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Reed Sheppard’s Trade Deadline Crossroads | Houston Rockets News
Houston Rockets are locking in their core, with Marcus Smart’s arrival adding defensive firepower and depth. Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, and Amen Thompson are off-limits unless a blockbuster deal comes along. With Fred VanVleet back and Smart now on board, the backcourt is loaded — making 22-year-old Reed Sheppard, a third-overall pick who thrived as a role player last season, a prime trade candidate. Sheppard showed elite shooting and playmaking potential, even earning Rising Stars honors and nearly winning Sixth Man of the Year — but with so many guards competing for minutes, his role may…
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