Dallas Mavericks Sign Undrafted Rookie Guard Ryan Nembhard

Nembhard has impressed with his playmaking and assists this season for the Mavericks and G League's Texas Legends.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Dallas Mavericks have signed undrafted rookie guard Ryan Nembhard to a multi-year contract. Nembhard, who went undrafted out of Gonzaga in 2025, has averaged 6.7 points, 4.9 assists, and 1.8 rebounds in 39 games for the Mavericks this season. He currently leads all NBA rookies in assists per game and ranks 10th all-time among Mavericks rookies in total assists.

Why it matters

Nembhard's signing is a testament to the Mavericks' ability to identify and develop undrafted talent. As an undrafted rookie, Nembhard has made a significant impact with his playmaking and passing ability, showcasing his potential to be a valuable contributor for the Mavericks going forward.

The details

In 39 games with the Mavericks, Nembhard has shot 42.9% from the field and 37.9% from three-point range. He has also appeared in 5 games with the Texas Legends of the NBA G League, where he has averaged 23.0 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 10.5 assists per game. Nembhard made history in December as the first undrafted rookie in NBA history to record at least 25 points and 10 assists with zero turnovers in a game.

  • Nembhard signed a multi-year contract with the Mavericks on March 3, 2026.
  • In December 2025, Nembhard became the first undrafted rookie in NBA history to record at least 25 points and 10 assists with zero turnovers in a game.

The players

Ryan Nembhard

A 6-0, 180-pound undrafted rookie guard who has impressed with his playmaking and assists for the Dallas Mavericks and their G League affiliate, the Texas Legends.

Dallas Mavericks

An NBA team based in Frisco, Texas that has signed undrafted rookie guard Ryan Nembhard to a multi-year contract.

Texas Legends

The NBA G League affiliate of the Dallas Mavericks, where Nembhard has also played and showcased his impressive stats.

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What’s next

The Mavericks will look to continue developing Nembhard and see if he can build on his strong rookie season and become a valuable contributor for the team going forward.

The takeaway

The Mavericks' signing of undrafted rookie Ryan Nembhard demonstrates the team's ability to identify and develop overlooked talent. Nembhard's impressive performance this season, including making history as the first undrafted rookie to record a 25-point, 10-assist game with zero turnovers, shows he has the potential to be a valuable NBA player despite going undrafted.