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Nuggets Face Tough Decision After Landing Ryan Nembhard as Roster Dilemma Emerges
Ryan Nembhard gives Denver another playmaker after averaging 6.8 assists in 27 starts last season, while KJ Simpson is waived to clear a two-way slot.
- On Wednesday, the Denver Nuggets signed guard Ryan Nembhard to a two-way contract, waiving KJ Simpson to create the roster spot. The move reshapes Denver's developmental backcourt as training camp gets underway in Boulder, Colorado.
- Nembhard, 23, arrives in Denver after an unsettled summer involving multiple trades. The guard was dealt from the Dallas Mavericks to the Atlanta Hawks, then shipped to the Charlotte Hornets before being waived last week.
- As a rookie last season, Nembhard appeared in 60 games for Dallas, making 27 starts while averaging 6.6 points and 5.3 assists per game. He shot 41.5% from the field and 35.6% from 3-point range.
- Simpson, a 24-year-old former Colorado Buffaloes standout, joined Denver on a two-way deal in February. His future with the G League Grand Rapids Gold remains unclear following his release to accommodate Nembhard.
- Two-Way contracts allow players to be active for up to 50 regular-season NBA games, making the coming months an audition for Nembhard. He joins Bryce Hopkins and Cam Whitmore in Denver's developmental trio.
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Nuggets Face Tough Decision After Landing Ryan Nembhard as Roster Dilemma Emerges
Exactly as predicted, the Denver Nuggets have officially signed Ryan Nembhard. The guard gets a two-way contract after a rollercoaster offseason. He chose the Nuggets over several interested teams after the former Dallas Mavericks playmaker bounced from team to team this year alone. However, while Denver bolstered their backcourt depth, the team is at a […]
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