K.j. Simpson: stats, last game & news

Q: How many points does K.j. Simpson average?

K.j. Simpson averaged 4.6 points per game in the NBA in the 2025-2026 season.

Q: What team does K.j. Simpson play for?

K.j. Simpson currently plays for Denver Nuggets.

Q: How many rebounds and assists does K.j. Simpson average?

K.j. Simpson averaged 1.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game in the NBA in the 2025-2026 season.

Q: What position does K.j. Simpson play?

K.j. Simpson plays as Point Guard.

Q: How tall is K.j. Simpson?

K.j. Simpson is 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) tall.

Position:

Point Guard

Height:

183 cm

Age:

24 years (08/08/2002)

Nationality:

United States

Team:

Denver Nuggets

Stats Games Career

K.j. Simpson (1.83 m, born on 08/08/2002) is a male basketball player from United States, playing for Denver Nuggets in NBA and in G League during the 2025-2026 season. In NBA, K.j. Simpson has stats of 4.6 points on 34.3% shooting (including 30.0% from three, on 2.0 attempts per game), 1.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists in 13 minutes per game, over 20 games played. In G League, his statistics are: 17.5 points on 41.7% shooting (including 33.0% from three, on 5.6 attempts per game), 4.7 rebounds, 5.6 assists (with 2.5 turnovers), 1.6 steals in 34 minutes per game, over 19 games played.

Ranking 2025-2026

PointsPTS

4.6

#409

ReboundsREB

1.9

#432

AssistsAST

2.1

#228

Statistics 2025-2026

Season statistics by competition: points, rebounds, assists averages and advanced stats
League	Team	games played	Playing time	Points	Rebounds	Assists	Steals	Blocks	Field goals	2-point field goals	3-point field goals	Free throws	Offensive rebounds	Defensive rebounds	Turnovers	Blocks against	Personal fouls	Fouls drawn	+/-	Évaluation	Performance Index Rating	Player Impact Estimate	Usage %	Possessions	True Shooting %	Effective FG %	3-Point Attempt Rate	Free Throw Rate	Offensive Rebound %	Defensive Rebound %	Total Rebound %	Assist %	Turnover %	Assist-Turnover Ratio	Steal %	Block %
NBA	Charlotte Hornets	14	15:56	6	2	2.4	1.1	-	2.2/6.4 34.8%	1.4/3.6 38.0%	0.9/2.8 30.8%	0.7/1.1 62.5%	0.4	1.6	1.7	0.4	1	1.8	-2.3	5.2	5.6	2.0	23.0%	8.6	43.7%	41.6%	43.8%	18.0%	2.7%	11.3%	7.2%	19.5%	5.1%	8.3	3.2%	0.0%
NBA	Denver Nuggets	6	5:45	1.2	1.5	1.3	0.2	-	0.5/1.7 30.0%	0.5/1.5 33.3%	-/0.2 0.0%	0.2/0.3 50.0%	0.7	0.8	0.2	0.5	0.7	0.3	5	2.7	1.8	0.9	14.6%	2.0	32.2%	30.0%	10.0%	20.0%	12.1%	13.5%	12.9%	24.9%	1.4%	58.9	1.4%	0.0%
G League	Grand Rapids Gold	8	35:48	19.8	3.8	5.3	1.6	-	7.1/15.3 46.7%	4.5/9.3 48.6%	2.6/6 43.8%	1.8/1.8 100.0%	1.6	2.1	2.5	0.5	2.3	-	-2.8	19.8	17.0	7.6	22.6%	18.5	61.6%	55.3%	39.3%	11.5%	4.4%	6.7%	5.5%	20.2%	3.5%	14.8	2.3%	0.0%
G League	Greensboro Swarm	11	33:02	15.8	5.5	5.8	1.6	-	5.4/14.2 37.8%	4.1/8.9 45.9%	1.3/5.3 24.1%	2.6/3.1 85.3%	1.4	4.1	2.5	0.2	3	-	-	17.0	13.8	6.4	22.8%	18.0	50.9%	42.3%	37.2%	21.8%	4.5%	12.2%	8.5%	22.1%	3.5%	18.7	2.3%	0.0%

Last Games

K.j. Simpson

Last games of K.j. Simpson: date, minutes played and statistics
Date	Playing time	Points	Rebounds	Assists	Steals	Blocks	Game	League
04/11	6:39	2	2	-	-	-	V 127-107 vs Oklahoma City Thunder	NBA
04/09	3:14	-	1	-	-	-	V 136-119 vs Memphis Grizzlies	NBA
04/02	1:40	-	-	-	-	-	V 117-130 @ Utah Jazz	NBA
03/27	33:48	15	4	6	3	-	V 123-101 vs Birmingham Squadron	G League
03/22	37:38	31	2	2	1	-	D 119-111 @ South Bay Lakers	G League
03/21	34:37	17	3	5	2	-	D 111-98 @ South Bay Lakers	G League
03/17	39:49	16	3	7	2	-	D 127-130 vs Oklahoma City Blue	G League

Player Profile

When K.J. Simpson hit the game-winning shot in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament, he crystallized in a single moment everything that defines his basketball: a clutch instinct and a determination forged in the gyms of Los Angeles. Kenneth Simpson Jr., born in Panorama City, climbed every rung of the ladder with impressive consistency, turning each step into a springboard to the next.

At Chaminade College Preparatory School, this versatile point-shooting guard dominated the Mission League, earning MVP honors and CIF Division I Player of the Year. His three consecutive First Team All-State selections confirmed his status as a four-star prospect, ranked among the top ten players in California. Initially committed to Arizona, Simpson showed his adaptability by redirecting his recruitment to Colorado after a coaching change, already displaying the ability to adjust that defines great competitors.

Wearing the Buffaloes jersey, Simpson refined his game by combining scoring and playmaking, developing the versatility that attracts NBA scouts. His time with West Coast Elite in Anaheim had already revealed his exceptional work ethic, a quality that shows today in his defensive performances as much as in his offensive leadership.

Selected 42nd overall by the Charlotte Hornets in 2024, Simpson signed a two-way contract that allows him to move between the NBA and the Greensboro Swarm in the G League. This setup suits perfectly a player who has always known how to turn challenges into opportunities, methodically building his path toward the elite level of professional basketball.

Honors & Championships

K.J. Simpson established himself as one of the most clutch guards in college basketball, capping it off with a selection at 42nd in the 2024 NBA Draft.

Averaged 19.7 points per game with a remarkable 43% from three-point range during his junior season (2023-24)
Hit the decisive game-winning basket in Colorado's 102-100 victory over Florida in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament
Led Colorado in points, assists, and steals over multiple seasons
Participated in the 2024 NBA Draft Combine before being selected 42nd overall in the draft

Awards & Individual Honors

K.J. Simpson established himself as one of the standout figures in the Pac-12 Conference, climbing the ranks of college basketball with impressive consistency.