Nuggets Record Without KJ Simpson

The Nuggets are 16-10 without KJ Simpson in 2025-26 (.615) vs 5-1 with them (.833).

KJ Simpson injury status →KJ Simpson injury history →

With vs Without KJ Simpson

2025-26
WithWithout
Record5-116-10
Win %.833.615
Games626
Points scored126.8121.5
Points allowed107.8119.2
Point differential+19.0+2.4
Offensive rating123.3122.0
Defensive rating104.9117.5
Net rating+18.4+4.4
Against the spread3-443-38
Over/under (overs-unders)3-451-30

Who Steps Up Without KJ Simpson

Jamal Murray17.3 → 25.6 PPG · 24.0 → 36.0 MPG
Jalen Pickett4.0 → 5.0 PPG · 6.4 → 16.0 MPG
Player 16417474.7 → 3.6 PPG · 3.6 → 10.0 MPG

Games Without KJ Simpson

26 games
DateGameResultScore
Apr 30, 2026@ MINL98-110
Apr 27, 2026vs MINW125-113
Apr 25, 2026@ MINL96-112
Apr 23, 2026@ MINL96-113
Apr 20, 2026vs MINL114-119
Apr 18, 2026vs MINW116-105
Apr 12, 2026@ SASW128-118
Apr 6, 2026vs PORW137-132
Apr 4, 2026vs SASW136-134
Mar 29, 2026vs GSWW116-93
Mar 27, 2026vs UTAW135-129
Mar 25, 2026vs DALW142-135
Mar 24, 2026@ PHXW125-123
Mar 22, 2026vs PORW128-112
Mar 20, 2026vs TORW121-115
Show all 26 games
DateGameResultScore
Mar 18, 2026@ MEML118-125
Mar 17, 2026vs PHIW124-96
Mar 14, 2026@ LALL125-127
Mar 12, 2026@ SASW136-131
Mar 11, 2026vs HOUW129-93
Mar 9, 2026@ OKCL126-129
Mar 6, 2026vs NYKL103-142
Mar 5, 2026vs LALW120-113
Mar 2, 2026@ UTAW128-125
Feb 27, 2026@ OKCL121-127
Feb 22, 2026@ GSWL117-128

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Nuggets record without KJ Simpson?

The Nuggets are 16-10 without KJ Simpson in 2025-26 (.615) vs 5-1 with them (.833).

How do the Nuggets play without KJ Simpson?

Without KJ Simpson the Nuggets have a point differential of +2.4 per game, compared with +19.0 when KJ Simpson plays.

Who steps up when KJ Simpson is out?

The teammates who gain the most when KJ Simpson sits: Jamal Murray (25.6 PPG without vs 17.3 with), Jalen Pickett (5.0 PPG without vs 4.0 with), Player 1641747 (3.6 PPG without vs 4.7 with).

Official injury designations tracked since January 2026. Games before then are counted as missed but may not show a reason.