Reed Sheppard News, Rumors, Updates - Houston Rockets

Rockets' Reed Sheppard hype reaches seismic point with Hall of Fame comparison The Houston Rockets hold their 2024 third overall pick, Reed Sheppard, in high regard. After an impressive second season, Sheppard is alread...

MAY 6 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

Rockets would instantly regret making Reed Sheppard their trade chip The Houston Rockets will be forced to ask difficult questions about their entire core after a disappointing playoff exit. One player Houston...

MAY 5 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

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...

Impact Sheppard struggled offensively during Friday's loss and only reached the double-digit points mark 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).

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers' ruthless 27-3 surge buries Rockets 98-78 in Game 6, sets up Thunder series

LeBron James had 28 points and the Los Angeles Lakers eliminated Houston with a 98-78 win in Game 6 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series by holding the Rockets to...

MAY 2 • Associated Press

Ime Udoka namedrops who Rockets will rely on to win NBA Playoffs series vs. Lakers | Sporting News In a crucial NBA Playoffs Game 6 between the Rockets and Lakers, Coach Ime Udoka will start to rely more on Reed Sheppard and Amen Thompson.

MAY 1 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Will Lakers be first team to blow 3-0 lead after second straight loss to Rockets? | The Herd

APRIL 30 • FOX SPORTS

LeBron James isn't worried yet after Lakers lose 2nd straight potential series clincher to Rockets

LeBron James didn’t get overly excited when his Los Angeles Lakers rolled to a shocking 3-0 series lead over the Houston Rockets despite playing without their top two scorers

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

Reed Sheppard gifts Thunder the one thing they desperately needed Reed Sheppard's heroics in Wednesday's win over the Lakers not only saved Houston's season, but also has the OKC Thunder benefiting in a maj...

APRIL 30 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Reed Sheppard (12 points) Highlights vs. Los Angeles Lakers

APRIL 30 • YOUTUBE

Rockets beat Lakers 99-93 in Game 5, avoiding playoff elimination for the 2nd straight game

Jabari Smith Jr. scored 22 points, Tari Eason added 18 and the Houston Rockets avoided playoff elimination for the second straight game with a 99-93 victory over the Lakers in Game...

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

The Athletic: How Reed Sheppard earned the Rockets' trust After a tough rookie year, Sheppard turned to the people he trusted most to help him prepare for his second season — his parents.

APRIL 28 • NBA.COM

Drains four treys in Game 4 win Sheppard logged 17 points (6-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound, three assists and three steals in 29 minutes during Sunday's 115-96 victory over the Lakers in Game 4 of the firs...

Impact Making his third start of the playoffs, Sheppard scored exactly 17 points for the third time while sinking at least four three-pointers. In the one game he didn't start, the the second-year guard failed to score a point at all in 11 minutes. With Kevin Durant (ankle) banged up and the Rockets needing all the offense they can get to avoid elimination, Sheppard will likely be in the starting five again for Game 5 on Wednesday back in Los Angeles.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

4 takeaways: Reed Sheppard heats up, LeBron James struggles, Kevin Durant still injured The Rockets constructed their best start-to-finish performance of the series to beat the Lakers in Game 4 with better shooting, sharper focu...

APRIL 27 • NBA.COM

Reed Sheppard (17 points) Highlights vs. Los Angeles Lakers

APRIL 27 • YOUTUBE

Amen Thompson sparks Rockets' 115-96 rout to stave off elimination against Lakers

Amen Thompson scored 23 points, Tari Eason added 20 and the Houston Rockets avoided elimination with a 115-96 rout of the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of the Western Conference pla...

APRIL 27 • Associated Press

What Reed Sheppard Said About His Brutal Turnover After Ime Udoka Criticism of Rockets' Collapse Sheppard gave up a critical turnover in the final minute of regulation during the Rockets’ Game 3 loss to the Lakers.

APRIL 25 • SI.COM

A 6-point lead, 30 seconds left, and a Rockets unraveling that flipped Game 3

Up by six with less than 30 seconds to go on Friday night the Houston Rockets looked like they were on their way to cutting their series deficit to the Los Angeles Lakers

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Back in starting lineup Friday Sheppard ended with 17 points (6-21 FG, 4-13 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and three steals in 46 minutes during Friday's 112-108 overtime loss to the Lake...

Impact Sheppard moved back into the starting lineup after Kevin Durant was earlier ruled out with an ankle injury. While it was a much-improved performance by Sheppard, it ultimately wasn't enough, with Houston losing in overtime. The two teams will meet again in Game 4 on Sunday, when the Rockets will look to force a Game 5 back in Los Angeles.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Reed Sheppard (17 points) Highlights vs. Los Angeles Lakers

APRIL 25 • YOUTUBE

James makes tying 3 as Lakers storm back late, win in OT and take a 3-0 series lead over the Rockets

LeBron James scored 29 points, including a tying 3-pointer with 13 seconds left in regulation, Marcus Smart had eight points in overtime and the Los Angeles Lakers took advantage o...

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Starting Game 3 Sheppard will start Friday's Game 3 against the Lakers, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Impact After coming off the bench and playing just 11 minutes in Tuesday's Game 2 loss, Sheppard will return to the first unit. The second-year guard started Saturday's Game 1 loss, during which he posted 17 points, eight assists, one rebound, one steal and one block in 36 minutes.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Expanded role on tap for Game 3 Head coach Ime Udoka said Thursday that Sheppard will see more playing time in Game 3 on Friday against the Lakers, per Lachard Binkley of SI.com.

Impact Sheppard logged just 11 minutes, his lowest total of 2025-26 including the regular season, during Houston's Game 2 loss in Los Angeles, but that's expected to change Friday. Udoka didn't specify if Sheppard would start, but Josh Okogie appears to be in danger of losing some minutes in Game 3.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless in Game 2 loss Sheppard logged zero points (0-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt), three assists and one steal across 11 minutes during Tuesday's 101-94 loss to the Lakers in Game 2 of the first round of the Western...

Impact Sheppard hit rock bottom, failing to score for the first time all season. After playing a substantial role in Game 1, Sheppard was basically an afterthought, logging just 11 minutes following the return of Kevin Durant. Now trailing 0-2 in the series, Houston will head home where it will look to wrestle back some momentum.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Tuesday Sheppard won't start Tuesday's Game 2 against the Lakers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Kevin Durant (knee) back in the lineup, Sheppard will slide to the second unit. Over 61 regular-season appearances off the bench, he averaged 12.9 points, 2.9 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.3 steals across 24.8 minutes per contest.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Steps up with 17 points Sheppard racked up 17 points (6-20 FG, 5-14 3Pt), one rebound, eight assists, one block and one steal across 36 minutes during Saturday's 107-98 loss to the Lakers in Game 1 of the...

Impact Sheppard assumed a larger role with Kevin Durant (knee) in street clothes. Josh Okogie was effective on defense, but he couldn't fill the production gap left by Durant. Much of that responsibility fell to Sheppard and Jabari Smith, who tried to keep the team afloat against a powerful performance from the Lakers. Sheppard was able to muster 19 points thanks to a high shot volume, but he only converted 30 percent of those attempts. Despite the shooting deficiency, he recorded an excellent fantasy total thanks to eight rebounds, matching his second-highest total of the season in the category.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

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