Rodney McGruder didn’t make many waves on or off the court this season. He only saw 194 minutes on the floor, and he remained his quiet, hardworking self in the practice gym and training room. For a guy who went undrafted in 2013 and spent years overseas and the G League before clawing his way into NBA rotations, McGruder knows nothing is promised as a pro player.
The Pistons reportedly traded for McGruder with the intention of stretching and waiving his contract as part of their intention to open up the salary cap space necessary to sign Jerami Grant and Mason Plumlee in the offseason.