Ryan Nembhard

Ryan Nembhard has been traded to the Atlanta Hawks as part of a three team deal that sees former No.1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher go to Dallas and Lu Dort find his way to Atlanta with three second round picks going to OKC.

Fantasy Impact

Nembhard will likely be a depth piece is an increasingly deep Atlanta roster that is looking to go on a run after giving the New York Knicks trouble in the first round of the playoffs last season. He could find himself spot starts, but it’s unlikely he will be fantasy relevant.

Ryan Nembhard had his $2.2 million team option exercised for next season by the Mavericks.

Fantasy Impact

Nembhard made 27 starts over 60 appearances last season in Dallas. He will remain in a reserve role behind Kyrie Irving.

Ryan Nembhard set a Mavericks' rookie record with 23 assists in Sunday's 149-128 victory over the Bulls. He added 15 points (6-11 FG, 1-2 3PT, 2-2 FT) and grabbed nine rebounds in the victory.

Fantasy Impact

With most of Dallas' starters out and Cooper Flagg leaving early with an ankle injury, Nembhard was the focal point of the offense. It was his fourth double-double of the season and he finished one rebound shy of his first triple-double. Meanwhile, his 23 assists blew away his previous career-high of the 13 he recorded on December 3, and they broke Jason Kidd's previous Mavericks' rookie record of 17 during the 1994-95 season. They also set a new NBA record for most assists in a game by an undrafted rookie.

Ryan Nembhard is being promoted from a two-way contract to a two-year standard deal with the Dallas Mavericks according to multiple reports. Dallas is expected to waive Tyus Jones to open the spot on the roster.

Fantasy Impact

Nembhard, who went undrafted in the 2025 NBA Draft out of Gonzaga, has been on a two-way deal with the Mavericks this season. He has not appeared in a game since February 5 as he was approaching the 50-game limit for two-way players. He has played 38 games for Dallas and is averaging 6.7 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 4.9 assists. Nembhard has started 17 contests and contributed 9.9 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 6.1 assists while making 44.4% of his three-point attempts in those contests.

Ryan Nembhard scored eight points (3-9 FG, 0-2 3PT, 2-2 FT) with four rebounds and 10 assists in Thursday's 144-122 victory over the Utah Jazz.

Fantasy Impact

Nembhard logged 23 minutes on Thursday with Max Christie (illness) and Cooper Flagg (ankle) sidelined, recording double-digit assists for the first time since December 15. He should continue to see increased opportunities as long as both remain sidelined.