Reed Sheppard shows growth in Houston Rockets' 2025-26 season highlights
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 4:05 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Reed Sheppard's performance for the Houston Rockets in his sophomore season has drawn attention. He averaged 13.5 points, 3.4 assists, and 2.9 rebounds in increased playing time due to an injury to Fred VanVleet. His shooting percentages improved to 43% from the field and 39.4% from three-point range. Sheppard finished sixth in Sixth Man of the Year voting. The addition of Marcus Smart and the return of VanVleet are expected to further enhance Sheppard’s shooting opportunities next season.
- •Sheppard averaged 13.5 points, 3.4 assists in 2025-26.
- •Finished sixth in Sixth Man of the Year voting.
- •Increased playing time followed VanVleet's injury.
- •Shooting improved to 43% overall, 39.4% from three.
- •Expectations rise with the addition of Marcus Smart.
- 4:05 PMYahoo Sports — Reed Sheppard Houston Rockets 2025-26 season highlights
"Reed Sheppard impressed for the Rockets in his sophomore campaign, finishing sixth in Sixth Man of the Year voting.
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