Reed Sheppard prepares for third NBA season with Houston Rockets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 11:18 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard appeared at Houston Fire Station 8 on September 11, 2026, to honor first responders on the 25th anniversary of September 11. Entering his third professional season, the 22-year-old indicated he has focused heavily on physical conditioning and weight training throughout the offseason. Sheppard saw his role expand last season following an injury to teammate Fred VanVleet, ultimately averaging 13.5 points on 39.4% shooting from beyond the arc. While he showed high-scoring potential during that stretch, the team expects him to build upon the experience gained from his increased playing time. General manager Rafael Stone noted that Sheppard is more comfortable heading into training camp than in previous years as the organization looks for further growth from the former No. 3 overall draft pick.
- •Reed Sheppard averaged 13.5 points and shot 39.4% from 3-point range last season.
- •The 22-year-old guard added noticeable muscle mass during the offseason.
- •Sheppard played significant minutes last year after Fred VanVleet suffered a torn ACL.
- •The Houston Rockets open training camp later this month.
- •Teammate Jae'Sean Tate reports that Sheppard has maintained his speed despite his added size.
- 11:18 PMYahoo Sports — Rockets' Reed Sheppard enters Year 3 with new look, hopes for continued improved performance
"Reed Sheppard is so locked in at the gym that he hasn't put much thought into whether he'll keep his longer hair and beard as he enters his third year with the Houston Rockets.
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