Both Tari Eason and Jabari Smith Jr. are eligible for contract extensions this offseason, though Houston could wait until 2026, per Kelly Iko.

Kevin Durant considers the Spurs and Rockets as preferred teams for a long-term commitment with his Suns tenure uncertain.

Apr 9, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) dunks against the Los Angeles Clippers in the second half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

After spending a year and a half on the sidelines with a knee injury, it was unclear if veteran center Steven Adams would ever make a meaningful impact in the NBA again. He decisively answered those questions while helping the Houston Rockets grab the No.