KJ Simpson

KJ Simpson was assessed a Flagrant-2 foul and ejected from Tuesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies after clipping Jaylen Wells mid-air in the second quarter.

Fantasy Impact

Simpson finished Tuesday's game with seven points, two rebounds and two assists in 15 minutes. Nick Smith Jr. and Jaylen Sims should see additional minutes in his absence.

KJ Simpson finished with 18 points in Sunday's 131-117 home loss against the Chicago Bulls.

Fantasy Impact

Simpson was a very efficient 7-of-13 from the field, and he hit 3-of-6 from behind the 3-point arc. He was able to add seven assists, three rebounds and two steals, although he also had two turnovers and a minus-8 rating, too. Simpson is averaging 11.0 PPG, 4.0 APG and 3.0 RPG in three April games. Next up is a battle with the Memphis Grizzlies Tuesday.

KJ Simpson posted 13 points (6-of-10 FG), one rebound, four assists, one steal, and one three-pointer in 33 minutes during Friday’s game against Sacramento, holding his spot as Charlotte’s starting point guard.

Fantasy Impact

Simpson hit double figures for the third time in five starts, averaging 11.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.6 threes on 39.3% shooting—good for 13th-round value in eight-cat formats—offering a steady floor with Week 22 closing Sunday against the Bulls. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues can tap his multi-category consistency as a point guard option while the opportunity lasts.

KJ Simpson scored 14 points (5-11 FG, 3-5 3P, 1-2 FT) with two rebounds, three assists, and a steal in the Hornets' 108-97 loss to the Raptors on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Simpson had a decent night for fantasy managers who started him, though nothing prolific. The rookie could see an increased role with LaMelo Ball out for the rest of the season, but his upside is a bit unknown and also very short lived with the season nearly over.

KJ Simpson moved into the starting lineup Tuesday with LaMelo Ball (ankle) sidelined, finishing with 16 points (7-of-18 FG, 1-of-6 3PT, 1-of-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists, and two steals in a loss to Golden State.

Fantasy Impact

Simpson has now played at least 30 minutes in three straight games, but his production hasn’t stood out, and Charlotte has lost all three contests. While the increased workload is a positive, he hasn’t been particularly effective, making him a tough fantasy option outside of deep leagues. Until he starts producing more consistently, he remains more of a watchlist player rather than a viable waiver wire pickup.