{"id":835354,"date":"2026-07-31T09:37:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T09:37:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/835354\/"},"modified":"2026-07-31T09:37:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T09:37:12","slug":"rockets-forward-seeks-protection-at-nba-arenas-after-wild-claims-involving-ex","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/835354\/","title":{"rendered":"Rockets forward seeks protection at NBA arenas after wild claims involving ex"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tari Eason filed for a restraining order against his ex-girlfriend, alleging physical assault, threats, and the destruction of $92,000 worth of clothing, while also seeking protection at every California arena where the Rockets play.<\/p>\n

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason has filed for a domestic violence restraining order against his former girlfriend, Marilyn Maritza Melo Rodriguez, according to TMZ Sports<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The petition contains allegations that Rodriguez physically assaulted Eason, damaged approximately $92,000 worth of his clothing, and was connected to threats against his safety.<\/p>\n

Eason is asking the court to order Rodriguez to stay away from him, his residence, workplace, vehicle and any California arena where the Rockets play.<\/p>\n

The allegations outlined in the petition have not been proven in court, and TMZ did not report a response from Rodriguez.<\/p>\n

Tari Eason alleges he was punched in the face <\/p>\n

According to the court documents obtained by TMZ, Eason described Rodriguez as someone he previously dated.<\/p>\n

Eason alleged that Rodriguez’s mother once asked him to drive her daughter home. He claimed that a discussion became physical after they arrived and that Rodriguez repeatedly punched him in the face with a closed fist.<\/p>\n

The 25-year-old also said that one of Rodriguez’s friends called him and threatened to “break both of my legs” and “kill me,” leaving him afraid for his safety.<\/p>\n

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Eason claims $92,000 worth of clothes were destroyed <\/p>\n

Eason further alleged that Rodriguez returned to the Airbnb where he was staying and poured liquid bleach over his designer clothing.<\/p>\n

The Rockets forward estimated that approximately $92,000 worth of personal property was destroyed.<\/p>\n

Eason is seeking protection not only at his home and workplace but also at California arenas where Houston could play during the NBA season.<\/p>\n

Eason preparing for fifth NBA season <\/p>\n

Eason is entering his fifth NBA season after being selected by Houston with the No. 17 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.<\/p>\n

The 6-foot-8 forward has averaged 10.4 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 steals across 221 regular-season appearances with the Rockets.<\/p>\n

He averaged 10.5 points and 6.3 rebounds in 60 games during the 2025-26 regular season before increasing his production to 13.8 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.5 steals per game in the playoffs.<\/p>\n

Eason agreed to a reported five-year, $81.5 million contract with Houston earlier in July.<\/p>\n

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