-
-
Follow Us
-
On Facebook
On Flipboard
Free Newsletters
On YouTube
NBA News / Athlon Sports / November 2
Final Injury Report for Celtics-Rockets: Will Paul George, Reed Sheppard Play?
The Boston Celtics are on the road Monday night as they travel to take on the Houston Rockets in an interconference showdown. Boston enters Monday’s contest with a 5-1 record after defeating the Orlando Magic on the road Sunday afternoon.
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / October 31
Reed Sheppard gets paid… well, kind of 
Yesterday afternoon, Adam Spolane reported that the Houston Rockets had picked up Reed Sheppard’s fourth-year option. This means for the 2027-2028 season, Sheppard will be making just above $14 million before he is eligible for a rookie contract extension.
The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 1,500 points while also rejecting at least 150 shots in the same season can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 30
NBA Notes: Rockets, Reed Sheppard, Mavericks, Daniel Gafford, Sixers
The Rockets have another season of Reed Sheppard secured. Houston exercised his approximately $14 million option for 2027-28, according to RealGM. The No.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Reed Sheppard News / Hoops Rumors / October 30
Rockets Pick Up Reed Sheppard’s Fourth-Year Option
The Rockets have picked up their fourth-year team option on Reed Sheppard’s rookie scale contract, the team announced today (Twitter link via Will Guillory of The Athletic).
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / October 30
Final Injury Report for Rockets-Mavericks: Will Alperen Sengun, Reed Sheppard Play?
The Houston Rockets are on the road Friday night as they travel to take on the Dallas Mavericks in a Western Conference showdown as part of NBA Cup group play.
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / October 24
Final Injury Report for Rockets-Hawks: Will Fred VanVleet, Reed Sheppard Play?
The Houston Rockets are on the road Saturday night as they travel to take on the Atlanta Hawks in an interconference showdown. Houston enters Saturday’s game with a 2-0 record after defeating the San Antonio Spurs on the road Friday night.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / October 23
Final Injury Report for Rockets-Spurs: Will De'Aaron Fox, Reed Sheppard Play?
The San Antonio Spurs are at home Friday night as they host the Houston Rockets in a Western Conference showdown. San Antonio enters Friday’s game with an 0-1 record after losing at home to the Oklahoma City Thunder Tuesday night.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 17
Rockets Ranked Near Bottom of NBA At This Position
On Friday, The Athletic released a list ranking all 30 NBA teams by position. The list evaluates the team’s starters and reserves together, factoring in recent production, availability, and morale.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / October 17
Is Reed Sheppard’s Rockets future in jeopardy?
It’s only preseason, but… The perennial caveat. It’s tiring. We know it’s preseason. We all know. Bogdan Bogdanovic looks good, doesn’t he? The man whose last name is his first name with more letters after it (which is how I learned to stop calling him Bojan Bogdanovic, or vice versa) is hitting 41.2% of his 5.7 threes per game.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 24
Rockets star Reed Sheppard’s latest social media move shows he’s fully embracing Jack Black’s Nacho Libre look
It appears that Reed Sheppard is embracing the Nacho Libre comparisons after the Houston Rockets star made a move on social media to prove it. Sheppard has changed his profile picture on Instagram to a photo of Jack Black as Nacho Libre.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 23
How Marcus Smart’s Rockets arrival changes Reed Sheppard’s role
The Houston Rockets added a couple of new pieces in the offseason, one of whom was veteran guard Marcus Smart via free agency. The Rockets have a budding young guard on the roster in Reed Sheppard, and with Smart joining the team, Sheppard’s role is going to change a bit, as per Ben DuBose of Rockets Wire.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 23
Reed Sheppard’s radical new look has fans making Pablo Escobar, Jack Black comps
Forget the preseason rankings. The first competition of the upcoming season is already underway: Who showed up to NBA Media Day with the best look? Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard will not be a strong candidate, but he surely grabbed attention with his radical makeover.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 20
NBA Notes: Raptors, Kawhi Leonard, Rockets, Reed Sheppard, Hawks
The Raptors added Kawhi Leonard, giving them another elite and versatile defender beside Scottie Barnes. That still doesn’t guarantee an answer for every opponent.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 20
The Houston Rockets’ Top Trade Asset For This Offseason
The Houston Rockets have had a relatively quiet offseason, with the biggest acquisition being defensive specialist Marcus Smart. Houston’s front office has left the core untouched, which is likely to continue as training camp draws closer.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 30
Reed Sheppard's clutch play late helps Rockets stave off elimination vs. Lakers on LeBron James' historic night
A historic night from LeBron James and the long-awaited return of Austin Reaves were still not enough to prevent the short-handed Houston Rockets from taking Wednesday's Game 5.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 29
Will Reed Sheppard be able to Pick up Where he Left Off for Rockets in Game 5?
Reed Sheppard has been one of the Houston Rockets' major storylines through the 2025-26 season. Drafted third overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, Sheppard essentially redshirted his rookie season, as he didn't get much opportunity to contribute on a Rockets team with postseason aspirations.
Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / February 27
Streaking Reed Sheppard leads Rockets into matchup with Heat
The Houston Rockets were on the verge of completing a stunning rally from a 19-point deficit against the Orlando Magic on Thursday but needed one final push to get over the hump.
Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / January 21
Reed Sheppard hopes for continued spark as Rockets visit Sixers
Reed Sheppard isn't the best player on the Houston Rockets, but right now he just might be their most important. Sheppard aims to continue his strong play of late when the Rockets visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday.
NBA News / Yardbarker / January 21
Reed Sheppard leads Rockets to largest comeback of season in win over Spurs
The Houston Rockets trailed by as many 16 to the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night before putting together a huge fourth-quarter rally.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 21
Reed Sheppard Reacts to 28-Point Performance, Rockets Win vs. Nuggets
Reed Sheppard's jump from year one to year two has been almost unprecedented when considering how limited he was last season. The 6-foot-2 guard went from a rookie who couldn't get much burn on a playoff team to an elite contributor to a title-contending Houston Rockets squad.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 20
Kevin Durant, Reed Sheppard lead Rockets to convincing win over Nuggets
Just one game after blowing a massive first-half lead, the Houston Rockets bounced back in a major way with a 115-101 win over the Denver Nuggets.
NBA News / Yardbarker / November 30
These five NBA players have officially arrived as stars
Let’s take a look at our NBA All-Breakout team at the quarter point of the 2025-26 season.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / October 31, 2025
Rockets pick up 2026-27 options on Amen Thompson, Reed Sheppard
The Houston Rockets have exercised their team options for the 2026-27 season on guards Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard, reports Danielle Lerner of The Houston Chronicle.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 21, 2025
Rockets' point guard plan has mixed results in opener
The Rockets may need to start thinking about what ball-handler they can trade for in the next few months.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / October 17, 2025
Rising Rockets star turning heads after strong preseason showing
The Houston Rockets may have found their next breakout guard.
Breaking News
Trending News
Customize Your Newsletter
+
Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!
Popular Quizzes
Today's Latest News
MY ACCOUNT
SUBSCRIBE
ADVERTISE
JOBS
FAQ
PRIVACY POLICY COOKIE POLICY CONTACT US
ABOUT YARDBARKER TERMS OF SERVICE
PRIVACY POLICY COOKIE POLICY CONTACT US
ABOUT YARDBARKER TERMS OF SERVICE
Copyright 2026 YB Media, LLC. All rights reserved.
By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
This site is for entertainment purposes only.
There is no gambling offered on this site.
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.
By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
This site is for entertainment purposes only.
There is no gambling offered on this site.
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.