Denver Leads the Race for Ryan Nembhard

September 23, 2026

After disappointing once again this summer, the Denver Nuggets seem willing to at least spruce up their roster with a last-minute ‘effort’. Thus, having recently secured the services of DeMar DeRozan, they have now set their sights on Ryan Nembhard.

That is the information handled by Marc Stein. Although the young guard belongs to the Charlotte Hornets organization after arriving via trade from Atlanta, rumors suggest they could waive him soon; and yes, right there would come into play the Nuggets (and others).

Far from aiming to stay idle, the interest in Nembhard is high; enough that multiple suitors are being discussed who would offer him a two-way contract; with the Nuggets leading the race.

To the brother of the Indiana Pacers player, he is seen as a great fix to many problems, especially given the unbeatable value for money, so it is no surprise that the interest has spiked at the mere mention.

Having the opportunity to play many minutes with the Dallas Mavericks in the 2025-26 season, the 23-year-old averaged 6.6 points and 5.3 assists in 19.5 minutes per night. In addition, he had moments of enormous brightness, such as a 28-point, 10-rebound game against the Nuggets themselves and another game featuring as many as 23 assists against the Chicago Bulls.

Callum Mercer

Callum Mercer

Basketball has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. Based in Vancouver, I write about the players, teams and stories shaping the game across Canada, from the professional stage to the local courts where the next generation is emerging.