Houston's backup guard and 2024 first-round pick is expected to take a major jump after a quiet rookie season.

On occasion, second-year guard Reed Sheppard may have seen his name in trade speculation during the 2025 offseason. But it wasn’t because the Houston Rockets had any interest in moving him.

When the Houston Rockets traded for Kevin Durant, one player they made sure to leave off the table was their 2024 third overall pick Reed Sheppard. The former Kentucky guard played in a light role ...

After two outings (23.0 points, 4.0 steals per game), the Rockets are shutting down Reed Sheppard for the remainder of the NBA’s 2025 summer league.

Another thing that stood out to me yesterday is that the Rockets are going to give Reed Sheppard plenty of opportunities to have a bigger role next season. At this moment doesn’t seem like they ...

ESPN has this to say about Sheppard, who garnered their number one spot: ...

After the series of savvy moves by GM Rafael Stone over the summer, the Houston Rockets are no longer a young, up-and-coming team. They are a serious championship contender.

Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 3, 2025, in Oklahoma City.

As expected, the roster is headlined by second-year guard Reed Sheppard, who was drafted at No. 3 overall in the 2024 first round. In 2024, Sheppard earned All-Summer League First Team honors.

The Rockets are hoping they can use summer league as a chance to maximize Sheppard, especially after the departure of Green. “We want him to take more of a leadership role,” Jackson said.