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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.

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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 / The Dream Shake / April 10

Resting Rockets fall to Clippers 134-117

Hardly any starters played for Houston, but all of the bench did. The Houston Rockets are in full NBA Playoffs prep mode. Head coach Ime Udoka rested most

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 / Houston Rockets on SI / April 3

The Rockets Continue to Give Back, Unveil Renovations to Moses Leroy Park

The Houston Rockets earned their 50th win on Wednesday night as they defeated the Utah Jazz at the Toyota Center. The win clinched the Rockets' first playoff appearance since 2020.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / March 8

$Rockets rookie out at least four weeks with thumb fracture$

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.

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 4

Rockets' Young Core Has Risen to Occasion in Expanded Opportunity

The Houston Rockets suffered a tough 137-128 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road last night. Despite being down just one point at halftime and a 39-point fourth quarter, Houston couldn't muster up enough defense to stop Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 51 points.

Houston Rockets News / NBA Draft on SI / March 4

Reed Sheppard Finds Rhythm in First Career Start for Rockets

Amidst a disappointing season for the second-favorite pick for Rookie of the Year in the preseason, Reed Sheppard played like he was back at Kentucky in his first career start.

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.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 27

Rockets Top Pick Linked to Wizards

The Washington Wizards were mulling between Alex Sarr and Reed Sheppard for the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. While the Wizards selected Sarr, a decision they should be happy with, the team could look at pairing the two top prospects from last year's draft.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 18

Rockets' Reed Sheppard May Not Play Much in Second Half

Houston Rockets rookie guard Reed Sheppard wasn't dealt the best hand for his rookie year when it comes to playing time. While he finds himself on a playoff-caliber team in the Rockets, who currently sit in fourth place in the Western Conference at the All-Star break, that status hasn't done well for his minutes.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 15

2024 NBA Redraft: Where's Rockets' Reed Sheppard?

Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard hasn't had the typical experience that a No. 3 overall pick would normally have in his rookie season. Sheppard, 20, has averaged 11.6 minutes per game while only scoring 3.5 points per contest so far in 40 games of his career.

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 / Last Word On Sports / January 16

Time For The Rockets To Reverse Their Reed Sheppard Decision

Houston Rockets rookie Reed Sheppard entered the 2024-25 season with high expectations. Selected third overall in the 2024 NBA Draft after a stellar freshman year at Kentucky, Sheppard was touted as a potential Rookie of the Year candidate.

Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / January 13

Rockets rookie flourished in G League assignment

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Houston Rockets News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / January 12

Reed Sheppard has been recalled up to the Houston Rockets

Early into his career with the Houston Rockets, Reed Sheppard wasn't getting a lot of playing time, so the Rockets sent him down to the G-League. The Rockets have a full room of guards, so playing time has been hard for Sheppard to come across.

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 / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / January 6

Reed Sheppard sent to Houston Rockets G-League affiliate

Former Wildcat Reed Sheppard is in his rookie season in the NBA with the Houston Rockets, and while many were high on Sheppard being one of the best rookies in the league this season, that has not really been the case.

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.

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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.

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