Sheppard is starting Tuesday's game against Utah, per Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com.
Aaron Nesmith is resting Tuesday, clearing up a spot in the first unit for Sheppard to claim. Sheppard has averaged 7.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 0.8 steals in 25.6 minutes per contest in 12 starts this year.