Tari Eason Injury Status Update for April 11th, 2026
The Rockets got some good news today — Tari Eason has been cleared and is officially available to play. Tari had previously been listed as Questionable, so his return to the lineup is a welcome development for the Rockets.
Tari Eason Season Averages
The Rockets get back a player who has been producing at a high level this season. In 58 games, Tari is averaging 10.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 25.9 minutes per game.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25.9 | 10.5 | 6.3 | 1.5 | 9.7 |
Rockets Performance With & Without Tari Eason
The numbers tell a clear story about Tari's value to the Rockets. With Tari in the lineup this season, the team is 36-21. Without him, they've gone 14-8. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (115.8 vs 117.9), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 36-21 | 14-8 | — |
| Off Rating | 117.9 | 115.8 | -2.2 |
| Def Rating | 112.6 | 111.4 | -1.2 |
| Net Rating | 5.4 | 4.4 | -1.0 |
| PPG | 115.4 | 113.3 | -2.1 |
Teammate Usage Shift With Tari Eason Back
With Tari back in the lineup, some teammates will see their usage decrease. Players like Aaron Holiday, Alperen Sengun and Josh Okogie are likely to see reduced touches and shot attempts as the offense flows through Tari again.
Tari Eason Betting Trends
With Tari returning to the lineup, bettors should be aware of how the Rockets have performed with him on the floor this season. Here are the key trends:
💰 Betting Trends (with Eason) Reed Sheppard 3PM OVER: 34-24 (+10.8u, 2.4 / +100 avg. line) Kevin Durant REB OVER: 35-22 (+10.7u, 5.0 / -109 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Tari Eason's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Grizzlies @ Rockets - April 12, 2026 Memphis Grizzlies: Santi Aldama (Out) Ja Morant (Out) Cedric Coward (Out) Ty Jerome (Out) Houston Rockets: Steven Adams (Out) Fred VanVleet (Out)
Tari is expected to resume his normal role in the lineup tonight. Stay tuned for more injury updates and lineup news for the Rockets and the rest of the league.