Houston Chronicle · Apr 22, 2024
Rockets highlight Tari Eason as key piece of budding Core 6
Tari Eason #17 of the Houston Rockets reacts during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on December 15, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee.The Houston Rockets succeeded in kickstarting the oft-cited 'Phase 2' of the franchise's rebuild in 2023-24. Taking the next leap forward in the Western Conference in 2024-25 is a trickier task.
There's the temptation this time of year for fans of eliminated teams to put on their general manager hats and look to the trade market, June's draft and July's free agency as avenues to add talent. For Houston GM Rafael Stone, the biggest pieces he adds this summer may already be on the roster.
