Reed Sheppard News, Rumors, Updates - Houston Rockets

Quiet stretch continues Sheppard accumulated eight points (3-8 FG, 2-7 3Pt) over 17 minutes during Monday's 110-100 win over the Nuggets.

Impact With Houston's backcourt healthy, Sheppard is becoming more difficult to hold in shallow fantasy leagues. Over his past four appearances, the combo guard has averaged just 9.0 points, 1.0 steal and 2.3 three-pointers in 16.8 minutes per game.

22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Reed Sheppard (14 points) Highlights vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

6 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Good to go Monday Sheppard (back) is available for Monday's matchup with Boston, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Impact Sheppard will return from a two-game absence due to a low back strain. The third-year guard is averaging 10.5 points, 4.8 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.8 steals across 23.3 minutes per game in four regular-season outings (one start), and his return will leave fewer minutes available for Bogdan Bogdanovic.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable versus Celtics Sheppard (back) is questionable for Monday's game against the Celtics.

Impact Sheppard is in danger of missing his fourth game of the 2026-27 campaign. With Fred VanVleet (knee) not listed on the injury report, Marcus Smart could continue to be more involved than usual if Sheppard can't suit up Monday.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Jabari Smith Jr. scores 30 points, Rockets beat Thunder 119-98

Jabari Smith Jr. had 30 points and nine rebounds, Marcus Smart added 24 points and the Houston Rockets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-98 on Saturday night

NOVEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Won't play Saturday Sheppard (back) is out for Saturday's game against the Thunder.

Impact This will be Sheppard's second straight game on the sidelines, and for now, he should be viewed as questionable for Monday's game against the Celtics. Fred VanVleet (knee) will join Sheppard on the inactive list for Saturday's game, paving the way for Marcus Smart to start.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Fourth-year option exercised Houston picked up Sheppard's (back) fourth-year team option Friday, per Lachard Binkley of SI.com.

Impact This decision is a no-brainer after the Rockets chose Sheppard in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft. Sheppard, who remains out for Friday's game versus Dallas, is a key cog in the backcourt rotation when healthy.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Friday Sheppard (back) is out for Friday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact The combo guard is sitting out the front end of this back-to-back set. With Sheppard getting Friday night off, Tari Eason should be able to maintain a prominent role off the bench even if Alperen Sengun (back) returns to action.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Reed Sheppard (13 points) Highlights vs. Atlanta Hawks

OCTOBER 27 • YOUTUBE

Reed Sheppard (13 points) Highlights vs. Atlanta Hawks

OCTOBER 27 • YOUTUBE

Sengun has 29 points as Rockets stay unbeaten with 120-110 win over Hawks

Alperen Sengun had 29 points, nine assists and nine rebounds and the Houston Rockets remained unbeaten with a 120-110 win over the Atlanta Hawks Monday night

OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press

Shifting to bench Sheppard will come off the bench for Monday's game against the Hawks, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Impact Sheppard drew the start Saturday in Fed VanVleet's absence, but the 22-year-old will retreat to the bench Monday with VanVleet back in action. Sheppard logged 16 minutes off the bench in the season opener, though he could see more minutes Monday with Marcus Smart (arm) ruled out.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Reed Sheppard (19 points) Highlights vs. Atlanta Hawks

OCTOBER 25 • YOUTUBE

Durant scores 22, Sheppard hits five 3-pointers to lead Rockets to a win in Atlanta's home opener

Kevin Durant scored 22 points and both Reed Sheppard and Tari Eason had 19 points, two of seven Houston Rockets to score in double figures as they defeated the Atlanta Hawks 121-11...

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Atlanta Sheppard is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Hawks, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Saturday Sheppard (knee) is good to go for Saturday's game in Atlanta, Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Saturday Sheppard (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Hawks.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Sheppard (knee) is out for Friday's game in San Antonio.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to face San Antonio Sheppard (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Spurs.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Reed Sheppard (11 points) Highlights vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

OCTOBER 16 • YOUTUBE

Rotating to bench Sheppard isn't starting Thursday's preseason game against the Thunder, Jackson Gatlin of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Reed Sheppard (17 points) Highlights vs. Dallas Mavericks

OCTOBER 11 • YOUTUBE

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Jabari Smith Jr. scores 30 points, Rockets beat Thunder 119-98

Sengun has 29 points as Rockets stay unbeaten with 120-110 win over Hawks

Durant scores 22, Sheppard hits five 3-pointers to lead Rockets to a win in Atlanta's home opener