After a strong start to the season, rookie Ryan Nembhard has earned a two-year deal with the Dallas Mavericks. The team waived veteran Tyus Jones to finalize the promotion for Nembhard, who has averaged 9.9 points as a starter.
Dallas Mavericks don't have too many positive things to rely on from the 2025-26 campaign, sitting at a 21-18 record, 12th best in the West.
If they can count on something, it's definitely the unexpected emergence of their guard Ryan Nembhard.
Dallas Mavericks signed Nembhard as an undrafted free agent on a two-way deal and he thrived with the Texas-based franchise this season.
Up to this moment, Nembhard played 38 games on a two-way deal, averaging 6.7 points, 4.9 assists and 1.8 rebounds on 18.8 minutes per match.
In 17 games that he started, Nembhard was averaging 9.9 points, 6.1 assists and 44.4% 3-point shooting.
Mavericks made sure to keep the promising guard and agreed on a two-year deal with him, per Shams Charania of ESPN.
To create a roster spot, Mavericks decided to waive veteran guard Tyus Jones.
Jones played 8 games for the Mavericks since getting traded from the Orlando Magic, boasting averages of 3.9 points and 3.8 assists.
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