As the Houston Rockets have had a monster offseason, their relatively unnoticed trade of Cam Whitmore to the Washington Wizards could have huge implications for their roster moving forward.
With Whitmore gone and no guarantee of retaining superstar acquisition Kevin Durant, 24-year-old Tari Eason could represent a major part of the future for the Rockets, meaning that his role on the bench unit this season could represent a promising sign for the future of the team's frontcourt.
The path has been cleared for Tari Eason to become a Rockets cornerstone
When Houston acquired Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns in a blockbuster deal, it was decidedly a win-now move.