Reed Sheppard News, Rumors, Updates - Houston Rockets

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

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

APRIL 19 • YOUTUBE

Kennard scores 27, LeBron leads Lakers to surprising 107-98 win over Rockets in playoff opener

Luke Kennard scored a career playoff-high 27 points, LeBron James had 19 points and 13 assists, and the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers capitalized on Kevin Durant’s injury absence...

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Kevin Durant misses playoff opener with knee injury, and the Rockets can't make up for his absence

Kevin Durant was ruled out of Houston’s playoff opener against the Los Angeles Lakers with a bruised right knee about 90 minutes before tipoff

APRIL 18 • Associated Press

Los Angeles hosts Houston to start playoffs

The Los Angeles Lakers host the Houston Rockets in game one of the Western Conference first round

APRIL 17 • Associated Press

2025-26 NBA Playoff Odds: Best Bet for Wolves-Nuggets; Who Will Win East?

Find out which squad Sammy P is backing to come out of the East and whether he's taking the T'Wolves or Nuggets to advance past the first ro...

APRIL 16 • FOX SPORTS

2025-26 NBA Playoff Odds: Best Bet for Wolves-Nuggets; Who Will Win East?

Hits for 19 points in win Sheppard racked up 19 points (7-18 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 26 minutes during Sunday's 132-101 win over Memphis.

Impact Sheppard stepped into the first unit with Houston's starters taking a seat. It's a familiar path for Sheppard, who started 21 times this season and is often the preferred candidate at the point guard position. The team could go with Sheppard or Josh Okogie as they begin the first-round series with the Lakers, but Sheppard should log significant minutes in either event.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Reed Sheppard isn't getting the love he deserves in major awards races Sheppard has an argument to be on a 6MOTY or MIP ballot for the Rockets.

APRIL 13 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

Reed Sheppard (19 points) Highlights vs. Memphis Grizzlies

APRIL 13 • YOUTUBE

Clint Capela has 23 as Rockets rest stars in 132-101 rout of Grizzlies

Clint Capela had a season-high 23 points with 13 rebounds s Houston’s stars sat out in a 132-101 rout of the injury-plagued Memphis Grizzlies to end the regular season

APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Starting vs. Memphis Sheppard will start Sunday's game against the Grizzlies, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Houston resting four of its regular starters, Sheppard will enter the first unit in Houston's regular-season finale. As a starter this season (20 games), the second-year guard has averaged 15.2 points, 5.0 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 2.1 steals across 30.4 minutes per tilt.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Houston takes on Memphis following Thompson's 41-point game

Houston takes on the Memphis Grizzlies after Amen Thompson scored 41 points in the Houston Rockets' 136-132 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Timberwolves snap Rockets' 8-game winning streak with a 136-132 victory

Anthony Edwards had 22 points, with a key 3-pointer late, Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 23 points off the bench and the Minnesota Timberwolves snapped the Houston Rockets’ eight-game...

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Won't start Thursday Sheppard won't start Thursday's game against the 76ers, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Impact Sheppard has started 10 of the last 11 games but will slide to the second unit Thursday in favor of Josh Okogie. Sheppard has averaged 13.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 2.0 steals in 29.0 minutes per game over his last five appearances off the bench.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Rockets take on the Warriors, seek 6th straight victory

Houston will try to continue its five-game win streak with a victory against Golden State

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Drains four threes in win Sheppard recorded 12 points (4-10 FG, 4-8 3Pt), two rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal across 29 minutes during Friday's 140-106 win over the Jazz.

Impact Sheppard was one of six Houston players who scored in double digits in this game, and the sharpshooting guard continues to be an absolute menace from three-point range. This was his 10th straight game with multiple three-pointers made, and his third consecutive with at least four. Even though Sheppard isn't expected to carry the Rockets offensively any time soon, his efficiency from deep, regular starting role and overall scoring prowess make him a solid fantasy contributor across the board, though he's particularly serviceable in category-based leagues that include three-point-based categories.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

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