Nuggets' Ryan Nembhard: From Hornets Waiver Wire to Denver's Backcourt
Ryan Nembhard is with the Denver Nuggets now, wearing No. 9, after an offseason that took him from the Hawks to the Hornets and then, reportedly, toward the waiver wire. He is not on the injury report and has been getting minutes in Denver's recent games against the Lakers, Clippers, Bulls and Jazz.
By the Nuggets Nightly Desk · updated 4 d ago01The story of the nightLast Season's Numbers at DallasNembhard played 60 games for Dallas last season, averaging 19.5 minutes, 6.6 points, 2.2 rebounds and 5.3 assists…
Nembhard played 60 games for Dallas last season, averaging 19.5 minutes, 6.6 points, 2.2 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game. He shot 41.5 percent from the field, 35.6 percent from three and 80.6 percent at the line, numbers that add up to a 49.2 true shooting percentage. His usage rate sat at 17.3 percent, and his plus-minus was -0.4. He also averaged 0.4 steals and 1.4 turnovers a night, with no blocks recorded.
02A Winding Path to DenverNembhard's offseason took a few turns.
Nembhard's offseason took a few turns. Shams Charania reported the Hawks were trading him and Buddy Hield to the Hornets for Dorian Finney-Smith, then it was reported he was likely to be waived by Charlotte. He landed with Denver instead, wearing No. 9 and logging minutes in games against the Lakers, Clippers, Bulls and Jazz. He is not on the injury report and has no injury history listed.
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