Can Reed Sheppard Earn a Rotation Spot in Houston Rockets 2025 Summer League?
I’m sure it’s good to know for Reed that he has a level of stability. Now he’s just got to go out there and reward the Rockets faith. Lack of guard depth means Reed Shepard has a real chance. So all all I’m looking for is if they’re going to give him on ball reps and be to be the point guard. Let’s see that. I know he can come off a screen and knock down a mid-range jumper, but can he can he facilitate? Can he organize an offense? Because he wasn’t like some, no doubt about it, future NBA player while he was in high school that he never was like the guy on a team that just takes every shot. And so when he got to Kentucky, that was like hard for him to be to look around and be like, “Oh, I actually need to like scale. I’m actually one of the better players on this team.” And same thing when he uh went to the G- League, it was like a, “Hey dude, you’re actually going to have to put up shots in the G-League. You are the best player on this court.” So, I I want to see a little bit of aggression and a little bit of like I will just hunt shots a little bit if the shot is there because he’s going to need to do that cuz he’s going to be the best shooter on the
What do the Houston Rockets really think of Reed Sheppard?
As Summer League approaches, we’re diving into how the Rockets view the rookie guard — and what he needs to prove to earn a spot in the rotation this season.
Despite not being involved in the Kevin Durant trade, Reed Sheppard has been called “untouchable” by some inside the organization. He’s already shown flashes in the G-League, but now it’s about proving he can bring that same impact at the NBA level.
With his reputation as one of the best shooters on the team, the question becomes:
📈 Can he show more aggression?
🎯 Can he consistently knock down shots under pressure?
💪 And can he carve out a role in a crowded backcourt?
We break down what Sheppard has shown so far, what the Rockets expect from him, and what fans should watch for during Summer League.
💬 Let us know in the comments: What does Reed Sheppard need to prove to you this summer?
