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Mavericks Waive Tyus Jones, Elevate Ryan Nembhard to Two-Year Deal

Dallas prioritizes youth development to maximize flexibility.

Overview

  • Dallas waived the 29-year-old guard before Sunday’s cutoff, keeping him eligible for another team’s playoff roster.
  • The Mavericks signed undrafted rookie Ryan Nembhard to a two-year standard contract that includes a 2026–27 team option, according to league reports.
  • Converting Nembhard removes the 50-game limit tied to his two-way deal after he logged 38 appearances and 17 starts with averages of 6.7 points and 4.9 assists.
  • Nembhard’s promotion creates an open two-way slot that Dallas can fill before the March 4 deadline for two-way signings.
  • The decisions align with a youth-driven reset for the 21–38 Mavericks after their trade-deadline moves, with potential veteran buyouts—such as a Khris Middleton decision—still in play.