Rodney McGruder Questionable To Play Sunday
Rodney McGruder is listed as questionable to play during Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers due to a quad injury. Should McGruder be forced to the sidelines Sunday, it would mark his first absence of what has been a surprise year for the third-year man who has started all 15 games this season for Miami. Averaging 12.7 points and 5.2 rebounds per game, McGruder has proven to be a fantasy commodity by virtue of his playing time (33.1 minutes per game) to start the year. Keep an eye on his status ahead of Sunday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Miami Heat shooting guard/small forward Source: NBA Injury Report
Rodney McGruder Sidelined On Saturday
Rodney McGruder (head) won't play in Saturday's preseason meeting with the Lakers. The veteran is in concussion protocol, so he'll miss the first of the Warriors' five exhibition contests. But considering Golden State has nearly a week before retaking the court, McGruder may be cleared to suit up by then. The 32-year-old has played for the Heat, Clippers, and Pistons since entering the league in 2016 and has averaged 5.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in 317 career games. There's a chance he could make the Warriors' regular-season roster. However, even if McGruder earns a spot, he has a way to go before becoming a relevant fantasy option.
Source: Anthony Slater
Golden State Warriors guard Source: Anthony Slater
Rodney McGruder Re-Ups With Pistons
Rodney McGruder has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the team. The 31-year-old appeared in 51 games for Detroit last season, averaging 5.4 points and 2.2 boards while shooting 39.7% from deep. McGruder has a way to go before becoming relevant in any fantasy league. However, he may make an occasional start this season, so there could be some streaming potential for the taking.
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Detroit Pistons guard Source: NBA.com
Rodney McGruder Drops Career-High 26 Points Off Bench
Rodney McGruder took advantage of a 24-minute allotment off the bench in Friday's loss to Milwaukee by compiling a career-best 26 points on 9-for-11 shooting, including going 4-for-5 from behind the arc. Typically known for his defensive acumen, McGruder was lethal offensively, while adding three rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Minutes have not come consistently to the 30-year-old amidst a rebuilding Pistons squad, which has kept him on the periphery of fantasy relevance throughout 2021-22. It will be tough to gauge McGruder's upside for Sunday's regular-season finale vs. the 76ers, but his track record from this year makes him a risky DFS option.
Source: ESPN
Detroit Pistons small forward Source: ESPN
Rodney McGruder Questionable For Thursday's Game
Rodney McGruder (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Thursday night's game against the Orlando Magic. McGruder is dealing with a left hamstring strain. The injury caused him to miss a pair of games this past weekend, but he returned to the court for Tuesday's game against the Miami Heat. In that game, he was part of the starting lineup and he compiled eight points, two three-pointers, one rebound and one assist over 20 minutes. It seems likely that he's more on the probable side of questionable for Thursday's game. His backcourt mate Cade Cunningham (illness) is questionable as well. If both players sit, expect to see a lot of Killian Hayes and Cory Joseph.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Detroit Pistons shooting guard Source: NBA Injury Report
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