Ryan Nembhard News, Rumors, Updates - Dallas Mavericks

Not expected to play Saturday The Mavericks list Nembhard (two-way) as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Nembhard has been active for 44 games at the NBA level this season, meaning he can suit up just six more times before the Mavericks would need to convert him from a two-way deal to a standard contract in order for him to play again in 2025-26. The Mavericks acquired Tyus Jones ahead of Thursday's trade deadline to bolster their depth at point guard and lessen the need to lean as heavily on Nembhard off the bench. Until he's called up to the parent club again, Nembhard should still continue to get steady run in the G League. He made his first appearance for the G League's Texas Legends since Nov. 11 in Friday's 115-105 loss to the Stockton Kings, playing 38 minutes and finishing with 24 points (11-24 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 0-1 FT), nine assists, five rebounds and one steal.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Only 12 minutes in loss Nembhard recorded three points (1-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and three assists in 12 minutes during Tuesday's 110-100 loss to the Celtics.

Impact Even with both Brandon Williams (leg) and D'Angelo Russell (illness) sidelined, Nembhard was unable to make the most of his opportunity. In what has been a roller coaster of a rookie season, it appears as though Nembhard could struggle to play meaningful minutes, at least for the foreseeable future. With that said, he is someone to keep an eye on, especially if Dallas opts to throw in the towel at any point.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless again Saturday Nembhard ended Saturday's 111-107 loss to the Rockets with zero points (0-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound, three assists and one block across 11 minutes.

Impact Nembhard failed to score for the second straight game, continuing to play a modest role as the third-string point guard. In six appearances over the past two weeks, the rookie has averaged just 2.8 points and 3.2 assists in 11.3 minutes per game, leaving him well outside the top 300 in standard formats. With that said, Brandon Williams suffered a knee injury during the loss, forcing him to leave the game prematurely. If he misses any time moving forward, Nembhard could be back on the streaming radar for anyone needing assists.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Another quiet outing Nembhard recorded four points (2-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, five assists and one steal over 21 minutes during Monday's 114-97 win over the Knicks.

Impact Although Nembhard has maintained a sizable role, his fantasy appeal remains very low. Across his last eight games, he's seen 20.7 minutes per contest with 7.0 points, 5.6 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.0 three-pointers on 38.9 percent shooting from the field.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Jamal Murray scores 33 and Nuggets beat Mavs 118-109 as Cooper Flagg exits with sprained ankle

Jamal Murray scored 33 points and the Denver Nuggets held on for a 118-109 victory over Dallas

JANUARY 15 • Associated Press

Retreating to bench Monday Nembhard won't start against Brooklyn on Monday, Christian Clark of The Athletic reports.

Impact Jaden Hardy will join the starting five, pushing Nembhard to the second unit. The undrafted rookie has come off the bench in nine games so far this season, during which he has averaged 3.3 points and 3.0 assists in 12.2 minutes per tilt.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Mavericks forced into brutal Daniel Gafford dilemma after Anthony Davis' injury The Mavericks need to avoid all trades involving a fan-favorite center, or it could have major effects on Cooper Flagg and Ryan Nembhard's d...

JANUARY 12 • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM

Mavericks Highlights at Chicago Bulls | January 10, 2026

JANUARY 11 • YOUTUBE

Bulls beat Mavericks 125-107 after Kidd is ejected in the first quarter

Coby White scored 22 points, Ayo Dosunmu had 20 and the Chicago Bulls beat the Dallas Mavericks 125-107 on Saturday night to snap a three-game losing streak

JANUARY 11 • Associated Press

Starting Saturday Nembhard will start against the Bulls on Saturday, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact After coming off the bench in each of Dallas' previous three games, Nembhard will return to the starting five due to Anthony Davis (finger) being sidelined. In 16 starts so far this season, Nembhard has averaged 9.6 points, 6.1 assists and 2.3 rebounds in 24.9 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet outing in loss Nembhard closed Thursday's 116-114 loss to the Jazz with seven points (3-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt), two rebounds and four assists in 22 minutes.

Impact The Mavericks are rolling with Cooper Flagg as their starting point guard right now, and he seems a lot more ready for the role this time around. Nembhard has been trending in the wrong direction for a while now, and he's averaging just 5.0 points, 3.8 assists, 1.8 rebounds and 0.7 three-pointers in 17.1 minutes per contest over his last six games.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Saturday Nembhard is not in the Mavericks' starting lineup against the Rockets on Saturday, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Impact Nembhard has started in each of the Mavericks' last 16 games, but he has seen his playing dip over his last four outings, averaging just 5.5 points, 3.5 assists and 1.8 rebounds over 18.3 minutes per game in that span. He'll come off the bench Saturday while Daniel Gafford enters the Mavericks' starting five to form a frontcourt with Cooper Flagg and Anthony Davis.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Muted performance in loss Nembhard amassed nine points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds and three assists in 22 minutes during Thursday's 123-108 loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Although Nembhard continues to hold onto the starting job, his production has really been lacking lately. Over his last 10 games, he's averaging 6.4 points, 5.7 assists, 2.1 rebounds and 0.6 three-pointers per game.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in 17 minutes Nembhard accumulated four points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and two assists across 17 minutes during Thursday's 126-116 loss to the Warriors.

Impact Brandon Williams caught fire off the bench with 26 points, so the Mavericks rode the hot hand Thursday. Nembhard continues to trend in the wrong direction for Dallas, as he's averaging 6.6 points, 6.4 assists and 2.1 rebounds over his last seven outings while shooting 36.8 percent from the field.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mavericks' beloved rookie must conquer uncontrollable kryptonite to reach stardom Ryan Nembhard has proven he can become a great player in this league for the Dallas Mavericks, but he still has some things to work on befor...

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM

Tough showing in loss Nembhard posted four points (2-13 FG, 0-4 3Pt), four rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 25 minutes during Monday's 119-113 loss to the Pelicans.

Impact Nembhard has hit a rough patch, as he's been held to single-digit points in four of his last five games. In that stretch, he has shot 34.1 percent from the field for averages of 6.2 points, 7.2 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 0.6 three-pointes. He'll need to turn things around quickly if he's going to hold onto a starting role.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mavericks already have a Ryan Nembhard problem on their hands The Dallas Mavericks already have a clear problem on their hands with their standout rookie point guard, Ryan Nembhard.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM

Bounces back with double-double Nembhard had 14 points (6-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt), four rebounds, 11 assists and one steal across 38 minutes during Monday's 140-133 overtime loss to the Jazz.

Impact After going scoreless in Friday's win over the Nets, Nembhard bounced back with his third double-double in eight games since moving into the starting five. Over that stretch, the undrafted rookie out of Gonzaga is averaging 12.9 points, 7.1 assists, 2.6 boards and 2.1 threes while shooting an impressive 58.1 percent from the floor and 54.8 percent (17-for-31) from beyond the arc, as he takes full advantage of the opportunity available in Dallas' injury-plagued backcourt.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mavericks Highlights at Utah Jazz | December 15, 2025

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Mavericks have painfully obvious next move after guard's breakout The Dallas Mavericks need to make space on their 15-man roster so they can sign Ryan Nembhard to a standard contract.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM

Scoreless in victory Nembhard recorded zero points (0-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt), two rebounds and five assists over 21 minutes during Friday's 119-111 win over the Nets.

Impact Nembhard failed to score despite the win, turning in his worst performance since being handed the starting job. Given what we have seen from Jason Kidd this season, the point guard rotation is likely to be one of the more unpredictable position battles in the entire league. At this point, Nembhard remains a hold in standard leagues, while Brandon Williams is also worth keeping an eye on. However, that could change if and when Kidd opts to mix things up.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mavericks suddenly have chance to bring Nembhard brothers together in miracle trade The Dallas Mavericks have a breakout star in rookie Ryan Nembhard. New reporting shows a path to the Mavs bringing his brother Andrew Nembha...

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM

Ryan Nembhard has quietly made the Mavericks a legitimate threat Ryan Nembhard has shaken things up for the Dallas Mavericks and helped them look like a genuine threat for the first time this season.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM

Anthony Davis bounces back from rough game with 29 points as Mavs beat Rockets 122-109

Anthony Davis scored 29 points and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Houston Rockets 122-109 to finish a back-to-back coming off a blowout loss at defending champion Oklahoma City

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Mavs pitched releasing $3,303,774 vet to make room for Ryan Nembhard after undrafted rookie solves PG problem | Sporting News The Dallas Mavericks could release Dante Exum to allow Ryan Nembhard's contract to be converted into a guaranteed deal.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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Jamal Murray scores 33 and Nuggets beat Mavs 118-109 as Cooper Flagg exits with sprained ankle

Bulls beat Mavericks 125-107 after Kidd is ejected in the first quarter

Anthony Davis bounces back from rough game with 29 points as Mavs beat Rockets 122-109