Ryan Nembhard
Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets
It’s tough to overlook the obvious lack of size when talking about Ryan Nembhard, but the way he can pass and organize an offense makes it tempting to throw those concerns to the side. He had a breakout 2025-26 campaign with the Mavericks as an undrafted rookie, averaging 6.6 points and 5.3 assists.
Last updated November 12, 2026
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Nuggets pick up Nembhard on two-way, waive Simpson
September 30th, 2026Denver has added Ryan Nembhard, who cleared waivers today, on a two-way deal. Nembhard was traded twice this offseason before entering free agency, and now he'll have a chance to build off his successful rookie year with the Nuggets. Congrats, Ryan! To make room for Nembhard, Denver waived KJ Simpson, who enters free agency now with two years of two-way eligibility remaining.
Nembhard Brings Proven Playmaking to Denver
September 30th, 2026Ryan Nembhard brings proven NBA playmaking and rookie-season experience to Denver after signing a two-way contract with the Nuggets.
Read articleMavs get spark from undrafted rookies
January 13th, 2026All three of Dallas' two-way players were in the rotation last night as they took down the Nets at home. Ryan Nembhard posted nine points and eight assists, Moussa Cisse grabbed six boards and Miles Kelly notched a career-high five points in the win.
Notable Box Scores
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Nembhard | 9 | 1 | 1 | 8 | - | - | +2 |
| Moussa Cisse | 2 | - | 6 | - | 1 | - | +4 |
| Miles Kelly | 5 | 1 | - | - | - | - | +5 |
Nembhard delivers double-double
December 15th, 2025Ryan Nembhard has become a fixture in Dallas' starting lineup, and he once again showed why he deserves that nod with his performance tonight. The undrafted rookie scored 14 points and dished out 11 assists, although the Mavs ultimately fell short to the Jazz in overtime. This was the third double-double of his young career.
Notable Box Scores
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Nembhard | 14 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 1 | - | -15 |
Nembhard continues hot streak, dishes double-double
December 3rd, 2025On Monday against Denver, Ryan Nembhard scored 28 points, tying the season-high for points scored by a two-way contract player league-wide. He stayed hot tonight, posting an efficient 15 points and 13 dimes as the Mavs took down the Heat.
Notable Box Scores
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Nembhard | 15 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 1 | - | +12 |
Nembhard, Jones star in epic two-way contract duel
December 1st, 2025Ryan Nembhard and Spencer Jones both exploded for career highs tonight as their two teams faced off. Nembhard and the Mavs walked away with the victory, but both guys left winners from this game. Nembhard scored 28 points and dished out 10 assists, while Jones added 28 points of his own.
Notable Box Scores
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Nembhard | 28 | 4 | 3 | 10 | - | - | +9 |
| Spencer Jones | 28 | 4 | 5 | - | - | - | -10 |
Nembhard looks at home in first start
November 29th, 2025Ryan Nembhard made his first career start for the Mavs last night, and if he was nervous, he didn't let it show. The rookie displayed all the point guard poise that made him such a touted name on the undrafted free agent market, finishing the night with 17 points and four assists.
Notable Box Scores
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Nembhard | 17 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | - | -16 |
Nembhard solid in NBA debut
October 22nd, 2025Undrafted rookie Ryan Nembhard played a key rotation role for the Mavericks in his first NBA game, dropping eight points and five dimes. He finished with more PT than D'Angelo Russell, although the blowout result of the game skewed things a little in that department.
Notable Box Scores
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Nembhard | 8 | - | - | 5 | - | - | -4 |
10/13/25 Two-Way Preseason Standouts
October 14th, 2025Notable Box Scores
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Toppin | 26 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +3 |
| Lamont Butler | 18 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 3 | - | +7 |
| Ethan Thompson | 17 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - | +2 |
| Tristan Vukcevic | 15 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | - | -3 |
| Jules Bernard | 11 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | +19 |
| Ryan Nembhard | 6 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 1 | - | +14 |
| Miles Kelly | 14 | 4 | 1 | - | 1 | - | +2 |
| Rocco Zikarsky | 16 | - | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +24 |