October 6, 2023
Golden State Warriors guard
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.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Anthony Slater
August 2, 2022
Detroit Pistons guard
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.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA.com
April 9, 2022
Detroit Pistons small forward
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.
--Jesse BorekSource: ESPN
March 17, 2022
Detroit Pistons shooting guard
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.
--Andrew Ericksen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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