The Charlotte Hornets have given KJ Simpson plenty of room to grow, but it might be time to shorten their leash on the young point guard. Justifying his two-way roster spot has been difficult, especially since the Hornets continue to deal with injuries and have little flexibility to address their worrying playmaking woes.
For instance, the team is currently playing the Denver Nuggets without LaMelo Ball, Collin Sexton, and Tre Mann, resulting in a spot start for Simpson.
The problem is that the second-year pro has not shown a lot of redeeming qualities this year.