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| HT/WT: 6-2, 189 lbs |
| Birthplace: London, KY |
| Age: 22 |
| School: Kentucky |
| Experience: 2 |
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2026 Stats
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| Regular Season | 23.0 | 11.0 | 42.1 | 4.0 | 5.5 |
Top Reed Sheppard News
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Rockets' Reed Sheppard: Nets 19 points with seven assists
Sheppard totaled 19 points (7-13 FG, 5-11 3Pt), six rebounds, seven assists, two steals and three turnovers across 30 minutes in Saturday's 121-114 win over the Hawks.
With Saturday's game being the second of a back-to-back set, Fred VanVleet (knee) was given a maintenance day, allowing Sheppard to move into the first unit. He took full advantage of the increased opportunity, finishing as Houston's second-leading scorer while pouring in a game-high five triples. As good as he was, he'll likely shift back to a reserve role for Monday's rematch with Atlanta, with VanVleet expected to return.
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Rockets' Reed Sheppard: Starting vs. Atlanta
Sheppard is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Hawks, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Sheppard is back after a one-game absence and is being moved straight into the first unit with Fred VanVleet (knee) out. Sheppard was limited to 16 minutes in the season opener against the Mavericks on Wednesday, tallying three points, two rebounds, four assists and two steals. He should be in line for expanded playing time here.
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Rockets' Reed Sheppard: Will play Saturday
Sheppard (knee) is good to go for Saturday's game in Atlanta, Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Sheppard is back after a one-game absence, and with Fred VanVleet (knee) sitting out Saturday's game, Sheppard will have an opportunity to start. If he gets the starting nod, he would make for an intriguing plug-and-play option in daily fantasy leagues.
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Rockets' Reed Sheppard: Questionable to play Saturday
Sheppard (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Hawks.
Sheppard is in danger of missing a second straight game with a left knee bone bruise. If he joins Fred VanVleet (knee) on the inactive list, Marcus Smart and Bruce Thornton would likely see increased minutes.
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Rockets' Reed Sheppard: Won't play Friday
Sheppard (knee) is out for Friday's game in San Antonio.
Sheppard was listed as doubtful and now we have official confirmation that he'll be inactive. With Sheppard unavailable, Marcus Smart and Bogdan Bogdanovic will have the chance for some extra minutes.
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Rockets' Reed Sheppard: Not expected to play Friday
Head coach Ime Udoka said Sheppard (knee) is unlikely to play in Friday's game against the Spurs, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Sheppard sustained a left knee bone bruise in Wednesday's season-opening win over Dallas and is not expected to play in the front end of this back-to-back set. If he's unable to play, Marcus Smart and Bogdan Bogdanovic would likely see increased burn.
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Rockets' Reed Sheppard: Questionable to face San Antonio
Sheppard (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Spurs.
Sheppard is in danger of missing the front end of this back-to-back set due to a left knee bone bruise. If the 22-year-old guard is ultimately ruled out, Marcus Smart and Bogdan Bogdanovic would be candidates for increased playing time off the bench.
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Rockets' Reed Sheppard: Hits three triples off bench
Sheppard supplied 11 points (4-9 FG, 3-8 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists and one steal across 16 minutes in Thursday's 116-89 preseason win against the Thunder.
Sheppard made three of Houston's 17 three-pointers while contributing five rebounds and three assists without committing a turnover. The guard continued to demonstrate his perimeter shooting ability, though his eight attempts from deep accounted for nearly all of his offensive opportunities. He'll compete for playing time in a crowded Rockets backcourt featuring Fred VanVleet, Amen Thompson and Marcus Smart.
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Rockets' Reed Sheppard: Rotating to bench
Sheppard isn't starting Thursday's preseason game against the Thunder, Jackson Gatlin of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Sheppard drew a spot start Sunday against Dallas, and he took full advantage by dropping 17 points in 25 minutes. However, he'll return to a bench role Thursday in the preseason finale.
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Rockets' Reed Sheppard: Knocks down four triples
Sheppard recorded 17 points (5-12 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 3-4 FT), a rebound, an assist, a steal and two blocks across 25 minutes in Sunday's 132-115 preseason loss to the Mavericks.
Sheppard remained aggressive from beyond the arc, attempting 10 three-pointers, and his 17 points ranked second among Houston's starters. As good as he was as a three-point threat, Sheppard's five turnovers are troubling, especially since he's expected to have a sizable backcourt role off the bench as a secondary playmaker behind Fred VanVleet, who didn't play Sunday due to rest. Sheppard's upside in fantasy ahead of the 2026-27 regular season will rely heavily on his playing time, but his calling card will be his three-point shooting and secondary playmaking.
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Rockets' Reed Sheppard: Sinks four triples in win
Sheppard produced 16 points (6-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal in 19 minutes during Friday's 135-117 preseason win over the Mavericks.
Sheppard has shown flashes of his upside during his first two years in Houston, but he hasn't been able to put everything together, and things aren't going to get easier in terms of playing time. Fred VanVleet is healthy after missing all of last season with an ACL tear. The Rockets also signed Marcus Smart and Bogdan Bogdanovic this offseason, plus they drafted Bruce Thornton. Sheppard should still have a role, but it's unclear if it'll be enough minutes to be fantasy relevant.
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Rockets' Reed Sheppard: More competition for minutes
Sheppard showed flashes of becoming a long-term rotation piece during his second NBA season, demonstrating his ability to stretch the floor and handle secondary playmaking duties when called upon.
Although Houston's veteran core limits his offensive opportunities, the organization continues to value his shooting and decision-making. Sheppard should once again compete for consistent backcourt minutes while continuing his development behind the Rockets' established starters. However, his upside may not be as high with the return of Fred VanVleet (knee).
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Rockets' Reed Sheppard: Struggles in Game 6 defeat
Sheppard totaled 10 points (4-19 FG, 1-10 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one assist, two blocks and two steals over 36 minutes during Friday's 98-78 loss to the Lakers in Game 6 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Sheppard struggled offensively during Friday's loss and reached the double-digit points mark only because of his shooting volume. He finished the series having averaged 12.2 points on just 30.7 percent shooting (including 29.6 percent from three on 9.0 3PA/G) along with 4.7 assists, 1.0 rebounds, 2.2 steals and 0.8 blocks over 32.2 minutes per contest. Sheppard saw his playing time increase shortly before and during the playoffs, but his role with the Rockets for the 2026-27 season could shrink due to the return of Fred VanVleet (knee).
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