Ryan Nembhard could sneakily benefit from Hawks and Hornets moving him

Guard Ryan Nembhard has become a free agent after being waived by the Charlotte Hornets, marking his departure from three different teams during the 2026 offseason. The Atlanta Hawks initially moved Nembhard to Charlotte as part of roster cuts to reach the required 15-player limit, despite him serving as depth behind CJ McCollum and Kingston Flemings.

Following his release by Charlotte, Nembhard has reportedly been linked to the Denver Nuggets. Denver is reportedly viewed as a potential landing spot as the franchise seeks youth to support core stars Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray.