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KJ Simpson leads Nuggets with 19 points vs. MIN

KJ Simpson

DEN Guard #25

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KJ Simpson finished Saturday’s win over the Timberwolves with 19 points (6-of-15 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, four assists, one steal and three three-pointers.

Simpson signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Nuggets in February, so his status for the 2026-27 season is relatively secure. The lone issue with his performance on Saturday was the five turnovers, but he did enough in other areas to help Denver take the 101-82 victory. Simpson cleaned some things up after a subpar performance in the Nuggets’ first game in Las Vegas; the key now is to build on his showing against the Timberwolves.

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Murray exited just a few minutes into Wednesday’s game due to this illness and could remain sidelined for another game. Jalen Pickett (knee) is also questionable, though he typically starts at point guard when Murray is out. KJ Simpson played 14 minutes off the bench in their last game and could get the nod if both Murray and Pickett are sidelined.
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ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that the Nuggets plan to sign KJ Simpson to a two-way contract.

With Spencer Jones set to be upgraded to a standard contract, the Nuggets will have a two-way contract slot to work with. According to Charania, the team has decided to use the available slot to sign Simpson. The 42nd overall pick in the 2024 draft, the 6-foot point guard was waived by the Hornets after the trade deadline. A hip injury sidelined Simpson before Charlotte waived him, so there’s no guarantee he’ll be available immediately upon signing with the Nuggets.
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KJ Simpson (hip) is out for Thursday’s game against the Rockets.

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Jock Landale (hip) will not return to Saturday’s game against the Pelicans.

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