Rodney McGruder Stats
- Height / Weight
- 76 / 205 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 7/29/1991 (32)
- Experience
- 6
- College
- Kansas State
Career Stats
Rodney McGruder Last 10 Games
Rodney McGruder News
Golden State Warriors guards Cory Joseph (back) and Rodney McGruder (concussion protocol) will miss the team's preseason contest on Sunday against the Sacramento Kings. Head coach Steve Kerr expects Joseph to be able to play in a preseason game and is hopeful that McGruder can do the same. The latter is already in the later stages of the concussion protocol so his return is closer on the horizon. Both of them are still battling for backup roles, so they'll both need as many opportunities as they can get. Neither one should be fantasy-relevant in any league format.
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.
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.
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.