KJ Simpson plays for the Denver Nuggets and earns $679,042 in the 2026 NBA season. Their current contract spans 1 year. KJ Simpson ranks #370 in the league by salary.
Current Salary
$679,042
Two-Way
Total Career Earnings
$849,550
2 seasons tracked
Peak Salary
$679,042
2026 · Denver Nuggets
Contract Value
1 yr
Expires Jan 31, 2027
Salary Context
League Rank
#370
of 392 players
% of Team Payroll
0.3%
$221,016,591 total
vs. League Average
-95%
avg $13,454,042
Earnings History
Season by Season
| Season | Team | Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026current | Denver Nuggets | $679,042 | Two-Way |
| 2025 | Denver Nuggets | $170,508 | Two-Way |
| Total | $849,550 | ||
Current Contract
- Annual Salary
- $679,042
- Length
- 1 year
- Start
- Feb 1, 2026
- Expires
- Jan 31, 2027
- Designation
- Two-Way
Year-by-Year Cap Hits
2026$679,042
Teammates
- Nikola Jokic$59,033,114
- Jamal Murray$50,105,628
- Aaron Gordon$31,978,037
- Cameron Johnson$23,062,500
Data sourced from HoopsHype. Contract dates derived from cap sheet data. Updated Jun 16, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is KJ Simpson's salary?
- KJ Simpson earns $679,042 in the 2026 NBA season, placing them #370 in the league out of 392 players with a salary.
- How long is KJ Simpson's contract?
- KJ Simpson's current contract is 1 year long, expiring Jan 31, 2027.
- What is KJ Simpson's average annual salary?
- KJ Simpson earns $679,042 this season. The league average NBA salary in 2026 is $13,454,042.