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KJ Simpson

KJ Simpson

23-Year-Old GuardG
Grand Rapids Gold  G League  Two-Way
Grand Rapids Gold
2024 Stats
PTS
5.2
REB
2.0
AST
2.5
STL
0.9
BLK
0.0
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Current Season
#427
Last 30 Days
#382
Last 14 Days
From Preseason
#216
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Overall
Height 6'2"
Weight 189
DOB 8/8/2002
College Colorado
Drafted 2nd Rd, #12 in 2024
$Signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Nuggets in February of 2026.
Personal Bio/PreCareer Summary

Simpson spent the three years of his college career with Colorado. He endured a slow start in the program, starting just once as a freshman while logging only 21.3 minutes and averaging 7.4 points per game. Things took a dramatic turn for the better in 2022-23. He started in all but one of his 29 appearances as a sophomore and experienced a statistical uptick in the five major categories, most notably going from 7.4 to 15.9 points per game in 12 months. Simpson was even better in his junior year in 2023-24. He started in each of the team's 37 games and boosted his scoring numbers to a robust 19.7 points per game, the second-best mark in the Pac-12. Simpson also averaged 5.8 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game while being named to the 2023-24 All-Pac-12 First Team and the All-Pac-12 Tournament Team. He was also named a 2021-22 Pac-12 All-Freshman and a 2022-23 All-Pac-12 Second Team member. There are two ways to analyze Simpson. He's a player who can impact the game on offense with his passing and scoring, but he's not as advanced on the defensive end. Simpson has developed into a legit NBA prospect during his three seasons at Colorado. His ability to lead the offense, his above-average decision-making, and his solid skill set as a scorer make him a real threat on the offensive end since he's capable of performing as a three-level scorer with efficiency. However, at 6-feet and with a slender build, Simpson will be physically disadvantaged at the NBA level against bigger and stronger players. Even though his basketball instincts and quick hands will prevent him from being a liability on that end of the floor, Simpson doesn't project to be a lockdown defender. His lateral quickness is also a plus and should help him mask some of the deficiencies he'll endure on defense, but there's no question his real value lies on the offensive side of the ball. Simpson is projected to be a second-round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, but don't be surprised if he ends up outplaying his draft position a few years into his career. While his role at the next level will be determined by how much he progresses at the beginning of his career, he figures to project as a solid reserve who can lead the second unit and knock down perimeter shots while not being a liability on the defensive end.

Makes team debut
GDenver Nuggets
February 22, 2026
Simpson (hip) tallied three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 FT), four assists and one rebound across seven minutes Friday in Denver's 157-103 win over Portland.
ANALYSIS
After Simpson inked a two-way deal over the All-Star break, the Nuggets put the second-year point guard to work right away in their first game of the second half. Simpson still wasn't part of the rotation in the win, as he didn't check into the game until the 7:22 mark in the fourth quarter, when Denver had already built a 42-point lead. The appearance was Simpson's first at the NBA or G League level since Jan. 17, as he had missed time with a left hip flexor strain before the Hornets waived him Feb. 6.
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How does KJ Simpson compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
  • True Shooting %
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  • Effective Field Goal %
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  • 3-Point Attempt Rate
    Percentage of field goal attempts from three point range.
  • Free Throw Rate
    Number of free throw attempts per field goal attempt.
  • Offensive Rebound %
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  • Defensive Rebound %
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  • Total Rebound %
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  • Assist %
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  • Steal %
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  • Block %
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  • Turnover %
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True Shooting %
43.7%
 
Effective Field Goal %
41.6%
 
3-Point Attempt Rate
43.8%
 
Free Throw Rate
18.0%
 
Offensive Rebound %
2.6%
 
Defensive Rebound %
11.9%
 
Total Rebound %
7.3%
 
Assist %
22.2%
 
Steal %
3.0%
 
Block %
0.0%
 
Turnover %
15.4%
 
Usage %
22.7%
 
Fantasy Points Per Game
13.7
 
Fantasy Points Per Minute
0.9
 
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Lands two-way deal with Denver
GDenver Nuggets
February 18, 2026
Simpson (hip) agreed to a two-way contract with the Nuggets on Wednesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
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Cut by Charlotte
GFree Agent
Hip
February 6, 2026
The Hornets waived Simpson (hip) on Friday.
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Won't play Thursday
GCharlotte Hornets
Hip
February 4, 2026
Simpson (hip) is out for Thursday's game in Houston.
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Not playing Monday
GCharlotte Hornets
Hip
January 25, 2026
Simpson (hip) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the 76ers.
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Ruled out for Saturday
GCharlotte Hornets
Hip
January 23, 2026
Simpson (hip) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Wizards.
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Named to Summer League Second Team
GGrand Rapids Gold   G League (Pistons)
July 23, 2025
Simpson was named to the Summer League Second Team on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Simpson, who is on a two-way contract with the Hornets, helped the team win the Summer League Finals. He appeared in six games overall, producing averages of 16.0 points, 5.7 assists, 5.5 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 1.8 three-pointers. He figures to play a key role for the Greensboro Swarm in the G League early on in the 2025-26 season.
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