Not selected in the 2017 NBA Draft, Simmons has spent the majority of his professional career in the NBA G League. The Hornets converted his contract from a two-way to a standard deal in early April, but it was not guaranteed for the 2023-24 season. With this move, Charlotte is down to 15 contracts for the 2023-24 season with two (Frank Ntilikina and JT Thor) not being guaranteed.

Simmons has played a grand total of 18 NBA minutes this season, but Charlotte saw enough to keep him around past Sunday. He may see minutes over their final two games, but he won't impact fantasy hoops next season.

Simmons last appeared in an NBA game during the 2018-19 season, when he played one game for the Cavaliers. As a rookie the season prior, he played in 32 games for Memphis, averaging 6.1 points and 2.1 assists per game. Simmons most recently played for Charlotte's G League affiliate in Greensboro, averaging 18.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 0.7 steals, and 2.5 3-pointers in 31.8 minutes per game. With LaMelo Ball (ankle) done for the season and Terry Rozier (foot) and Dennis Smith Jr. (toe) dealing with injuries, Simmons gives the Hornets additional depth on the perimeter. 

Simmons was transferred to Charlotte on Saturday but didn't play during the loss to the Bulls. The 22-year-old is on a two-way deal and has yet to see the court with the Hornets this season.