Ben Sheppard News: Starting Wednesday

Sheppard is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Hornets, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Jarace Walker has struggled recently, and Sheppard will supplant Walker in the first unit for Wednesday's contest. In five starts this season, Sheppard has averaged 8.0 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists across 28.6 minutes per game.