# Rockets SIGN Tari Eason To INCREDIBLE Contract | Dorian Finney-Smith SALARY DUMPED In Hornets Trade

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Podcast: [Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets](https://stenobird.com/podcast/main-feed-579535)
Published: 2026-07-03T18:57:48+00:00
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## Resource

Houston Rockets secure Tari Eason on a team-friendly five-year, $81.5 million fully guaranteed deal, raising hopes for long-term flexibility—but Eason’s cryptic reaction leaves fans questioning his future role. Does this strategic move signal a changing approach from GM Rafael Stone, and will Eason’s desire for a bigger role create tension within the roster? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) analyzes the implications of the Dorian Finney-Smith salary dump, which cost the Rockets three valuable second-round picks and signals a push to avoid the luxury tax this season. Key topics include Houston’s asset management concerns, the future of Fred VanVleet, and whether relying on the health of veterans like Kevin Durant and Steven Adams is enough to keep Houston competitive in the Western Conference. Can the Rockets’ front office offset recent missteps and maximize their remaining opportunities this offseason?

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