Shepard will come off the bench against the Thunder on Tuesday, according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic.
Although Shepard got some starts at point guard in the preseason, the Rockets opted to start the season with a bulky roster – Amen Thompson will start at point guard and Steven Adams will start at center. In Thursday's preseason finale, Shepard showed off his upside by scoring 29 points (12-for-22 from the field, 5-for-13 from 3-point range), six rebounds, six assists, four steals and three blocks in 29 minutes, and he will likely play a key role off the bench on Tuesday.