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January 25, 2026
Not playing Monday
Simpson (hip) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis
Simpson will miss a fourth consecutive game due to a left hip strain. He hasn't been part of the Hornets' rotation as of late, but his next opportunity to play is Wednesday against the Grizzlies.
January 23, 2026
Ruled out for Saturday
Simpson (hip) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis
Simpson has been ruled out for a third straight game due to a left hip flexor strain and is without a timetable for a return. While the two-way player's absence shouldn't affect the Charlotte rotation, his next opportunity to play for the parent club will come Monday against Philadelphia.
January 22, 2026
Listed out Thursday
Simpson is out for Thursday's game against Orlando with a left hip flexor strain.
Analysis
The Hornets have now ruled Simpson out for both halves of their back-to-back set. The second-year guard's next chance to play comes Saturday against the Wizards, but it's possible Simpson will report back to the G League's Greensboro Swarm when healthy.
January 20, 2026
Out for Wednesday
Simpson is out for Wednesday's game against Cleveland with a left hip flexor strain.
Analysis
The second-year guard hasn't seen action for Charlotte since Dec. 18 and presumably sustained the injury during his most recent appearance for the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Saturday. Once he's healthy, the two-way player will likely return to the G League, where he'll get the chance to play steadier minutes.
