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On YouTubeHouston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 13
Houston Rockets Guard Prepares For Increased Role
With all the young talent the Houston Rockets currently have on their roster, it almost slips the mind that they have a 20-year-old guard ready to be let off the leash for his sophomore campaign, where he hopes to impact the Rockets in a big way.
Reed Sheppard News / Athlon Sports / June 13
Houston Rockets Reed Sheppard Will Have a Larger Role Next Season
Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard will officially be participating in the Vegas Summer League to prepare for an increased role with the Rockets in his second NBA season.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 11
Houston Rockets: Trade or Keep Reed Sheppard?
The Houston Rockets have been swarmed with trade rumors for months now, and Reed Sheppard has been named as a player that could be on the move. But should the Rockets actually trade him?
The 'Most points off the bench in an NBA Finals game' quiz
An NBA player has come off of the bench to score 20 or more points in a Finals game on 41 occasions in league history. How many of the players to do it can you name in six minutes?
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 3
Rockets’ Reed Sheppard Reportedly Slated for ‘Expanded Role’
At the 2024 NBA Draft Lottery, the Houston Rockets were one of the big winners, jumping up to No. 3 with less-than-ideal odds. And on draft night they seemed the same, nabbing Kentucky's Reed Sheppard with the pick, a player many thought would be a plug-and-play impact guard.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 27
Houston Rockets: Reed Sheppard's Path to an All-Star Leap
After landing the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, the Rockets selected Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard. The pick was highly regarded by many, as Sheppard was viewed to have a pro-ready skillset with superstar upside.
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / May 24
Rockets 2024-2025 season in review: Reed Sheppard 
Reviews continue with rookie point guard Reed Sheppard. After being drafted with the number three overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft, Reed Sheppard’s 2024–25 rookie season with the Houston Rockets was a journey of adaptation and growth, marked by both challenges and flashes of his potential.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 22
Houston Rockets: Top Three Moments of the 2024-25 Season
The Houston Rockets season is over, and they exceeded all expectations in becoming the West's No. 2 seed. These are their top three moments from the season: Drafting Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard last summer was a key highlight for this Rockets roster.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 18
Rockets’ Reed Sheppard helps London, Kentucky residents impacted by tornado
Ahead of his second year in the NBA, Reed Sheppard has not forgotten about his Kentucky origins. Less than two weeks after the Houston Rockets were eliminated by the Golden State Warriors, Sheppard returned to his hometown of London, Kentucky, after it was struck by a severe tornado.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 24
Rockets' Reed Sheppard Proved Worth as a Rookie
The Houston Rockets aren't playing Reed Sheppard in their rotation for the playoffs, which is a similar tune to what he had to deal with over the course of the season.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 14
Rockets Have One Blemish on Fantastic Season
Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard was taken with the No. 3 overall pick in this year's NBA Draft, and normally that would mean a decent amount of playing time for one of the league's top prospects.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 12
Cam Whitmore and Reed Sheppard are Receiving Valuable Minutes
The Houston Rockets lost their second straight game Friday night to the Los Angeles Lakers 140-109. Usually, when a team loses by this wide of a margin, alarm bells start to go off immediately after the game.
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / April 11
Houston Rockets Reed Shepard Plays Against Idol and Former Rockets Superstar
Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard had a career night in his last game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Sheppard connected on 6-three pointers as he scored 20 points in the 134-117 loss.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 10
Rockets' Reed Sheppard Will Shine Soon
The Houston Rockets have a really strong core of young players that the team has taken in the past four drafts. The Rockets have hit on so many of their first-round picks that Reed Sheppard has not been able to see much of the court.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 10
Rockets’ Rookie Proving Himself with Added Opportunity
The Houston Rockets jump at the 2024 NBA Draft lottery was a great one for the organization. But it was a more layered situation than initially thought nearly a year ago.
Houston Rockets News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 8
ESPN writer makes a bold prediction about Rockets rookie Reed Sheppard
Many considered Reed Sheppard to be the front-runner to win Rookie of the Year heading into the 2024-25 NBA season, but the former Kentucky Wildcat has not had the rookie season many would have imagined.
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / April 7
Analyst Makes Bold Reed Sheppard Statement Regarding Rookie of the Year Race
The Houston Rockets have made a surprising surge into the Western Conference standings and are currently holding on to the No. 2 seed with just three games left in the regular season for them. It would take a crash and burn for them to finish anywhere besides the second seed.
NBA News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 4
Former Kentucky star Reed Sheppard made NBA history against the Utah Jazz
Reed Sheppard hasn't quite had the rookie season that Kentucky fans were hoping for, but every time he is given an opportunity to play, he does something impressive.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / March 8
Rockets rookie out at least four weeks with thumb fracture
He will have his thumb in a splint for the next four weeks to give the fracture time to heal.
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / March 4
Houston Rockets Reed Sheppard has career night
Houston Rockets rookie Reed Sheppard strives in his first NBA career start. The former number 3 pick in the 2024 NBA draft had a career-high 25 points while shooting 10-17 from the field and 3-7 on his threes.
Houston Rockets News / NBA Draft on SI / February 5
Rockets' Reed Sheppard Sets Season High Against Nets with 16 Points
Rockets rookie guard Reed Sheppard had his best game of his young career last night in a loss against the Brooklyn Nets, putting up 16 points and grabbing seven boards in the performance despite a brutal collapse at the end that cost them the win.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / January 13
Rockets rookie flourished in G League assignment
The G League could serve as a valuable resource for Houston to keep the rookie fresh and ready to contribute when needed.
Houston Rockets News / NBA Draft on SI / January 8
Reed Sheppard Explodes for 49 Points in First G League Appearance
After a historic college season that saw him drafted third overall, Reed Sheppard has struggled early in his young career. The former Kentucky guard was a favorite selection by many for Rookie of the Year before the season began, but expectations were quickly tampered with minimal playing time and never finding a rhythm on the court.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / July 25
Reed Sheppard should hit the ground running for Rockets
Reed Sheppard was selected to the All-Summer League First Team for his exceptional performances in Las Vegas and will look to carry that success over to his rookie season.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / July 21
Rockets' Reed Sheppard has taken Summer League by storm
Taken with the third overall pick by the Houston Rockets, former Kentucky star Reed Sheppard has already impressed NBA fans and analysts with his shooting and his playmaking.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / July 13
Rockets top pick explodes in summer debut
Houston’s Reed Sheppard played his first Summer League game Friday night. He was so good that it might be his last Summer League game.
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