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Hornets waive Ryan Nembhard after acquiring Rob Dillingham

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 9:12 AM

Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Hornets waive Ryan Nembhard after acquiring Rob Dillingham
Summary

The Charlotte Hornets waived point guard Ryan Nembhard on September 27, 2026, following a recent trade that brought Rob Dillingham from the Chicago Bulls. Nembhard, a former Gonzaga player, played effectively as an undrafted rookie with the Dallas Mavericks last season. He had notable statistics, including a game with 15 points and 23 assists. The Hornets had 18 players on their roster and needed to cut down to 15 by October 21, 2026, when they face the Brooklyn Nets. Nembhard is expected to attract interest from other teams, including the Denver Nuggets.

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  • •Ryan Nembhard waived by Charlotte Hornets on September 27, 2026.
  • •Hornets recently acquired Rob Dillingham from the Bulls.
  • •Nembhard averaged 6.6 points and 5.3 assists last season.
  • •Charlotte must finalize roster by October 21 against the Nets.
  • •Denver may consider signing Nembhard if he clears waivers.
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  • 9:12 AMYahoo Sports — Charlotte Hornets waive point guard who once recorded 23 assists in a game
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The Charlotte Hornets waived former Gonzaga point guard Ryan Nembhard after acquiring him from the Atlanta Hawks.

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