NFL Free Agency opens up on Wednesday, with the legal tampering period beginning on Monday. The top free agents usually all commit to a team during that period, so be ready to rock and roll to start next week.
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Denver Nuggets vs. Washington Wizards: How to watch, schedule, live stream info, start time, TV channel
Who’s Playing
Washington Wizards @ Denver Nuggets
Current Records: Washington 9-45, Denver 36-19
How To Watch
- When: Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 9 p.m. ET
- Where: Ball Arena — Denver, Colorado
- TV: Altitude Sports & Entertainmnt
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket Cost: $34.00
What to Know
The Wizards have quite the challenge ahead of them as they’re expected to be blown off the court. They will take on the Denver Nuggets at 9:00 p.m. ET on Thursday at Ball Arena after having had a few days off. Both teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with eight consecutive losses for the Wizards and three for the Nuggets.
Last Wednesday, Washington came up short against the Pelicans and fell 133-126.
The Wizards’ loss came about despite a quality game from Deni Avdija, who shot 6-for-10 from downtown and dropped a double-double on 43 points and 15 rebounds. As a matter of fact, that’s the most points Avdija has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Tyus Jones, who shot 4-for-6 from long range and dropped a double-double on 14 points and 15 assists.
Meanwhile, the point spread may have favored the Nuggets last Wednesday, but the final result did not. They fell to Sacramento 102-98. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for the Nuggets in their matchups with the Kings: they’ve now lost three in a row.
Despite the loss, the Nuggets got a solid performance out of Aaron Gordon, who dropped a double-double on 25 points and 15 rebounds. Less helpful for the Nuggets was Nikola Jokic’s abysmal 0-6 three-point shooting.
Washington has traveled a rocky road recently having lost 14 of their last 16 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-45 record this season. As for Denver, their loss ended a seven-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 36-19.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: The Wizards haven’t given up the ball easily this season, having only averaged 13.5 turnovers per game. However, it’s not like the Nuggets (currently ranked third in turnovers per game) struggle in that department as they’ve been averaging only 11.7 turnovers per game. Given these competing strengths, it’ll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
The Wizards came up short against the Nuggets in their previous matchup back in January, falling 113-104. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Jokic, who dropped a double-double on 42 points and 12 rebounds. Now that the Wizards know the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? Check CBSSports.com after the match to find out.
Odds
Denver is a big 15.5-point favorite against Washington, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 15.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
The over/under is 232.5 points.
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Series History
Denver has won 6 out of their last 10 games against Washington.
- Jan 21, 2024 – Denver 113 vs. Washington 104
- Mar 22, 2023 – Denver 118 vs. Washington 104
- Dec 14, 2022 – Denver 141 vs. Washington 128
- Mar 16, 2022 – Denver 127 vs. Washington 109
- Dec 13, 2021 – Denver 113 vs. Washington 107
- Feb 25, 2021 – Washington 112 vs. Denver 110
- Feb 17, 2021 – Washington 130 vs. Denver 128
- Jan 04, 2020 – Washington 128 vs. Denver 114
- Nov 26, 2019 – Denver 117 vs. Washington 104
- Mar 31, 2019 – Washington 95 vs. Denver 90
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Ranking the Broncos free agent needs on offense
I figured now would be a good time to do a little discussion around the Denver Broncos and where we think their top priorities should be on offense when free agency kicks off.
Broncos top FA needs on offense
Tim Lynch: For free agency, I’d say running back and tight end are the highest on my wish list.
I’d say pay big for a top free agent running back and ensure you have a monster two-headed backfield next season. They need a superior run-blocking tight end and, if they move on from Evan Engram, a pass-catcher too.
Christopher Hart: I agree with Tim. Those are the biggest needs for the offense. Getting a top-notch running back and a tight end capable of playing inline to replace Adam Trautman is a must. The two players I advocated a few weeks ago were running back Travis Etienne and tight end Cade Otton. Both would be fantastic additions and help take Denver’s offense to the next level in 2026.
Scotty Payne: Playmaker is the top and biggest need. That includes a RB, TE, and/or WR in that order.
Need to improve the run game regardless, need some sort of production out of the TEs as well as improved blocking, and if they can get a true WR1, that would be great too.
Ross Allen: I think we’re all in agreement.
Getting someone who can be the dominant running back and have RJ Harvey serve that glamorous “joker” role would be huge for this offense. And given that they also don’t have a legitimate playmaker at the receiving position hurts them. A TE or WR can fill that role.
Sadaraine: The #1 need for the Broncos on offense is a top-notch running back. I will be blown away if the Broncos don’t sign a top-tier free agent running back to upgrade the offense (and no, J.K. Dobbins wouldn’t be that guy…not with his injury history).
There’s a significant gap in need after that until we start talking about tight ends and receivers. I think we’re more likely to see more money spent on a tight end than a receiver, but this offense could use both to be sure.
Ian St. Clair: Not to beat a dead horse, but running back is the biggest need and priority for this team when free agency starts. Having a consistent and effective running game will make Nix and the offense exponentially better. It will make the team better. After running back, the Broncos need to figure out their tight end.
Adam Malnati: Give Bo a weapon. I don’t care which position. Yes, RB is a need. Yes, TE is a need (thanks a lot Evan Engram). Still, a weapon would be nice.
Predictably, we’re all heavily keyed in on running back and tight end. That was a big part of our free agent profile coverage too and for good reason. There have been many rumors around Denver looking to target both positions next week and where there is smoke there is usually fire.
The question really becomes: go big or go affordable? With the championship window open, I’m leaning go big on premium play-maker positions this offseason.
Where do you stand on this discussion? Give us your top free agent needs on offense and how you hope the Broncos address them next week.
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Denver area events for March 5
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Report: Broncos expected to ‘make a splash’ at running back
The Denver Broncos are in the market for a running back.
Just two days after NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that Denver wants to have the running back position addressed before the draft, Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reported that the Broncos are “poised to make a splash” at running back during NFL free agency.
“Denver is the reason why the Jets used the franchise tag on Breece Hall rather than the transition tag, according to sources, making sure Denver wouldn’t get the opportunity to put together an offer the Jets would refuse to match,” Jones wrote for CBS Sports.
Jones said the Broncos would be an obvious potential landing spot for Kenneth Walker, and he noted that Travis Etienne could be a cheaper alternative. The Athletic’s Nick Kosmider also reported this week that Denver is expected to “closely examine” the RB market, and he name-dropped Walker, Etienne and Rico Dowdle.
The Broncos also have an in-house free agent at RB in J.K. Dobbins, who has expressed his desire to remain in Denver. The Broncos can begin negotiating with pending free agents from other clubs on March 9, but no deals can become official until the new league year begins on March 11. In-house free agents can be re-signed at any time.
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