Overview
- In his first start this season, the 24-year-old posted 13 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steals and 2 blocks in 26 minutes.
- Ime Udoka elevated him after a costly late-game lapse in Sacramento, signaling continued trust and ongoing rotation experiments during Fred VanVleet’s absence.
- Eason briefly showed conditioning fatigue, exceeding his stated limit by a minute, according to Udoka.
- Kevin Durant lauded his impact, saying Eason “changed the whole vibe” and praising his ability to defend across positions.
- Eason said he wants to keep the role, leaving the staff to determine whether he remains with the starters.