Reed Sheppard News, Rumors, Updates - Houston Rockets

Starting sans Smith Sheppard will start Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Impact With Jabari Smith (ankle) sidelined for the second leg of this back-to-back set, Sheppard will enter the starting five. As a starter this season (nine games), the second-year guard has averaged 16.0 points, 4.9 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 3.3 combined steals-plus-blocks in 31.7 minutes per game.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

EXTENDED: WARRIORS at ROCKETS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | March 5, 2026

MARCH 6 • YOUTUBE

Reed Sheppard (30 points) Highlights vs. Golden State Warriors

MARCH 6 • YOUTUBE

WARRIORS at ROCKETS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | March 5, 2026

MARCH 6 • YOUTUBE

Strong shooting night off bench Sheppard posted 30 points (12-19 FG, 6-12 3Pt), six assists and three rebounds over 37 minutes during the Rockets' 115-113 overtime loss to the Warriors on Thursday.

Impact Sheppard led the Rockets off the bench with a game-high 30 points -- 19 of which came in the second half and overtime -- and it was his highest scoring output since Nov. 26 against Golden State (31 points). The second-year pro came off the bench Thursday after starting in three of the Rockets' last four games, but he should continue to serve in a prominent role in the rotation given his strong play as of late. Sheppard has averaged 22.2 points, 5.4 assists, 4.2 rebounds, 5.2 threes, 2.0 steals and 1.0 blocks over 35.6 minutes per game over his last five outings.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Short-handed Warriors edge Rockets 115-113 in overtime thriller

Brandon Podziemski had 26 points, De’Anthony Melton added 23 and the short-handed Golden State Warriors outlasted the Houston Rockets 115-113 in overtime Thursday night

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Coming off bench Thursday Sheppard is not in the Rockets' starting lineup against the Warriors on Thursday, Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Sheppard has started in each of the Rockets' last two games and is coming off a dominant double-double performance against the Wizards on Monday, when he also logged six steals. He'll revert to a bench role for Thursday's contest due to the return of Jabari Smith (ankle).

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Podziemski, Warriors to visit Durant, Rockets

Houston faces Golden State in a matchup of Western Conference teams

MARCH 4 • Associated Press

Dominates on both ends Sheppard finished Monday's 123-118 victory over Washington with 19 points (7-18 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, 10 assists, two blocks and six steals over 42 minutes.

Impact Sheppard was a menace on the defensive end, while also contributing heavily on offense. He closed by recording his first double-double of the season, continuing what has been a strong run over the past week. In four appearances during that time, he has averaged 20.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 5.0 three-pointers and 3.8 combined steals and blocks, making him a first-round asset. The impending return of Jabari Smith could bring all of this to a grinding halt; however, managers would be wise to hold Sheppard, just in case he has, in fact, turned the corner.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Rockets beat the Wizards 123-118 after Trae Young gets ejected for leaving the bench

Alperen Sengun had 32 points and 13 rebounds, Kevin Durant scored 30 and the Houston Rockets beat the Washington Wizards 123-118

MARCH 3 • Associated Press

Reed Sheppard (19 points) Highlights vs. Washington Wizards

MARCH 3 • YOUTUBE

Washington takes on Houston, looks to break 4-game slide

Washington looks to break its four-game losing streak when the Washington Wizards play Houston

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Reed Sheppard (14 points) Highlights vs. Miami Heat

FEBRUARY 28 • YOUTUBE

Starting Saturday Sheppard is in the Rockets' starting lineup against the Heat on Saturday, Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Jabari Smith will be sidelined for Saturday's contest due to a right ankle sprain, which paves the way for Sheppard to make his eighth start of the season (and fourth since Feb. 2). Sheppard has scored 20-plus points in back-to-back games and has averaged 16.9 points, 3.8 assists, 3.4 rebounds, 3.8 threes, 1.4 steals and 0.9 blocks over 27.4 minutes per game over his last eight outings (two starts).

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Durant leads Houston against Miami after 40-point performance

Houston visits the Miami Heat after Kevin Durant scored 40 points in the Rockets' 113-108 victory against the Orlando Magic

FEBRUARY 27 • Associated Press

Reed Sheppard (20 points) Highlights vs. Orlando Magic

FEBRUARY 27 • YOUTUBE

ROCKETS at MAGIC | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | February 26, 2026

FEBRUARY 27 • YOUTUBE

Kevin Durant scores season-high 40 as Rockets rally for 113-108 win over Magic

Kevin Durant scored 26 of his season-high 40 points in the second half and the Houston Rockets wiped out a 19-point Orlando lead in less than four minutes to beat the Magic 113-108

FEBRUARY 27 • Associated Press

Catches fire in third quarter Sheppard registered 20 points (7-11 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four assists, three rebounds, two steals and two blocks over 31 minutes during the Rockets' 113-108 win over the Magic on...

Impact Sheppard was moved back to a bench role for Thursday's contest after starting in Tuesday's win over the Kings, when he led the Rockets with 28 points. His removal from the starting lineup didn't impact his play, and he played a key role in the Rockets' comeback victory, with 17 of his 20 points coming in the second half (including 11 points in the third frame to power Houston's 21-0 run). It was Sheppard's eighth 20-plus point game of the season -- two of which have come in as many games -- and he has connected on 49.2 percent of his three-point attempts over his last eight outings while averaging 16.9 points, 3.8 assists, 3.4 rebounds, 3.8 threes, 1.4 steals and 0.9 blocks over 27.3 minutes over that span. Jabari Smith suffered a right ankle injury late in the fourth quarter, so Sheppard could take on an expanded role against the Heat on Saturday if the former is unable to play.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Thursday Sheppard is not in the Rockets' starting lineup against the Magic on Thursday,.

Impact Sheppard was moved into the Rockets' starting lineup for Wednesday's 128-97 win over the Kings, and he put together a strong stat line with 28 points, four rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block and seven three-pointers over 32 minutes. However, the second-year pro will revert to a bench role for the second leg of Houston's back-to-back set due to the return of Amen Thompson, the latter of whom will join Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, Tari Eason and Jabari Smith in the starting five.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Reed Sheppard (28 points) Highlights vs. Sacramento Kings

FEBRUARY 26 • YOUTUBE

Goes for 28 points in start Sheppard generated 28 points (9-21 FG, 7-16 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block across 32 minutes of Wednesday's 128-97 win over the Kings.

Impact Sheppard filled in for Amen Thompson (quadriceps) as a starter Wednesday and had a strong day from beyond the three-point arc. He attempted a career-high 16 triples and knocked down 43.7 percent of those looks. His 28 points were tied for his second most in a game this season. Sheppard is averaging 12.9 points, 3.0 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.4 steals across 24.8 minutes per game this season.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Sheppard makes 7 3s, Sengun has a triple-double as Rockets rout Kings 128-97

Reed Sheppard made a career-high seven 3-pointers and scored 28 points, Alperen Sengun had 26 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists, and the Houston Rockets beat the Sacramento Kings...

FEBRUARY 26 • Associated Press

Starting Wednesday Sheppard will start Wednesday's game against Sacramento, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Impact Amen Thompson (quadriceps) is unavailable Wednesday night, opening up a spot for Sheppard in the starting lineup. In six starts this season, Sheppard is averaging 13.8 points, 4.5 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 2.3 steals across 29.2 minutes.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Drains five threes against Jazz Sheppard posted 15 points (5-9 FG, 5-9 3Pt), three rebounds, four assists and one steal across 24 minutes off the bench during Monday's 125-105 victory over Utah.

Impact It was another big night from downtown for the third overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Sheppard has sunk at least one three-pointer in all nine of Houston's games in February and drained four or more in three of the last five, averaging 12.7 points, 3.2 assists, 2.9 boards, 2.6 threes and 1.4 steals in 24.7 minutes a contest

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

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Short-handed Warriors edge Rockets 115-113 in overtime thriller

Podziemski, Warriors to visit Durant, Rockets

Rockets beat the Wizards 123-118 after Trae Young gets ejected for leaving the bench

Washington takes on Houston, looks to break 4-game slide

Durant leads Houston against Miami after 40-point performance

Kevin Durant scores season-high 40 as Rockets rally for 113-108 win over Magic

Sheppard makes 7 3s, Sengun has a triple-double as Rockets rout Kings 128-97