Ryan Nembhard Signs Two-Way Contract With Denver Nuggets

Unrestricted free agent Ryan Nembhard has signed a two-way contract with the Denver Nuggets, prompting the release of KJ Simpson. The 5-foot-11 rookie guard previously played 60 games for the Dallas Mavericks in 2025-26, averaging 6.6 points, 5.3 assists, and 2.2 rebounds while setting an NBA rookie record with 23 assists in a single game. Nembhard aims to earn meaningful regular-season minutes under coach David Adelman while also seeing time with the G League Grand Rapids Gold.