Once a risky pick, MPJ turns in big rewards for Nuggets
Michael Porter Jr. was once considered a risky pick by the Denver Nuggets due to his balky back.
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Michael Porter Jr. was once considered a risky pick by the Denver Nuggets due to his balky back.
Nikola Jokic got a triple-double in his NBA Finals debut, Jamal Murray scored 26 points and the Denver Nuggets had little trouble with the cold-shooting Miami Heat on the way to a 104-93 win in Game 1 of the title series on Thursday night.
The Broncos are hoping that new coach Sean Payton will rejuvenate quarterback Russell Wilson in 2023. And they might have a secret weapon to help.
The success of the Denver Nuggets is translating into big business for local companies and their employees, as the Nuggets compete in their first NBA Finals in franchise history.
Aaron Gordon jump-started the Denver Nuggets' offense in the franchise's first NBA Finals appearance.
They flowed into bars and watch parties. They crowded into bars and outdoor spaces like McGregor Square. They set aside emails and work that needed to get done and watched their Denver Nuggets to take Game 1
For decades, Vicki Ray has supported the Denver Nuggets through good times and bad times. Now she's excited to be attending her first NBA Finals.
The NBA Finals will end in six games. At least, that's what history says.
Donovan said he will continue to serve in his role as broadcaster and voice of the Browns as long as he is able to.
Eric Lewis was not selected as one of the 12 referees who will work the NBA Finals while the league continues to look into whether he used a Twitter account to defend himself and other officials from online critiques.
Nikola Jokic wasn't supposed to be here.
The Denver Broncos have signed 28-year-old kicker Elliott Fry after dumping veteran Brandon McManus.
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock teamed up with City and County of Denver employees and Supermascot Rocky as Denver Nuggets Way was unveiled during the ceremonial renaming street sign.
The 2023 Denver Nuggets defied just about every roster-building convention to reach the NBA Finals.
Showers and thunderstorms are in the forecast for Game 1 and Game 2 outdoor watch parties Thursday evening and Sunday evening.
Watch A Few More Minutes with CU women's basketball head coach JR Payne.
The Denver Broncos players will wear new uniforms this year. The team posted on X, "New threads soon," hinting that the new uniforms are coming.
The University of Colorado Buffaloes are making a big splash as women's basketball enjoys surge in popularity in sports.
Follow along as CBS Sports Colorado's Richie Cozzolino covers the women in the NCAA Tournament as he travels to Kansas.
CSU Rams interim athletic director John Weber is proud of how his team is playing as the prepare to take the court for their first official March Madness matchup.
See photos taken at and around Coors Field on Friday, April 3, 2026, for the Colorado Rockies home opener of the 2026 season. The Rockies fell to the Phillies by a score of 10-1.
Denver Summit FC took on Washington Spirit in the team's first home game of their inaugural season.
Broncos fans were excited about the first NFL playoff game in Denver in a decade.
The Denver Broncos beat the Chiefs 22-19 for their eighth straight victory on Nov. 17, 2025.
Windy conditions will still be plaguing most of Colorado on Thursday. The winds will boost fire danger despite lower temperatures.
If you're in need of a new air conditioner or furnace, it might be worth considering a heat pump. They can both heat and cool your home in one unit.
A wildfire that's being called the Hammer Fire has burned more than 4,000 acres on the Eastern Plains and forced some evacuations on Wednesday evening.
State lawmakers are considering changing the penalties for crimes involving extreme indifference.
Lawyers for the five children and ex-wife of Boulder terror suspect Mohamed Soliman filed an emergency motion seeking to prevent their removal from the U.S.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has approved a fish salvage at Antero Reservoir due to drought conditions.
Several wildfires started in Colorado during the day on Wednesday, including in Kit Carson County and in Grand County.
CBS Colorado First Alert Meteorologist Callie Zanandrie visited Highline Academy in Green Valley Ranch.
If you're in need of a new air conditioner or furnace, it might be worth considering a heat pump. They can both heat and cool your home in one unit.
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent has been charged with assault almost six months after he allegedly shoved a woman to the ground at a protest in Durango.
Some robots ran the Beijing half-marathon autonomously, while others were controlled remotely, all competing on a parallel course to avoid collisions with human athletes.
Kroenke Sports and Entertainment announced they have contracted a team to broadcast its games in Spanish for the playoffs.
Those in Denver on Saturday likely noticed it was a little more crowded than usual. It wasn't just the nice weather; two big sports games brought tens of thousands of fans to the stands.
It's been a complete season of dominance for the Colorado Avalanche heading into the Stanley Cup playoffs.
The Denver Nuggets will play a regular-season game in Mexico next season. It will be against the Indiana Pacers on Nov. 7 at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City.
The crew of the Mariana notified the U.S. Coast Guard on April 15 that the 145-foot vessel lost its starboard engine during Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
Iran renews attacks in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump says he's extending a ceasefire indefinitely, as thousands more U.S. forces head for the region.
Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.
"Am I gonna replace a controller and have AI manage the airspace? The answer to that is hell no, that's not gonna happen," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told CBS News.
The Consumer Federation of America accused Meta of allowing scam advertisements to "proliferate on its platforms."
State lawmakers are considering changing the penalties for crimes involving extreme indifference.
Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his role effective immediately, chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Wednesday.
With three weeks left in the legislative session, Democrats in the Colorado Legislature have introduced a bill titled the "No Kings Act."
"Am I gonna replace a controller and have AI manage the airspace? The answer to that is hell no, that's not gonna happen," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told CBS News.
President Trump said he's extending the ceasefire until Iran has submitted a proposal in talks with the U.S. "and discussions are concluded."
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
The U.S.-Iran war isn't just driving prices higher for gasoline. Petrochemicals derived from oil and natural gas go into making more than 6,000 consumer products, the Department of Energy says.
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
A program in Colorado is shaping the next generation of builders, designers, and engineers.
The Consumer Federation of America accused Meta of allowing scam advertisements to "proliferate on its platforms."
Shippers have pledged to share refunds with customers who paid tariffs once the government issues refunds.
A Denver family is sharing their story after thieves got away with the steel sculpture that stood outside their home for over a decade.
When the Orion spacecraft lifted off April 1, four astronauts were aboard -- but for the families of dozens of workers who died before the launch, the mission carried something else: the weight of those who would never see it fly.
A single malfunctioning piece of new equipment triggered a recent, sweeping power outage at Denver International Airport — an incident that stranded passengers in elevators and delayed nearly 500 flights.
Anticipating a challenging summer wildfire season, forecasters with Colorado's Division of Fire Prevention and Control are preparing to rely heavily on a pair of state-owned aircraft-both to detect fires early and to assist in fighting them once they ignite.
CBS Colorado is investigating a trucking company involved in a crash at a gas station in the southern part of the Denver metro area last month.
