Reed Sheppard was good for 15 points off the bench in Wednesday's 143-105 rout of the Utah Jazz.

Fantasy Impact

Sheppard had the hot hand, going 5-of-7 from behind the 3-point line, while chipping in with three rebounds, two assists and a plus-12 rating in just nine minutes off the bench. The 20-year-old from Kentucky can be effective from distance, but that's his only value to those in deeper fantasy leagues.

Reed Sheppard is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Phoenix Suns.

Fantasy Impact

Sheppard fractured his right thumb three weeks ago and seems to be nearing his return. He will not impact the Houston Rockets' rotation when he is available to play and should remain on the waiver wire.

Reed Sheppard has been diagnosed with a fractured thumb and will miss at least four weeks.

Fantasy Impact

Sheppard has been mostly out of the Rockets rotation this season.

Reed Sheppard (thumb) is unavailable for Saturday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Fantasy Impact

Saturday will be the first game that Sheppard has missed due to a thumb injury. It's unclear whether or not he will have to miss more time beyond this game, and fantasy managers should expect slightly more work for Dillon Brooks while the 20-year old is sidelined.

Reed Sheppard posted 25 points (10-of-17 FG, 2-of-2 FT), two rebounds, five assists, two steals, one block, and three three-pointers across 31 minutes in Monday’s defeat to Oklahoma City.

Fantasy Impact

Sheppard stepped into his first start with Houston missing four regulars, delivering a season-high 25 points—his first 20-point outing—alongside a well-rounded stat line against a tough Thunder squad. The rookie rewarded streaming managers with this breakout, but his fantasy value could fade fast as key starters likely return for Tuesday’s matchup with Indiana. Managers might not need to hang onto him once the rotation stabilizes.