KJ Simpson
#25PG · Denver Nuggets
Height
6'2"
Weight
189 lbs
Age
23
College
Colorado
Experience
1 yrs
Wingspan
6'4.5"
Reach
7'9.5"
Hand Size
8.25" × 9.25"
D+
C-
D
D+
N/A
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The Verdict on KJ, in One Read
On the field, KJ Simpson grades out as a shaky PG for Denver Nuggets (D Impact). That places him 77th of 93 graded point guards. In his on-court role, the grade is shaky (D+ Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The money matches the play — the Contract Value Index lands at D+, a slight overpay. The public read is mixed (C- Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. As a pro, expect these grades to move quickly as a real sample builds.
Career StatsD-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 53 | 5.2 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 34.4% | 26.6% | 76.5% |
| 2025-26 | | 17 | 5.2 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
Performance Grade by Season
CareerD| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 17 | 5.2 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 34.4% | D- D- |
| 2024-25 |  | 36 | 7.8 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 34.6% | D+ D+ |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4/11 | vs OKC | W 127-107 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | +6 |
| Thu, 4/9 | vs MEM | W 136-119 | 3 | 0 |
Performance Analysis
D-
#77 of 93 Point Guards
FCA+
KJ Simpson earns a D- Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA point guards this season. Through 53 games, KJ is contributing 5.2 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game in his role. KJ's best relative area is FG% at 34.4, though it still falls below the point guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is PPG at 5.2 (point guard median: 15.0). Among 93 NBA point guards graded this season, KJ ranks 77th. At 23, KJ is still developing. The production should improve as he gains experience and a larger role with the Denver Nuggets.
Current Sentiment
C-
Mixed
NegativeNeutralPositive
How the public sees KJ Simpson shakes out to a C- sentiment grade in the rolling 14-day window. The dominant media narrative is a pure homecoming story—local Colorado roots, championship-caliber franchise, symbolic significance of a Nuggets signing that resonates strongly in Denver but carries minimal national traction beyond regional feel-good feature coverage. That warm surface-level goodwill masks a sharp gap between local affection and substantive on-court evidence: through 17 games of the 2025-26 season, Simpson is averaging 5.2 points, 2.5 assists, and 2.0 rebounds, developmental numbers that keep him firmly in prospect territory rather than forcing a meaningful conversation about his NBA viability. The Nuggets' recent roster construction—bringing in veteran point guard Tyus Jones and cutting depth pieces—signals a front office tightening its playoff rotation with proven contributors, which functionally marginalizes whatever fringe opportunity Simpson might have occupied as the team pushes toward the Finals with a 12-game win streak as the three-seed in the West. The upshot is that Simpson's sentiment sits exactly where his production does: below average and steady there, buoyed just enough by local pride to avoid total indifference, but nowhere near the compelling narrative his homecoming framing was attempting to write.
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the D band — a quick read on where KJ's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How KJ Compares at the Position
KJ Simpson ranks 77th of 93 graded point guards by performance. That slots KJ between Nolan Traore (D-) just ahead and Jahmir Young (D-) just behind.
Graded higher
Nolan TraoreBrooklyn NetsD-Jamaree BouyeaPhoenix SunsD-Jose AlvaradoNew York KnicksD-KJ SimpsonD-
Graded lower
Jahmir YoungMiami HeatTransaction History
Denver Nuggets sign G KJ Simpson
Denver Nuggets · signing · 2/19/2026
Charlotte Hornets release G KJ Simpson
Charlotte Hornets · cut · 2/6/2026
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KJ Simpson is a player on a rookie-scale contract listed at PG for the Denver Nuggets. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on KJ Simpson, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index D+, Performance D-, Sentiment C-.
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