Reed Sheppard News, Rumors, Updates - Houston Rockets

Pressure builds on Reed Sheppard with Marcus Smart joining the Rockets The Houston Rockets signed Marcus Smart, and it put even more pressure on Reed Sheppard to finally earn Ime Udoka’s trust.

4 DAYS AGO • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

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 w...

Impact 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).

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Reed Sheppard is saying all the right things about his offseason development Reed Sheppard is already targeting his biggest weakness for the Rockets this offseason.

JULY 25 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

Ime Udoka may have a Reed Sheppard problem after Rockets Summer League breakouts Reed Sheppard will have to watch his back given how certain members of the Rockets' Summer League team are playing. Bruce Thornton and Quadi...

JULY 14 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

Analyzing Reed Sheppard's Fit With Fred VanVleet in the Rockets' Backcourt The Houston Rockets should have Fred VanVleet at the beginning of next season after he missed all of the previous season with a torn ACL. Th...

JULY 13 • SI.COM

Rockets' Marcus Smart signing creates obvious Reed Sheppard dilemma The Houston Rockets have started their offseason by adding Bogdan Bogdanovic and Marcus Smart, two veterans who address very different needs...

JULY 1 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

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

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