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Leads team in scoring from bench McGruder (conditioning) produced 19 points (7-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal over 22 minutes during Tuesday's 102-86 loss to Golden State.

Impact Though Detroit initially listed McGruder as out for the contest while he worked to regain conditioning following a trade to Denver that ultimately fell through, the swingman instead was active for the contest and took on an unexpectedly large role off the bench following Killian Hayes' (hip) premature exit. The journeyman wing came through with his best performance of the season, but it came on the back of some unsustainably hot shooting. He shouldn't be viewed as an appealing fantasy option in anything but the deepest of leagues.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Pistons ' Rodney McGruder scores season-high 19 points vs. Golden State Warriors

JANUARY 19, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Out Tuesday McGruder (conditioning) will not play Tuesday against Golden State.

Impact McGruder is out of COVID-19 protocols, but for the second straight game he'll remain sidelined due to conditioning concerns.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Curry leads Golden State into matchup against Detroit

Stephen Curry leads Golden State into a matchup with Detroit averaging 26.3 points per game

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out due to conditioning McGruder (not with team) is out Sunday against the Suns due to return to competition reconditioning.

Impact McGruder was sent back to Detroit after a failed trade with the Nuggets involving Bol Bol, who failed his physical. It's unclear what the team's plan for McGruder is, but he's listed as out due to conditioning concerns.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday McGruder (not with team) is listed as out for Friday's contest against the Raptors.

Impact McGruder hasn't rejoined the Pistons since the trade sending him to Denver in exchange for Bol Bol fell through due to concerns with Bol's physical. It's unclear when he will return to the team, but his next chance to suit up is Sunday against the Suns. He's made 17 appearances for the Pistons this season and is averaging 2.5 points in 9.5 minutes, so his absence shouldn't impact much.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bol fails physical, trade between Pistons and Nuggets halted

A trade between Detroit and the Denver Nuggets was rescinded after big man Bol Bol didn’t receive medical clearance with the Pistons

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remaining with Pistons McGruder will remain with the Pistons after Detroit elected not to acquire Bol Bol due to concerns with his physical, Mike Singer of The Denver Post reports.

Impact While Denver and Detroit waited to finalize the deal agreed upon Sunday that sent McGruder and a second-round pick to the Nuggets in exchange for Bol, the former never debuted for his new team. He'll now head back to Detroit for the time being, but since the 30-year-old McGruder doesn't fit into the Pistons' rebuilding plans, he likely won't be a regular part of the rotation. He made 17 appearances with the Pistons to begin the season, averaging 2.5 points in 9.5 minutes per game.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clippers rally from 25 down in 2nd half, stun Nuggets 87-85

The Los Angeles Clippers rallied from a 25-point deficit in the second half for a stunning 87-85 victory over the Denver Nuggets

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vučević, DeRozan lift Bulls over Pistons 133-87

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JANUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nuggets trade Bol Bol to Pistons for McGruder, draft pick

The Denver Nuggets finalized a trade with Detroit that will send big man Bol Bol to the Pistons

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nuggets don't plan to cut Rodney McGruder ' HoopsHype Michael Singer: Lots of moving parts with Bol Bol leaving, Rodney McGruder coming, Davon Reed sticking, Petr Cornelie going and DeMarcus Cousins likely landing. For now, the #Nugge...

JANUARY 9, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Detroit Pistons trade for Nuggets' Bol Bol in exchange for Rodney McGruder, draft pick Detroit Pistons made their first trade of the season, sending Rodney McGruder and a 2022 second-round pick to Denver Nuggets in exchange for...

JANUARY 9, 2022 • FREEP.COM

Herro, Strus power Heat to 115-112 comeback win over Pistons

Tyler Herro scored 29 points, Max Strus added 26 and the Miami Heat rallied to beat the short-handed Detroit Pistons 115-112

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pistons forward Rodney McGruder on Cade Cunningham, team workouts Detroit Pistons forward Rodney McGruder meets with the media to discuss team workouts in the summer and the maturity of rookie Cade Cunningh...

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Pistons re-sign Cory Joseph, Frank Jackson, Rodney McGruder

The Detroit Pistons have re-signed guards Cory Joseph, Frank Jackson and Rodney McGruder

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Detroit faces Miami, seeks to break 4-game skid

Detroit aims to break its four-game skid when the Pistons play Miami

MAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Detroit faces Denver, seeks to break 3-game skid

Detroit aims to stop its three-game losing streak when the Pistons take on Denver

MAY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bey and Detroit take on Minnesota in non-conference action

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MAY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LaVine, Chicago set for matchup with Detroit

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Detroit travels to play Eastern Conference-leading Philadelphia

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MAY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pistons snap skid with 111-97 win over Grizzlies

Wayne Ellington and Cory Joseph scored 18 points apiece to help the Detroit Pistons snap a four-game losing streak with a 111-97 win over the Memphis Grizzlies

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Pistons take on the Grizzlies on 4-game slide

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MAY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hornets hold on for crucial 102-99 win over Pistons

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Charlotte plays Detroit, looks to break road slide

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