Ryan Nembhard
#9PG · Dallas Mavericks
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 50 | 6.4 | 2.0 | 4.9 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 42.1% | 38.4% | 80.0% |
| 2025-26 | 50 | 6.4 | 2.0 | 4.9 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 42.1% | 38.4% | 80.0% |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$322K
AAV
$322K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Ryan Nembhard's contract with the Dallas Mavericks grades out as an excellent value contract, earning an A CVI grade. At $322K per year over 1 year, this is a minimum-level contract. Ryan's deal falls in the minimum-level tier for NBA Point Guards. At 23 years old, Ryan is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. The front office found good value in the open market with this signing. Overall, this is one of the better-value deals in the NBA and the team should benefit from the surplus production.
Performance Analysis
Ryan Nembhard earns a C Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Point Guard. Across 50 career games, Ryan has averaged 6.4 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game. Ryan's strongest metric is FG% at 4212.2, compared to the NBA Point Guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is RPG at 2.0, below the Point Guard median of 5.0. Among 93 NBA Point Guards graded this season, Ryan ranks 42nd in overall performance. Ryan will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Dallas Mavericks.
Current Sentiment
Media views Nembhard as a promising upside play with cautious optimism about Dallas's gamble. His C-grade performance shows inconsistency, but contract minimizes risk for experimentation. At $0.3M annually, he's considered excellent value if development continues. Key narrative: Can undersized guards succeed in modern NBA alongside Luka? Fans remain hopeful but unconvinced—potential matters more than current production.
Transaction History
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