Nembhard eligible for Nuggets two-way on one year service

Deal carries no salary-cap charge for Denver

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 40m1 min read

Nembhard was allowed to sign a Two-Way because he has 1 years of service. There is no charge to the salary cap for Denv Via @BobbyMarks42 on X

What happened: Ryan Nembhard qualified for a two-way contract with Denver with one year of NBA service. He cleared waivers after his Charlotte departure ahead of the 2026-27 season.

Why it matters: Denver adds backcourt depth without using salary-cap space. Two-way status preserves roster flexibility while keeping Nembhard eligible for NBA and G League time.

What to watch: Denver opens camp with Nembhard competing for backcourt minutes under two-way limits.

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@BobbyMarks42 2026-09-30T21:58:44.307965+00:00

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