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Denver Nuggets target Ryan Nembhard amid player acquisitions

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 2:54 AM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Denver Nuggets target Ryan Nembhard amid player acquisitions

Summary

The Denver Nuggets are pursuing Ryan Nembhard if he is released by the Charlotte Hornets. Following recent signings of Boopie Miller and Cam Whitmore, the Nuggets are looking to enhance their roster ahead of training camp. Nembhard, a 23-year-old guard, was traded to Charlotte from the Atlanta Hawks earlier this week. Previously undrafted, he averaged 6.6 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 5.3 assists with the Dallas Mavericks last season. Denver seeks to bolster its backcourt after losing multiple players from last season's squad.

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Key Details

•Nuggets expressed interest in Ryan Nembhard if waived by Hornets.
•Denver signed Boopie Miller and Cam Whitmore recently.
•Nembhard averaged 6.6 points and 5.3 assists in 60 games last season.
•Denver lost Peyton Watson, Tim Hardaway Jr., and Bruce Brown this offseason.

Latest Updates

2:54 AMYahoo Sports — Nuggets rumors: Denver could be Ryan Nembhard suitor after potential release

What they're saying

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After staying put in the early months of the offseason, the Denver Nuggets have become more active in pursuing players ahead of training camp. The Nuggets signed Boopie Miller to an Exhibit 10 contract on Tuesday. Before that, they signed Cam Whitmore to a two-way contract. They joined DeMar DeRozan, Marvin Bagley III, and Lonnie Walker IV as some […] The post Nuggets rumors: Denver could be Ryan Nembhard suitor after potential release appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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