New Delhi, Feb. 28 -- The Dallas Mavericks 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 contract. The decision highlighted team's focus on youth and future flexibility as the 2025-26 season progresses.

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.

The Mavericks rewarded his performance by converting his contract to a two-year standard dea...