Story byBen DuBose, Rockets WireSat, January 10, 2026 at 5:52 AM UTC·3 min readWith Tari Eason as the latest example, sprained right ankles are becoming a common theme for the 2025-26 Houston Rockets. In a span of under two weeks, Eason, Steven Adams, and Alperen Sengun have all suffered the identical injury designation. Adams returned earlier this week after a one-week absence, while Sengun is expected to miss 10-14 days, in total. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWhile there was no immediate word as to a return timeline, Eason suffered his injury in the third quarter of Friday night’s 111-105 loss (box score) in Portland. The fourth-year forward was quickly ruled out for the remainder of the game, though he did return to Houston’s bench, in uniform. All indications are that Eason was able to walk, without assistance, while putting weight on his right leg.
