Availability
KJ Simpson was waived by the Hornets on Friday.
Fantasy Impact
Simpson has been dealing with a hip injury and has not played since the middle of December. He came into the NBA as a second-round pick of the Hornets in 2024, but the former Colorado standout will now be free to sign on with a different team. Simpson has averaged 7.3 points, 2.9 assists, and 2.8 rebounds over 50 career games.
KJ Simpson has been ruled out for Thursday’s game against the Rockets.
Fantasy Impact
Simpson remains off the fantasy radar.
KJ Simpson will remain sidelined for Monday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Fantasy Impact
Simpson is nursing a left hip flexor strain that will keep him sidelined on Monday. However, he has been out of the Charlotte Hornets’ rotation for all of January, so his absence does not impact the team’s rotation.
KJ Simpson has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Wizards.
Fantasy Impact
Simpson remains off the fantasy radar.
KJ Simpson has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Orlando Magic.
Fantasy Impact
Simpson continues to recover from a left hip flexor strain and will miss his second straight game. With him ruled out and LaMelo Ball (thumb) listed as questionable and in danger of also being ruled out, Josh Green and Collin Sexton could be in line for increased roles.