Reed Sheppard

Rockets’ Kevin Durant Injury Drama Takes a Bigger Turn After Game 1

Apr 19, 2026 @ 8:01am

The postseason always sharpens the spotlight, and Kevin Durant’s situation turned into one of the night’s biggest talking points before Game 1 even settled in.After a week of optimism and buildup, the Rockets were suddenly forced to adjust on the fly, and the tone around Durant’s injury shifted from concern to full-on drama. What happened […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant Injury Drama Takes a Bigger Turn After Game 1 appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Why Rockets will smash Lakers in 5 games with Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves injured

Apr 16, 2026 @ 1:09am

Basketball > NBA > Houston Rockets > Los Angeles Lakers

ClutchPoints

Earlier in the 2025-26 season, it looked as though the Houston Rockets had all the makings of a pretender despite adding Kevin Durant into the mix. Fans have gotten so frustrated towards the Rockets for their poor execution in crunch time, and their offense can get clogged at times due to the lack of spacing. […] The post Why Rockets will smash Lakers in 5 games with Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves injured appeared first on ClutchPoints.

2026 Fantasy Basketball Recap: Draft Values, Waiver Heroes & 2026 Draft Preview

Apr 9, 2026 @ 4:04pm

Basketball > NBA > Charlotte Hornets > Detroit Pistons > Houston Rockets > Milwaukee Bucks > Minnesota Timberwolves > Sacramento Kings

Athlon Sports

The wild rollercoaster over March and early April is over, which means 2026 fantasy basketball recaps are in full swing. With the “silly season” and fantasy playoffs in the rearview mirror, fantasy managers can gather what they learned and start their 2026 NBA Draft fantasy prep. But after a busy ...

2026 Fantasy Basketball Awards Breakdown: Jokić, Wemby & the Real League-Winners

Apr 6, 2026 @ 1:53pm

Basketball > NBA > Boston Celtics > Dallas Mavericks > Denver Nuggets > Houston Rockets > Minnesota Timberwolves > San Antonio Spurs

Athlon Sports

The season is over, and now comes the part that actually matters.Not just who scored the most points. Not just who made the NBA All-Star team. But who actually won your league for you.That’s what the 2026 fantasy basketball awards are really about.The names aren’t always surprising. The impact ...

Final Injury Report for Jazz-Rockets: Will Keyonte George, Lauri Markkanen Play?

Apr 3, 2026 @ 4:00pm

Basketball > NBA > Houston Rockets > Utah Jazz

Athlon Sports

The Utah Jazz may be without multiple key players in Friday night’s game against the Houston Rockets.

Best Draft Values of 2025-26 Fantasy Basketball: Late-Round Steals That Won Leagues

Apr 3, 2026 @ 10:20am

Basketball > NBA

Athlon Sports

We are now in the heat of the fantasy basketball playoffs, where the late-round steals that won leagues are officially separating the contenders from the pretenders. While early-round picks like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokić have anchored rosters, the true difference-makers have been the ...

Rockets’ Reed Sheppard one triple shy of franchise record in win over Bucks

Apr 2, 2026 @ 1:07am

Basketball > NBA > Houston Rockets > Milwaukee Bucks

ClutchPoints

Reed Sheppard made the three-point line his office on Wednesday as he carried the Houston Rockets past the Milwaukee Bucks, 119-113, at Toyota Center. Sheppard kept the Rockets afloat throughout the contest with his hot shooting from long distance. He finished with 27 points on a career-high nine three-pointers on top of four rebounds, six […] The post Rockets’ Reed Sheppard one triple shy of franchise record in win over Bucks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Fantasy Basketball Draft Steals 2026-27: Reed Sheppard, Naz Reid & Overlooked Players

Mar 25, 2026 @ 5:27pm

Basketball > NBA > Boston Celtics > Detroit Pistons > Houston Rockets > Los Angeles Clippers > Minnesota Timberwolves

Athlon Sports

Fantasy drafts aren’t won early. They’re won later. Everyone can spot NBA stars. That part’s easy. This is about finding the guys no one is talking about. The ones sitting there in rounds eight through twelve. The ones who end up deciding everything. Here are a few: Sheppard won’t win headlines but ...

Fantasy Basketball Usage Rate Risers 2026-27: Cooper Flagg & Players for Bigger Offensive Roles

Mar 24, 2026 @ 9:02pm

Basketball > Chicago Bulls > Dallas Mavericks > Houston Rockets > BYU Cougars > NBA

Athlon Sports

Usage tells you everything. Not always right away, but eventually.Who has the ball? Who takes the shots? Who controls possessions? That’s s where fantasy basketball value is created, and more importantly, where it grows.Looking way forward to the 2026-27, there are a handful of players trending ...

Fantasy Basketball Late-Round Targets 2026-27: Reed Sheppard, Naz Reid & Hidden Value Picks

Mar 24, 2026 @ 7:17pm

Basketball > NBA > Boston Celtics > Los Angeles Clippers > Memphis Grizzlies > Minnesota Timberwolves

Athlon Sports

Hidden gems are true currency in fantasy basketball. Undervalued players with a ton of upside can pay dividends, and late-round targets at draft time can separate contenders from pretenders once the playoffs roll around. These players provide multi-category value without burning early picks since ...

Fantasy Basketball Sleepers 2026-27 Based on Advanced Stats: Reed Sheppard, Naz Reid & Hidden Gems

Mar 24, 2026 @ 11:56am

Basketball > NBA > Boston Celtics > Dallas Mavericks > Detroit Pistons > Houston Rockets > Minnesota Timberwolves

Athlon Sports

Not all breakouts start with highlights. Some start with numbers most people ignore. The list? True shooting percentage. Usage rate. Defensive metrics. Efficiency ratings. The kind of stats that do not always show up on fantasy apps, but quietly tell you who is about to take off. That can be where ...

Way Too Early 2026-27 Fantasy Basketball Rankings: Rising & Falling Players

Mar 23, 2026 @ 11:30am

Basketball > Chicago Bulls > Dallas Mavericks > Houston Rockets > Los Angeles Clippers > BYU Cougars > NBA

Athlon Sports

While most fantasy basketball managers are still focused on how this season ends, the smart ones are already looking ahead. That’s because rankings shift quickly once the offseason begins.Usage changes. Roles expand. Rookies arrive. Suddenly, the player you could have drafted in round five is going ...

Houston Rockets at Chicago Bulls: Odds, Injury Updates, How to Watch and More

Mar 23, 2026 @ 11:00am

Basketball > NBA > Chicago Bulls > Houston Rockets

Athlon Sports

Date: March 23, 2026Time: 8 p.m. ETVenue: United CenterTV: SCHNStreaming: Check local listingsRadio: 670 The Score, 790 AMBuy tickets: Buy Rockets at Bulls tickets on StubHub The Rockets have enjoyed a five-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will face off against ...

Kevin Durant lost his marbles after Reed Sheppard dunked on Lakers

Mar 16, 2026 @ 11:30pm

Basketball > NBA > Houston Rockets > Los Angeles Lakers

Larry Brown Sports

Nobody was more fired up about Reed Sheppard going airborne on Monday than Kevin Durant. The Houston Rockets put the ball in Sheppard’s hands in the final seconds of the first quarter at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. The second-year guard took full advantage. Sheppard froze Lakers center Jaxson Hayes with a killer crossover and … The post Kevin Durant lost his marbles after Reed Sheppard dunked on Lakers appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.