Ryan Nembhard News, Rumors, Updates - Dallas Mavericks

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7 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Records double-double in loss Nembhard finished with 15 points (6-15 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, 11 assists, one steal and one block over 35 minutes in Thursday's 101-90 Summer League loss to Golden S...

Impact Despite shooting an inefficient 1-for-6 from deep, Nembhard led the Mavericks in scoring while finishing with a double-double. The 23-year-old was a sporadic contributor for Dallas in 2025-26, though he averaged 9.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 0.4 steals across 25.7 minutes in 27 regular-season starts. Nembhard might have a tough time being as productive if the Mavericks' starters stay healthy. However, he will get an opportunity to carve out a stable role off the bench.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sees 11 minutes in win Nembhard finished with four points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and two assists in 11 minutes for Canada in Friday's 110-84 World Cup Qualifiers win over Peurto Rico.

Impact Nembhard played a minor role off the bench in Canada's stacked backcourt that features Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Andrew Nembhard. The second-year guard is expected to fight for a rotation role in Dallas after the team picked up his $2.15 million team option.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Scores 15 points in loss to Bucks Nembhard finished with 15 points (4-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds and three assists over 21 minutes in Saturday's 97-83 California Classic Summer League loss to Milwaukee.

Impact Although Nembhard didn't have a quality shooting performance, he still had a team-high 15 points. The 23-year-old recently had his $2.2 million team option picked up by the Mavericks. While he wasn't a routine producer for the Mavs during the 2025-26 campaign, he stepped up when needed by averaging 9.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, 6.8 assists, 0.4 steals and 40.4 percent shooting from deep across 25.7 minutes in 27 regular-season starts. Nembhard likely won't see consistent playing time for Dallas in 2026-27, though he could receive sporadic opportunities to start when necessary.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 29 • Associated Press

Team option picked up The Mavericks will pick up Nembhard's $2.2 million team option Monday, according to NBA reporter Marc Stein.

Impact This was a no-brainer for the Mavericks. Nembhard began the 2025-26 season on a two-way deal, but played his way onto a standard contract. Across 60 regular-season games, he averaged 6.6 points, 5.3 assists and 2.2 rebounds.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 26 • SI.COM

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MAY 1 • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM

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APRIL 13 • YOUTUBE

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APRIL 13 • YOUTUBE

Dishes 23 assists Nembhard recorded 15 points (6-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 23 assists, nine rebounds and two steals in 38 minutes during Sunday's 149-128 win over the Bulls.

Impact Nembhard was given the keys to the offense due to the majority of the team's rotation players being out and Cooper Flagg (ankle) exiting early, and he did not disappoint, as he set a Mavericks rookie record for assists in a game. On top of his playmaking, Nemhard added 15 points and ended up one rebound shy of a triple-double. The rookie guard concludes the season with four double-doubles and his name engraved in Mavericks history.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Nembhard's 23 assists break coach Jason Kidd's rookie Mavs record in blowout of Bulls in finale

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APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Back in starting lineup Nembhard is in the Mavericks' starting lineup against the Suns on Wednesday, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Nembhard did not start in each of the Mavericks' last two games after doing so in the three games prior, but he's back in the lineup for Wednesday's contest due to the absences of Naji Marshall ( hip) and P.J. Washington (elbow). Nembhard is coming off a solid performance against the Clippers on Tuesday, when he played 25 minutes and finished with 12 points, seven assists, six rebounds and two steals in a 116-103 loss.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 8 • YOUTUBE

Kawhi Leonard's 34-point night lifts Clippers over Mavs after a blown 23-point lead

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APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Headed to bench Nembhard will come off the bench for Sunday's game versus the Lakers.

Impact P.J. Washington (illness) will replace Nembhard in the first unit in his return from a three-game stint on the sidelines. As a reserve this season, Nembhard owns averages of 4.1 points and 3.9 assists per game.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Rollins scores 24, Kuzma adds 20 and the Bucks beat Mavericks 123-99 to snap 4-game skid

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APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Getting look with starters Nembhard is starting Monday's game against the Timberwolves.

Impact Nembhard will enter the starting lineup with Naji Marshall (illness) and P.J. Washington (illness) listed out Monday. Nembhard averaged 7.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 7.3 assists in 25.8 minutes in his four previous March starts.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Reduced role continues Nembhard had four points (2-3 FG) and four assists across 13 minutes during Wednesday's 142-135 loss to Denver.

Impact Nembhard was limited to just 13 minutes, with the return of Brandon Williams (concussion) likely impacting Nembhard's opportunities. Other than his upside in assists, it's hard to hold Nembhard outside of very deep formats. For those in standard leagues, he can be streamed in as required, keeping in mind that his role is likely to fluctuate from one game to the next.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Slides back to bench Nembhard will come off the bench for Saturday's game against the Clippers.

Impact Nembhard's streak of four consecutive starts will come to an end Saturday night. Max Christie, Naji Marshall, Cooper Flagg, P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford make up the Mavericks' first unit. Nembhard averaged 7.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 7.3 assists across 25.8 minutes during his four-game start streak.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies six assists in loss Nembhard registered two points (1-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt), four rebounds and five assists across 25 minutes during Monday's 129-111 loss to the Pelicans.

Impact Nembhard remained in the starting lineup, making it three straight starts for the rookie. Despite the promotion, production has not followed, averaging just 7.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.7 three-pointers during that time. Given his lack of offensive polish, Nembhard should be viewed as nothing more than a potential assists streamer.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Mavericks bounce back with 130-120 victory over Cavaliers after being routed Friday night

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MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Starting Friday vs. Cleveland Nembhard is in the Mavericks' starting lineup against the Cavaliers on Friday.

Impact Nembhard has played 10 minutes or less in three of his last four outings while coming off the bench. However, he'll have the opportunity to serve in an expanded role Friday as he starts for the first time since Jan. 10 against the Bulls, when he played 29 minutes and finished with 16 points, six assists, three rebounds and three three-pointers.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Muted role continues Nembhard amassed three assists in nine minutes during Tuesday's 124-112 loss to the Hawks.

Impact Nembhard continues to play limited minutes off the bench, resulting in muted production. Despite being converted to a full-time contract, Nembhard has struggled to carve out a meaningful spot in the rotation. In six games over the past two weeks, he has averaged just 4.3 points and 3.0 assists in 13.0 minutes per contest.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Mavs sign undrafted rookie guard Ryan Nembhard to standard contract

The Dallas Mavericks have signed point guard Ryan Nembhard to a standard NBA contract after he thrived as an undrafted rookie free agent on a two-way deal

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

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