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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How to watch New York Knicks vs. Denver Nuggets: NBA live stream info, TV channel, start time, game odds
Who’s Playing
Denver Nuggets @ New York Knicks
Current Records: Denver 31-14, New York 27-17
How To Watch
- When: Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Madison Square Garden — New York, New York
- TV: Altitude Sports & Entertainmnt
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket Cost: $90.00
What to Know
The Nuggets are 8-2 against the Knicks since January of 2019, and they’ll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Denver Nuggets’ road trip will continue as they head out to face the New York Knicks at 7:30 p.m. ET on January 25th at Madison Square Garden. The Nuggets are expected to win (but not by much) so they better bring their A-game into this one.
Last Tuesday, even if it wasn’t a dominant performance, Denver beat Indiana 114-109. The Nuggets were down 53-40 with 3:40 left in the second quarter but they still came back for the handy five-point win.
The Nuggets’ success was spearheaded by the efforts of Jamal Murray, who scored 31 points along with eight rebounds and seven assists, and Nikola Jokic, who dropped a triple-double on 31 points, 13 rebounds, and ten assists. The contest was Jokic’s third in a row with at least 30 points.
Meanwhile, the Knicks came tearing into Tuesday’s match with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 15 points) and they left with even more momentum. They managed a 108-103 win over Brooklyn.
Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle were among the main playmakers for the Knicks as the former scored 30 points and the latter scored 30 points along with nine rebounds and seven assists. The matchup was Brunson’s fifth in a row with at least 30 points.
Denver is on a roll lately: they’ve won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 31-14 record this season. As for New York, their victory bumped their record up to 27-17.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: The Nuggets haven’t given up the ball easily this season, having only averaged 11.7 turnovers per game (they’re ranked second in turnovers per game overall). However, it’s not like the Knicks struggle in that department as they’ve been averaging only 13 turnovers per game. Given these competing strengths, it’ll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
The Nuggets came up short against the Knicks when the teams last played back in March of 2023, falling 116-110. Can the Nuggets avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We’ll find out soon enough.
Odds
Denver is a slight 2.5-point favorite against New York, 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 2.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
The over/under is set at 222.5 points.
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Series History
Denver has won 8 out of their last 10 games against New York.
- Mar 18, 2023 – New York 116 vs. Denver 110
- Nov 16, 2022 – New York 106 vs. Denver 103
- Feb 08, 2022 – Denver 132 vs. New York 115
- Dec 04, 2021 – Denver 113 vs. New York 99
- May 05, 2021 – Denver 113 vs. New York 97
- Jan 10, 2021 – Denver 114 vs. New York 89
- Dec 15, 2019 – Denver 111 vs. New York 105
- Dec 05, 2019 – Denver 129 vs. New York 92
- Mar 22, 2019 – Denver 111 vs. New York 93
- Jan 01, 2019 – Denver 115 vs. New York 108
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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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