Reed Sheppard recorded 28 points (9-of-21 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), three rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block and seven three-pointers in Wednesday’s win over the Kings.

Sheppard moved into the starting lineup on Wednesday, as the Rockets were without Amen Thompson due to a quad injury. The second-year guard certainly didn’t get cheated offensively, as he recorded career-highs in made three-pointers (seven) and three-point attempts (16). A double-figure scorer in seven straight games, Sheppard’s 28 on Wednesday were the most in a game for him since he hit that number in a December 20 win over the Jazz. Sheppard’s fantasy value for Thursday’s game in Orlando will depend on Thompson’s availability.

Reed Sheppard will replace the injured Amen Thompson (quad) in the starting lineup for Wednesday’s game against the Kings.

Thompson is dealing with left quad tendonitis and will not play against the struggling Kings. Sheppard moves into the starting lineup, and the second-year guard is a worthwhile streamer in this spot. Kevin Durant, Tari Eason, Jabari Smith Jr. and Alperen Şengün will complete the Rockets’ starting five.

Reed Sheppard started on Monday and finished with 11 points (4-of-13 FGs), two rebounds, four assists, two steals, one block and one three-pointer against the Pacers.

With Kevin Durant (ankle) sidelined for this game, Sheppard started for the first time since Dec. 1 and was able to get off to a strong start by scoring 11 points in the first half. Unfortunately, he wasn’t able to add any more points after the break, though he was able to contribute in other categories to make this a well-rounded stat line despite it being a subpar shooting night for him. This isn’t expected to be a long-term absence for Durant, but if he remains out against the Celtics on Wednesday, Sheppard could get another start.

Reed Sheppard will start in place of Kevin Durant (ankle) against the Pacers on Monday.

Rockets coach Ime Udoka said that Durant tweaked his ankle by stepping on a fan’s foot on Sunday, and they’re hoping it isn’t a lengthy absence for him. Sheppard should see plenty of usage and minutes as a starter against a rebuilding team.

Reed Sheppard amassed 21 points (8-of-17 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, four assists, one steal, one block and four three-pointers in Tuesday’s win over the Spurs.

On a night when Houston’s starters didn’t have their best stuff early on, Sheppard gave the Rockets important production off the bench. The second-year guard shot 5-of-10 from the field in the second half, and the 21 points were the most he’s scored in a game since a December 20 win over the Nuggets in which he tallied 28. Sheppaed has been ranked outside the top-200 in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks, so the season-long value has taken a hit. That said, he’s capable of having nights like Tuesday when he offers excellent production.

Reed Sheppard recorded 18 points (5-of-12 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, eight assists, four steals, one block and four three-pointers in Saturday’s win over the Cavaliers.

With Houston blowing Saturday’s game open during the second and third quarters, there were a few more minutes available to Sheppard. However, the second-year guard has been a standout for most of the season, despite coming off the bench on most nights. Sheppard recorded a complete stat line against the Cavaliers, and he’s played at least 30 minutes in three of his last five appearances. Sheppard is rostered in 41 percent of Yahoo! leagues, and one can argue that more 12-team managers need to hop onto the bandwagon.

Reed Sheppard amassed 28 points (9-of-15 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), two rebounds, six assists, three steals, two blocks and six three-pointers in Saturday’s win over the Nuggets.

Of the 29 points scored by the Rockets’ reserves on Saturday, Sheppard was responsible for 28 of them. The second-year guard had one of his best games of the season in Denver, with his complete stat line on Saturday including six three-pointers and five “stocks.” While there was optimism in some fantasy circles before the season began, few expected Sheppard to be a top-75 player in eight-cat formats. He’s rostered in 39 percent of Yahoo! leagues, which may be low despite Sheppard still coming off the bench.

Reed Sheppard started on Sunday and contributed nine points (4-of-8 FGs), six rebounds, four assists, four steals, two blocks and one three-pointer against the Jazz.

Sheppard moved into the starting lineup with Kevin Durant (personal) unavailable for two games, but with KD back, Sheppard remained a starter, with Josh Okogie returning to the bench. Sheppard played 31 minutes in the blowout win, and while he didn’t do much scoring, he was able to make a big impact on this game. Assuming Sheppard remains a starter, he should be a reliable option in fantasy hoops for the remainder of the season, with potential to be one of the best late-round picks this year.

Reed Sheppard tallied 31 points (12-of-25 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), nine rebounds, five assists, one steal, two blocks and four three-pointers in the win over the Warriors on Wednesday.

After tallying just seven points in a win over the Suns on Monday, Sheppard responded on Wednesday with his third 20-point game of the month, and first 30-point game of his young career. He was productive from beyond the arc and dazzled in the midrange, which led him to finish as Houston’s leading scorer on the evening. He also made an impact with his rebounding and playmaking in the win. The sophomore guard continues to put together a strong season and should remain an important piece going forward.

Reed Sheppard, Amen Thompson, Josh Okogie, Jabari Smith Jr. and Alperen Şengün will start Monday’s game against the Suns.

The Rockets won’t have Kevin Durant for Monday’s game, as he is away from the team for personal reasons. Sheppard, who has provided top-75 value in nine-cat formats this season, moves into the starting lineup to fill the void. The other change is Okogie, who replaces Steven Adams after the veteran center started Friday’s loss to the Nuggets.

Reed Sheppard shot 8-of-11 from the field and 0-of-1 from the foul line in Wednesday’s win over the Wizards, scoring 21 points with three rebounds, three assists, two steals, one block and five three-pointers.

Reed Sheppard recorded 16 points (6-of-10 FGs), two assists, four steals, one block and four three-pointers in Sunday’s win over the Bucks.

While Sheppard got off to an inconsistent start on the offensive end of the floor, he’s picked up the production recently. The second-year guard has reached double figures in three straight games, and he’s recorded seven steals during this stretch. Sheppard’s four steals on Sunday were a career-high, surpassing the three he recorded in an October 25 loss to the Pistons. While he still isn’t at the point where he has to be rostered in 12-team leagues, Sheppard is a player to watch for the back end of Week 4, as Houston doesn’t play again until Wednesday.

Reed Sheppard finished Friday’s 16 points (6-of-10 FGs), six assists, one steal and four three-pointers in Friday’s loss to the Spurs.

Sheppard set a new season-high in points and logged his second double-digit scoring performance in a row, again using the three-point shot to his advantage on Friday. His best moments came during the second quarter, when he led the Rockets in scoring, tallying eight points and a pair of triples. The second-year guard has seen increased opportunities early in this season and is taking advantage of them. He’s not an impactful fantasy player yet, but he could potentially become one if he remains on this upward trajectory.

Reed Sheppard recorded nine points (3-of-11 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, four assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers in Tuesday’s loss to the Thunder.

Sheppard was not in the starting five for Tuesday’s opener, with Rockets head coach Ime Udoka preferring to go with a big lineup that featured Amen Thompson at the point. Sheppard did play 28 minutes off the bench, but there were struggles, especially on defense. Oklahoma City wasted no time attacking Sheppard in the half-court while forcing him to make plays offensively. This wasn’t the worst night for the second-year guard, but it was a reminder of how much room for growth there is. And with Aaron Holiday picking up a DNP-CD, playing time should not be an issue for Sheppard.

Reed Sheppard shot 12-of-22 from the field in Thursday’s win over the Hawks, scoring 29 points with six rebounds, six assists, four steals, three blocks and five three-pointers.

Houston’s rotation for Thursday’s preseason finale was limited, as head coach Ime Udoka rested most of his key players. However, that decision opened things up for Sheppard, who took advantage of the opportunity. In addition to shooting efficiently and making plays for others, the second-year guard was an absolute menace defensively. Sheppard’s role on Thursday did not resemble what he’ll be asked to do once the games count. However, his solid play throughout the preseason was encouraging, especially with Fred VanVleet (knee) possibly missing the entire season. Sheppard isn’t an automatic top-100 pick in standard drafts, but he should not last too far beyond that threshold.

Reed Sheppard finished Wednesday’s win over the Jazz with 11 points (4-of-7 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), four rebounds, three assists, one steal, two blocks and two three-pointers.

After an occasionally shaky performance in Houston’s preseason opener on Monday, Sheppard looked more comfortable Wednesday night. Having Kevin Durant on the floor certainly helps, but the second-year guard deserves credit for his improved production and efficiency. With Durant, Amen Thompson and Alperen Şengün on the court, there won’t be too much pressure on Sheppard if he were to begin the regular season as Fred VanVleet’s (knee) replacement in the starting lineup. Selecting him with a top-100 pick would be too much, but Sheppard should be drafted in all standard leagues.

Reed Sheppard finished Monday’s win over the Hawks with seven points (2-of-6 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, one assist and one three-pointer.

While the Rockets have not decided who will step into the role left vacant by the injured Fred VanVleet (knee), they’ll likely give 2024 lottery pick Sheppard every opportunity to win the job. The second-year guard played 14 minutes in Monday’s preseason opener, offering limited production in that role. Starting center Alperen Şengün is a capable playmaker for others, so the ball will be in his hands more with VanVleet unavailable. As a result, Sheppard’s assist production may not spike if he’s allowed to start once the regular season begins.

Reed Sheppard will start on Monday against the Hawks.

With Fred VanVleet lost for the season due to a torn ACL, the Rockets’ starting point guard position is currently unclear. In the team’s first preseason action, Sheppard’s inclusion in the starting lineup is certainly noteworthy, as the second-year guard averaged just 12.6 minutes across 52 regular-season games during his rookie campaign, averaging 4.4 points on 35.1/33.8/81.3 shooting splits. His minutes on Monday will be without the newly acquired Kevin Durant, who will not make his preseason debut against Atlanta. Reed’s performances throughout the preseason will be something to monitor and could have an impact on when he is selected in fantasy basketball leagues.

The Athletic’s Kelly Iko reports the Rockets are shutting down Reed Sheppard for the remainder of Summer League.

Sheppard led Houston in scoring in two straight Summer League appearances, but he notably struggled with ball security and efficiency. Houston doesn’t need to see any more from the second-year guard in this year’s Summer League, and Sheppard will head into the season battling Aaron Holliday for reserve minutes with the Rockets. It’s possible he emerges with a bigger role this year.

According to The Athletic’s Kelly Iko, the Rockets are shutting down Reed Sheppard for the remainder of Summer League.

Sheppard led Houston in scoring in two straight Summer League appearances, but he notably struggled with ball security and efficiency. Houston doesn’t need to see any more from the second-year guard in this year’s Summer League, and Sheppard will head into the season likely to occupy a similar role to the one he held as a rookie. Don’t expect much playing time for the offense-first guard.

Reed Sheppard accounted for 18 points (6-of-19 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), three rebounds, one assist, four steals and one three-pointer in Sunday’s loss to the Pistons.

After going off for 28 points against the Clippers on Friday, Sheppard was held in check Sunday afternoon. The turnovers were more concerning than the shooting, as the second-year guard recorded six while dishing out just one assist. To make an impact with the Rockets next season, Sheppard has to be consistently efficient on offense while not being a liability on defense. How much more he plays in Las Vegas remains to be seen, but he may want an opportunity to redeem himself on the heels of Sunday’s effort.

Reed Sheppard had 28 points, eight rebounds, four assists, four steals, three blocks and six three-pointers against the Clippers on Friday.

The third overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Sheppard may be overqualified for Summer League. The Rockets certainly sent Sheppard to Summer League to prepare for a bigger role in his second NBA season after averaging just 12.6 minutes per game last year. Sheppard took over Friday’s game in a variety of ways and appears ready for more minutes in the Rockets’ backcourt rotation this year.

The Houston Chronicle’s Danielle Lerner reported that Reed Sheppard will participate in Summer League.

Lerner said that Sheppard is participating to help him prepare to play a larger role in his second season. After Houston selected him with the No. 3 pick in 2024, Sheppard played just 12.6 minutes per game across his 52 appearances, though all signs point to Sheppard playing more in year two. How well he performs in Summer League should be a solid indicator of how much he will play for the Rockets next season, though the other moves this team could make will also open up minutes for him.

Reed Sheppard amassed 14 points (5-of-14 FGs), three rebounds, five assists, two steals, one block and four three-pointers in 41 minutes in Friday’s loss to the Lakers.

Sheppard made a second straight start on Friday, as the Rockets once again rested most of their starters. Houston has secured the two-seed in the West for next week’s playoffs, resulting in players like Sheppard seeing more action. The rookie guard has recorded nine assists and seven turnovers in his two starts. The assist-to-turnover ratio isn’t great, but Sheppard has hit double figures in scoring in both games. Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Nuggets may be another opportunity for Sheppard to start, as Houston already knows its playoff seed.

Reed Sheppard (thumb) shot 2-of-3 from the field in Sunday’s win over the Suns, scoring six points with two rebounds, three assists, two steals and two three-pointers in 12 minutes.

After over three weeks on the sidelines with an avulsion fracture in his right thumb, Sheppard was cleared to return on Sunday. Houston winning by 39 points ensured there would be minutes available to the rookie, who finished one blocked shot shy of a complete stat line. Sheppard will not help fantasy managers this season, but the opportunities he does receive the rest of the season will be of interest to those preparing for the 2025-26 campaign.

Reed Sheppard (thumb) is available for Sunday’s game against the Suns.

Initially declared out for Sunday’s game, Sheppard will be available after missing a little under one month with an avulsion fracture in his right thumb. While the rookie being available is excellent news for the Rockets, Sheppard is unlikely to get the minutes needed to impact fantasy basketball.

Reed Sheppard (thumb) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Suns.

Sheppard is working his way back from an avulsion fracture in his right thumb, having recently played some 5-on-5. If the rookie is made available for Sunday’s game, he’s unlikely to get the minutes needed to impact fantasy basketball. Rockets coach Ime Udoka said Sheppard might be sent to the team’s G League affiliate for additional reps during his pregame availability.

Reed Sheppard will miss at least four weeks with a thumb fracture, according to Rockets coach Ime Udoka.

Sheppard has enjoyed some great moments as a rookie, but he’s largely been out of Houston’s rotation even while Fred VanVleet (ankle) continues to miss time. His extended absence won’t be majorly impactful in the world of fantasy hoops.

Reed Sheppard has been diagnosed with a fractured thumb and will miss at least four weeks.

Sheppard has enjoyed some great moments as a rookie, but he’s largely been out of Houston’s rotation even while Fred VanVleet (ankle) continues to miss time. His extended absence won’t be majorly impactful in the world of fantasy hoops.

Reed Sheppard (thumb) is out for Saturday’s game against the Pelicans.

Sheppard is dealing with a right thumb avulsion injury and will not be available for Saturday’s game. Even with Fred VanVleet (ankle) also out, the rookie guard’s exclusion will not impact fantasy basketball.