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DEN • Point Guard • #25
8 days ago
With Spencer Jones set to be upgraded to a standard contract, the Nuggets will have a two-way contract slot to work with. According to Charania, the team has decided to use the available slot to sign Simpson. The 42nd overall pick in the 2024 draft, the 6-foot point guard was waived by the Hornets after the trade deadline. A hip injury sidelined Simpson before Charlotte waived him, so there’s no guarantee he’ll be available immediately upon signing with the Nuggets.
Source: Shams Charania
CHA • Point Guard • #25
22 days ago
Simpson last appeared in a game on December 18. His continued absence will not affect the Hornets’ rotation or fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Point Guard • #25
about 1 month ago
Simpson will remain sidelined, but with the guards ahead of him in the rotation all healthy, he likely wouldn’t have seen the floor even if he was able. This will be a third straight absence for him.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Point Guard • #25
about 1 month ago
Simpson’s absence due to a strained right hip flexor does not affect fantasy basketball, as he is not in the Hornets’ rotation on most nights.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Point Guard • #25
3 months ago
With the Hornets being down multiple point guards, most notably starter LaMelo Ball, Simpson made his first start of the season on Sunday. While he finished with a respectable stat line, the assist category was lacking. Brandon Miller and Miles Bridges spent more time on the ball, which helped them combine to dish out 13 assists. Charlotte does not play its first game of Week 8 until Friday, so there isn’t much need to add Simpson after his showing on Sunday.
CHA • Point Guard • #25
3 months ago
The Hornets are without LaMelo Ball and Collin Sexton for Sunday’s game, so Simpson has received the starting nod. While his season-long production has not made him worth the risk in fantasy leagues, the opportunity to start raises Simpson’s fantasy ceiling. The other four starters are unchanged, and Kalkbrenner’s playing time may increase with Moussa Diabaté unavailable.
Source: NBA Lineups
CHA • Point Guard • #25
3 months ago
Simpson will be available to play against OKC, as expected. LaMelo Ball is out on the second night of this back-to-back, which means Simpson should return to the rotation. However, he won’t play enough to warrant a stream.
Source: Charlotte Hornets PR
CHA • Point Guard • #25
3 months ago
Simpson is back on the injury report with a left AC joint sprain, but the probable tag suggests he’ll be available. With LaMelo Ball (ankle) out, there will be additional minutes available to Simpson off the bench. He is not worth the streaming risk in this spot.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Point Guard • #25
3 months ago
Simpson was originally listed as probable so it’s not surprise he’s available against the Bucks on Friday. The 23-year-old guard is dealing with a sprained AC joint in his left shoulder. With the Hornets close to full strength, Simpson doesn’t have much fantasy value.
CHA • Point Guard • #25
4 months ago
Simpson is once again listed as probable, so he should be able to suit up. However, with LaMelo Ball (ankle) also probable, Simpson won’t see the floor much, if at all.
Source: Charlotte Hornets PR
CHA • Point Guard • #25
4 months ago
Simpson is dealing with a sprained left AC joint, but he should ultimately be cleared to play based on the probable tag. While rotation minutes have become available with LaMelo Ball unavailable, Simpson hasn’t done enough to merit being rostered in fantasy leagues.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Point Guard • #25
7 months ago
While Simpson didn’t have the best night shooting the basketball, his leadership throughout the summer league contributed to the Hornets’ winning the title. In Charlotte’s first five games, the second-year point guard averaged 5.8 assists and 2.6 turnovers per game. With Simpson again on a two-way contract and a healthy LaMelo Ball running the show, his ceiling will be limited next season. However, there may be moments when Simpson is worth streaming if Ball’s injury struggles continue.
CHA • Point Guard • #25
8 months ago
Simpson cleaned some things up after shooting poorly in Saturday’s win over the 76ers. In addition to improving his shooting, the point guard committed just one turnover on the evening. Due to Charlotte’s depth at the point, Simpson’s chances of entering next season as a fantasy-relevant player are slim. However, due mainly to LaMelo Ball’s injury history, there may be opportunities throughout the season for Simpson to step into a larger role.
CHA • Point Guard • #25
8 months ago
Simpson did not have a great evening shooting the basketball, but the 2024 second-round pick still led the Hornets in scoring on Saturday. While these summer league games are undoubtedly crucial for Simpson as he looks to establish himself as a pro, the path to fantasy relevance will be challenging to navigate. In addition to having LaMelo Ball, the Hornets re-signed Tre Mann and acquired Collin Sexton from the Jazz. Add in former first-round pick Nick Smith Jr., and Simpson’s opportunities to transition from two-way contract player to earning a standard deal will be limited.
CHA • Point Guard • #25
11 months ago
Sunday’s start was the sixth for Simpson since the Hornets ruled LaMelo Ball (wrist, ankle) out for the rest of the season. While the rookie’s fantasy prospects for next season don’t appear promising, these games allow KJ to show he can potentially serve as Ball’s backup. Sunday’s performance was arguably his best of the season, with Simpson tallying a season-high 18 points. Rostered in two percent of Yahoo! leagues, KJ has provided ninth-round value in eight-cat formats over his last six games.
CHA • Point Guard • #25
11 months ago
Simpson has started Charlotte’s last five games, reaching double figures in points on three occasions. During this period, the rookie point guard has averaged 11.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.6 three-pointers while shooting 39.3 percent from the field. While that has only been good for 13th-round value in eight-cat formats, the opportunity makes Simpson worth a look for deep-league managers desperate for an available point guard. The Hornets end Week 22 at home against the Bulls on Sunday.
CHA • Point Guard • #25
11 months ago
Earlier Friday, it was announced that LaMelo Ball (wrist, ankle) is out for the rest of the season. Simpson will replace him in the starting lineup, and the two-way rookie is eligible for every game the rest of the way. He’ll likely retain the role for the foreseeable future, with Damion Baugh potentially getting a few opportunities when he’s active. Baugh is inactive for Friday’s game.
Source: NBA Lineups
CHA • Point Guard • #25
11 months ago
With LaMelo Ball sitting out the second leg of Charlotte’s back-to-back, Simpson was called up from the G League and immediately slotted into the starting unit. He has started in his last three appearances, but this was also the first time that Simpson played in a game since February. Even if he is productive when he is given the opportunity, the lack of clarity in when he’ll be available to play makes him a headache to roster.
CHA • Point Guard • #25
12 months ago
After being listed as inactive for five straight games, Simpson has started Charlotte’s last two with LaMelo Ball (ankle) sidelined. During this two game stretch, Simpson has averaged 13.5 points, five rebounds, 3.5 assists, two steals and one three-pointer per game. If Ball remains out for Charlotte’s matchup with Washington on Saturday, Simpson should be in line for another start. With Charlotte at the bottom of the standings, managers should expect to see Simpson on the floor often as the season winds down, and he should hold plenty of value if he remains in the starting lineup.
CHA • Point Guard • #25
about 1 year ago
Simpson moved into the starting lineup Tuesday with LaMelo Ball (ankle) out again. The 22-year-old point guard has played at least 30 minutes in three straight games now. Simpson hasn’t been particularly effective in any of those games and Charlotte has lost all three outings. It doesn’t appear that he’s much of a fantasy asset at the moment, but he’s certainly getting a bunch of minutes lately.