.7 steals, 0.9 blocks, and 1.1 threes in 57 games while playing under 25 minutes per night. His elite per-minute production made him one of Houston’s most valuable players in nine-category formats on a per-game basis. Even with Jabari Smith Jr. entrenched in the frontcourt, Eason’s energy, defensive impact, and versatility allow him to make the most of any role.
The Rockets have a revamped roster after acquiring Kevin Durant and adding veteran depth. This deep rotation, coupled with Amen Thompson’s rise, could limit Eason’s minutes over the course of the season. In the short term, he could see an uptick due to Dorian Finney-Smith’s injury. Eason’s elite steal and block rates, combined with efficient scoring, make him an ideal glue guy for fantasy rosters.
While health and consistency remain the main hurdles, Eason’s defensive upside gives him streaming appeal in any format. At an affordable draft price, Eason is a low-risk investment whose high-energy style ensures quality production whenever he’s on the floor.
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What Are Eason’s Fantasy Basketball Projections This Season?
Based on our proprietary metrics here at PFSN, we project Eason to score 1,909.0 fantasy points this season, with him averaging 11.4 points per game.
This includes 4.4 field goals per game, 1.2 three-pointers per game, 1.3 free throws per game, 6.4 rebounds per game, 1.2 assists per game, 1.6 steals per game, and 0.7 blocks per game.
Where Does Tari Eason Rank in the Upcoming Fantasy Basketball Season?
Eason is ranked 102nd overall and 17th at his position. The five players ranked ahead of him overall include Draymond Green, Bradley Beal, Matas Buzelis, Jakob Poeltl, and Kyle Kuzma.
The five players ranked behind him overall include Keyonte George, Santi Aldama, Toumani Camara, Scoot Henderson, and De’Andre Hunter.
The five players ranked ahead of him at his position include Kawhi Leonard, Andrew Wiggins, OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges, and Buzelis.
The five players ranked behind him at his position include Camara, Hunter, Kelly Oubre Jr., Cam Whitmore, and Zaccharie Risacher.
