{"id":630767,"date":"2026-02-28T18:37:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T18:37:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/630767\/"},"modified":"2026-02-28T18:37:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T18:37:12","slug":"dallas-mavericks-waive-tyus-jones-promote-ryan-nembhard-to-2-year-contract","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/630767\/","title":{"rendered":"Dallas Mavericks waive Tyus Jones; promote Ryan Nembhard to 2-year contract"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Dallas Mavericks<\/a> have made a bold roster move by waiving veteran point guard Tyus Jones and promoting promising two-way guard Ryan Nembhard to a two-year NBA<\/a> contract. The decision highlighted team’s focus on youth and future flexibility as the 2025-26 season progresses.<\/p>\n

Ryan Nembhard’s impressive rise<\/p>\n

Ryan Nembhard, the undrafted rookie out of Gonzaga, has quickly made an impact since joining Dallas Mavericks on a two-way deal. In 17 starts, he averaged 9.9 points, 6.1 assists, and shot an efficient 44.4% from three-point range. Across 38 total games, the 22-year-old guard showed poise and playmaking ability that caught the eye of the coaching staff.<\/p>\n

The Mavericks<\/a> rewarded his performance by converting his contract to a two-year standard deal, which includes a team option for the 2026-27 season. This upgrade gives Nembhard a secure spot in the rotation for the remainder of the campaign and positions him for long-term potential with the team.<\/p>\n

Why waive Tyus Jones? Roster space and strategy<\/p>\n

The move to waive Tyus Jones created the necessary roster spot for Ryan Nembhard’s promotion. Jones, a seasoned veteran known for his reliable ball-handling and low-turnover play, appeared in just eight games for Dallas, starting two. He averaged 3.9 points and 3.8 assists in 16.6 minutes per game during his short stint.<\/p>\n

By parting ways with Jones, the Mavericks gain financial flexibility heading into the offseason. The team is also expected to have a lottery pick in the upcoming draft, adding more options for roster building. This strategic shift allows Dallas to invest in emerging talent while keeping cap space open for potential moves.<\/p>\n

What this means for the Dallas Mavericks moving forward<\/p>\n

Ryann Nembhard’s emergence provides a spark off the bench and in starting roles, offering strong decision-making and outside shooting. His college success, leading the nation in assists at Gonzaga, translates well to the NBA<\/a> level, and the Mavericks clearly see him as part of their backcourt future.<\/p>\n

This transaction reflects a broader emphasis on development and youth infusion amid the season. With Nembhard now fully integrated into the rotation, Dallas gain a reliable guard option without sacrificing long-term planning.<\/p>\n

FAQsWhat were Ryan Nembhard’s key stats before the contract upgrade?<\/p>\n

In his 38 games (including 17 starts), Nembhard averaged 6.7 points, 4.9 assists, and 1.8 rebounds overall, with standout numbers in starts: 9.9 points, 6.1 assists, and 44.4% from three.<\/p>\n

Why did the Dallas Mavericks acquire and then quickly waive Tyus Jones?<\/p>\n

Tyus Jones was acquired around the trade deadline, but limited playing time and the team’s youth-focused strategy led to his waiver. It created roster space for Nembhard while allowing Jones to potentially join a playoff contender.<\/p>\n

What does Ryan Nembhard’s new contract include?<\/p>\n

It’s a two-year standard NBA<\/a> deal with a team option for the 2026-27 season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Dallas Mavericks have made a bold roster move by waiving veteran point guard Tyus Jones and promoting…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":630768,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3793],"tags":[7,686,149,24944,82743,4057,166,82751,82746,6,82749,82744,82750,82748,82745,6279,82742,82741,82747],"class_list":{"0":"post-630767","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-dallas-mavericks","8":"tag-basketball","9":"tag-dallas","10":"tag-dallas-mavericks","11":"tag-dallas-mavericks-news","12":"tag-dallas-mavericks-waive-tyus-jones","13":"tag-dallasmavericks","14":"tag-mavericks","15":"tag-mavericks-backcourt-changes","16":"tag-mavericks-sign-ryan-nembhard","17":"tag-nba","18":"tag-nba-roster-moves-february-2026","19":"tag-ryan-nembhard-deal","20":"tag-ryan-nembhard-promotion","21":"tag-ryan-nembhard-stats-mavericks","22":"tag-ryan-nembhard-two-year-deal","23":"tag-tyus-jones","24":"tag-tyus-jones-mavericks","25":"tag-tyus-jones-waived","26":"tag-tyus-jones-waived-mavericks"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/channels.im\/@nba\/116149711589821569","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/630767","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=630767"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/630767\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/630768"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=630767"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=630767"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=630767"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}