As the Houston Rockets neared the end of their offseason, it became clear that their primary financial priorities fell upon extending two players: Kevin Durant and Tari Eason.
Yet, while the team was able to extend Durant on a two-year, $90 million contract before the start of the season, they failed to reach an agreement with Tari Eason prior to today's deadline, and he will now become a restricted free agent next offseason.
While this does not indicate that Eason will not sign with the Rockets long term, it does indicate that there is some sort of disconnect between him and the organization, and Houston now does not have all of its affairs in order heading into the season.