David Roddy
#45SF · Denver Nuggets
Height
6'4"
Weight
255 lbs
Age
25
College
Colorado State
Experience
4 yrs
Wingspan
6'11.5"
Reach
8'9.0"
Hand Size
8.75" × 10"
B-
D
D+
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Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsD+
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 170 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0% | 30.0% | 68.3% |
| 2025-26 | | 2 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 4/13 | @ SAS | W 128-118 | 33 | 15 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6-13 | 0-1 | +7 |
| Sat, 4/11 | vs OKC | W 127-107 | 26 | 21 |
Performance Analysis
D+
#63 of 119 Small Forwards
FCA+
David Roddy earns a D+ Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA small forwards this season. Through 170 games, David is contributing 1.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game in his role. David's best relative area is RPG at 2.0, though it still falls below the small forward median of 5.0. The biggest area for growth is PPG at 1.0 (small forward median: 15.0). Among 119 NBA small forwards graded this season, David ranks 63rd.
Current Sentiment
D
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David Roddy's Contract Value Index (CVI) earns a D grade, reflecting a player caught between developmental potential and roster uncertainty. The Colorado State product enters 2025-26 on a two-way contract with Denver, a deal structure that signals organizational interest while simultaneously highlighting his status as a fringe NBA candidate rather than a guaranteed rotation contributor. While Roddy benefits from strong local goodwill due to his collegiate ties to the region, the broader national media has largely overlooked his signing beyond standard transaction coverage. His career numbers suggest flashes of legitimate NBA talent, but the two-way designation on a championship-contending roster creates inherent pressure to prove himself worthy of consistent minutes. The sentiment around Roddy is cautiously optimistic locally but largely indifferent nationally, positioning him as a developmental wing who must capitalize on limited opportunities to secure his NBA future.
Transaction History
Acquired F David Roddy from the Phoenix Suns in exchange for F E.J. Liddell.
Atlanta Hawks · trade · 7/29/2024
Acquired F Royce O'Neale from Brooklyn and F David Roddy from Memphis in exchange for F Keita Bates-Diop, G Jordan Goodwin and three future second-round picks to Brooklyn, and F/C Chimezie Metu, F Yuta Wantanabe and a 2026 first-round pick to Memphis.
Phoenix Suns · trade · 2/8/2024
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