The deadline for extensions has passed, and the Houston Rockets did not extend Tari Eason. Working out his contract has to be their top priority next summer.
For fans, it's a disappointment. Eason is beloved. His brand of aggressive, effortful play has been a staple of the Rockets' strategy.
It wasn't enough to get a deal done.
Who could say why? Perhaps Eason expected too much. Or, the front office is tentative after extending Kevin Durant. The salary cap is limiting, and they couldn't find room for Eason:
But that can't be the case next summer.