Special to The Detroit News
Detroit — Pistons guard Rodney McGruder is averaging 13.8 points and 3.8 rebounds in the four games since returning to the Pistons after the trade that would’ve sent him and Brooklyn’s 2022 second-round pick to the Denver Nuggets for forward Bol Bol. It was voided after Detroit found an issue with Bol’s physical.
McGruder has taken advantage of extra playing time with several Pistons guards injured or unavailable. He hasn’t started any of his 21 games, but is upping his contributions after averaging 4.