The Heat found themselves decimated by injuries last season, allowing McGruder
to start 65 of the 78 games he played in. With Justise Winslow (shoulder) back
at full strength, it was expected that McGruder would start the season on the
bench. However, it appears he’ll at least get the chance to defend his spot in
the top unit by drawing the start Sunday. That relegates Winslow the bench for
now, though it could just be an attempt by coach Erik Spoeltra to ease Winslow
back into the swing of the things after missing so much time.