KJ Simpson

Stable

— — Nuggets (DEN)|2025-26 Season

BIS37

Pctl35th

Conf34%

LFI50

Season Averages

MPG

14.5

PPG

5.2

RPG

2.0

APG

2.5

SPG

0.9

BPG

0.0

TOV

1.4

FG%

34.4

3P%

30.8

FT%

61.1

Contract Value

Salary

$1.2M

VFM

36.1

Salary Rank

#228

Value

Great Value

CourtVision Scouting Report

KJ Simpson is a limited contributor for DEN — BIS 37 ranks below league average

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Executive Summary

KJ Simpson is a player for the Nuggets, ranking in the 35th percentile league-wide by Baseline Impact Score (37). In 15 minutes per game across 17 starts, KJ produces 5.2/2.0/2.5 (pts/reb/ast).

Current Form & Trajectory

Live Form Index: 50 — below-average recent performance, ranking below league average.

Scoring & Shot Profile

The three-point shot at 30.8% is functional but inconsistent. Defenses will go under screens and sag off, limiting his ability to collapse the defense as a primary ballhandler. The 34.4% field goal clip is concerning — either the shot diet is too difficult, or finishing/touch needs work. This inefficiency costs the offense roughly 1-2 points of production per game.

Defensive Scouting Report

Defensive Reality Score (DRS 62) ranks right around league average among players. Functional wing defender who can hold up against most matchups. Not a stopper but won't be a liability. 0.9 SPG and 0.0 BPG.

Off-Ball Value

Gravity & Off-Ball Impact (GOI 39) ranks below league average among players.

The Verdict

KJ fills a limited niche for the Nuggets (BIS 37, below league average). His value is real but narrow — a developing piece who needs measurable improvement to hold a rotation spot on a contending team.

Projection

If KJ's three-point shooting improves from 31% to league-average (36%), his BIS projects to jump from 37 to approximately 45.

Generated by CourtVision Intelligence Engine — based on current season metrics and game logs

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