Undrafted Rookie Ryan Nembhard Earns First NBA Start for Mavericks

Ryan Nembhard is confirmed to start for the Dallas Mavericks against the Lakers on Friday, marking his first NBA regular-season start. The undrafted rookie out of Gonzaga appears to have earned a regular spot in the rotation, at least short-term, after playing 17 minutes—all in the second half—during Dallas' recent loss to Miami on Monday. Brandon Williams will come off the bench as Nembhard steps into the starting lineup.