Rodney McGruder Fantasy Stats

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.

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.

Detroit Pistons shooting guard Rodney McGruder (hamstring) is good to go for Tuesday night's game against his former team, the Miami Heat. He's part of the team's starting five for the game alongside Cory Joseph, Saddiq Bey, Jerami Grant and Isaiah Stewart. The 30-year-old McGruder missed each of the team's last two games with a left hamstring strain. He was regularly seeing minutes in the low teens prior to the injury. He figures to get some extra run on Tuesday as he's part of the starting five with starting point guard Cade Cunningham (illness) out. However, McGruder doesn't offer much value for fantasy purposes outside of his ability to knock down a few threes.

Detroit Pistons point guard Saben Lee and small forward Rodney McGruder have been ruled out for Thursday's game against Miami, as they are part of a group of Pistons to have entered the league's health and safety protocols. Both Lee and McGruder have served as limited usage second unit assets for Detroit this season, but their absence presses the team to just nine active players vs. the Heat. Lee has shown a propensity for scoring when given a sizable minutes allotment, although when that comes has been difficult to predict. Fantasy managers can consider both players out indefinitely.

Detroit Pistons shooting guard Rodney McGruder (elbow) has been ruled out for Friday's game versus the Rockets due to a sprained right elbow. McGruder's absence will mark his second in a row in light of making his first start of the year Monday. After being on the sidelines for most of the season, McGruder has averaged 12 points across 21.5 minutes per contest during March. With the Pistons having wholesale changes to their rotations as of late, he could be viewed as an upside DFS choice when cleared. For now, Frank Jackson and Josh Jackson stand to benefit from his absence. McGruder's next opportunity to get into action comes Sunday against Chicago.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Rodney McGruder (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. He suffered a right hamstring strain on Wednesday and doesn't have a timetable to return. Maurice Harkless should see more minutes coming his way, but he won't see enough time to become a fantasy option.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Rodney McGruder (ankle) is expected to be available to make his season debut on Wednesday. The Clippers could use the depth with Kawhi Leonard (rest) sitting this one out versus Utah. It's unlikely McGruder plays heavy minutes, but having him out there would be huge. Maurice Harkless is expected to start without Leonard available on Wednesday.