Reed Sheppard Shows Readiness for Major Leap in Limited Summer League Action

Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard participated in summer league to make his case for a bigger role next season, despite being buried on the depth chart. The former No. 3 overall pick, who was a summer league star among first-year players last year, averaged 23.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in just two games before being shut down. His high-level performance in limited action indicates he is poised for a significant jump in his second year.