KJ Simpson Injury Status Update for March 26th, 2026
KJ Simpson of the Nuggets has been ruled out and will not play today. KJ was previously listed as Available before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 23rd game KJ has missed this season.
KJ Simpson Season Averages
KJ's absence leaves a significant hole in the Nuggets rotation. Across 17 games this season, he's averaging 5.2 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game while playing 14.5 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14.5 | 5.2 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 5.7 |
Nuggets Performance With & Without KJ Simpson
The numbers tell a clear story about KJ's value to the Nuggets. With KJ in the lineup this season, the team is 2-1. Without him, they've gone 43-27. The Nuggets's net rating is 16.6 points worse per 100 possessions when KJ plays, which is a substantial gap.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 2-1 | 43-27 | — |
| Off Rating | 119.3 | 120.4 | +1.0 |
| Def Rating | 99.1 | 116.7 | +17.6 |
| Net Rating | 20.2 | 3.6 | -16.6 |
| PPG | 122.7 | 120.8 | -1.9 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without KJ Simpson?
When KJ sits, other Nuggets players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Jamal Murray and Jalen Pickett stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When KJ has been out this season, Jamal Murray has averaged 8.5 more points per game, 6.2 additional field goal attempts, 11.6 extra minutes and 3.5 more assists.
PPG: +8.5 | FGA: +6.2 | MPG: +11.6 | APG: +3.5
When KJ has been out this season, Jalen Pickett has averaged 10.2 extra minutes.
MPG: +10.2
KJ Simpson Betting Trends
For bettors, KJ's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Nuggets's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when KJ has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Simpson) Nuggets OVER: 45-25 (+17.3u, 234.0 / -110 avg. line) Nikola Jokic AST OVER: 35-19 (+14.2u, 10.1 / -109 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — KJ Simpson's Game
Here's a look at the current injury report for key players around the league heading into tonight's action:
Jazz @ Nuggets - March 27, 2026 Utah Jazz: Keyonte George (Out) Walker Kessler (Out) Jaren Jackson Jr. (Out) Jusuf Nurkic (Out) Lauri Markkanen (Out)
We'll continue to monitor KJ's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Nuggets.