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• Hornets' KJ Simpson: Headed to bench

  7D ago • By RotoWire

  Simpson is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game versus the Cavaliers. Sion James will replace Simpson in the first unit for Sunday's game, but the latter should still see significant minutes in the rotation with LaMelo Ball (ankle), Collin Sexton (quad) and Tre Mann (knee) all unavailable. Over the past three games, Simpson has recorded averages of 11.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.7 triples, 2.7 steals and 2.7 turnovers per game on 41/39/63 shooting splits.

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• Hornets' KJ Simpson: Solid showing in first start

  14D ago • By RotoWire

  Simpson supplied 16 points (6-14 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal across 29 minutes during Sunday's 115-106 loss to the Nuggets. Simpson entered the Hornets' starting lineup for the first time this season due to the absences of LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Collin Sexton (quadriceps). Simpson started nicely with 13 points in the first half, and while he cooled off in the second, he still finished Sunday's game as the Hornets' third-leading scorer behind Miles Bridges (24 points) and Brandon Miller (17 points). Ball will likely be available for the Hornets' next game Friday against the Bulls, in which case Simpson would revert to a bench role.

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• Hornets' KJ Simpson: Starting Sunday

  14D ago • By RotoWire

  Simpson will start against the Nuggets on Sunday, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports. With LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Collin Sexton (quadriceps) unavailable, Simpson will get the starting nod for the first time this season. The two-way player logged a season-high 28 minutes in Friday's win over the Raptors, during which he registered eight points (2-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five steals, four assists and three rebounds.

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• Hornets' KJ Simpson: Season-high 28 minutes

  16D ago • By RotoWire

  Simpson accumulated eight points (2-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five steals, four assists and three rebounds across 28 minutes during Friday's 111-86 victory over Toronto. Simpson logged a season-high minutes total, closing the game after LaMelo Ball exited early with yet another ankle injury. The two-way player made the most of his time on the court and could become a more regular part of the rotation if Ball is forced to miss additional time.

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• Hornets' KJ Simpson: Back to NBA

  11/17/2025 • By RotoWire

  Charlotte recalled Simpson from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Monday. After getting in a practice session with the Swarm on Monday, Simpson was immediately recalled. He will continue to provide emergency depth for the Hornets.

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