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Reed Sheppard aims for bigger role with Houston Rockets this season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 1:00 AM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Reed Sheppard aims for bigger role with Houston Rockets this season

Summary

Reed Sheppard enters his third season with the Houston Rockets as the team prepares for the 2026-2027 NBA season. Facing a crowded backcourt, Sheppard hopes to improve his physicality and shooting efficiency to secure more playing time. Last season, he averaged 26.2 minutes per game, with notable developments in his scoring and overall performance. Sheppard's ability to absorb contact and improve from the free-throw line could enhance his contributions on both ends of the court. If successful, he may contend for the Sixth Man of the Year award.

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By the Numbers

•Sheppard hopes to see improvements in contact play and shooting efficiency.
•Last season, he averaged 26.2 minutes and made significant gains in all stats.
•New backcourt additions could affect his playing time this season.
•Improvement in free throw shooting is seen as a key area for growth.
•Sixth Man of the Year is a more realistic goal than Most Improved Player.

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What they're saying

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As a crowded backcourt threatens his minutes, the bulked-up sharpshooter must trade finesse for physicality to anchor Houston’s rotation and emerge as a Sixth Man contender.
— Yahoo Sports

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