He's going to be motivated to take another leap this year, and his doing so could leave them in a tough position financially.
As the Houston Rockets have begun the season with a 4-2 record, numerous players across the roster have started to settle into their revised roles within the team's rotational structure.
Yet, perhaps none has done so more efficiently than sixth man Tari Eason, who is averaging 11.7 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists through the team's first six games, and, now, the Rockets are learning that they likely should have extended him when they had the chance this past offseason.