Rodney McGruder #17 of the Detroit Pistons. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
The Detroit Pistons do not have many open roster spots yet they signed little-used guard Rodney McGruder to a guaranteed contract. They had their reasons for doing so,
When the general manager Troy Weaver says he wants most of last year’s team back, and then drafts four players and signs two free agents, it is no surprise that roster spots are at a premium.
Most Pistons fans figured they had seen the last of guard Rodney McGruder.
He only played in 16 games for Detroit last season, averaging 5.