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Denver Nuggets sign Ryan Nembhard to two-way contract

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 2:07 AM

Last updated Oct 1, 2026

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Summary

The Denver Nuggets have signed former Gonzaga point guard Ryan Nembhard to a two-way contract as of September 30. This marks Nembhard's third team switch this offseason after being traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Atlanta Hawks and then to the Charlotte Hornets. Following a brief tenure with Charlotte, he entered free agency and now joins the Nuggets, where he will split time between the NBA and the G League Grand Rapids Gold. Nembhard, who had a notable college career, aims to solidify his role in Denver after a tumultuous offseason.

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By the Numbers

•Nembhard averaged 6.6 points and 5.3 assists in his rookie season with the Mavericks.
•He was part of a three-team trade involving the Hawks and the Hornets this summer.
•Nuggets waived guard KJ Simpson to create a two-way roster spot for Nembhard.
•Nembhard previously broke Gonzaga's single-season assists record in each of his two seasons.

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2:07 AMYahoo Sports — Denver Nuggets sign former Gonzaga point guard Ryan Nembhard to two-way contract

What they're saying

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Sep. 30—Former Gonzaga point guard Ryan Nembhard is on the move for the third time this offseason. Nembhard, who was traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Atlanta Hawks on July 19 before being shipped to the Charlotte Hornets last week, has seemingly found a permanent landing spot for the 2026-27 season after signing a two-way contract with the Denver Nuggets. The second-year pro will team ...
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