Michael Kaskey-Blomain

Expertise:
NBA, NFL, UFC, WWE
Education:
Temple University
Location:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Experience

Michael Kaskey-Blomain is an NBA and NFL contributor for Heavy with well over a decade in the industry. He began his career covering the Philadelphia sports scene at the Philadelphia Inquirer before transitioning to a role as a National NBA Writer with CBS Sports. In that role, Michael covered games and tentpole NBA events including the draft, wrote hundreds of in-depth articles and conducted one-on-one interviews with some of the biggest stars in the game including Jayson Tatum, Draymond Green and Allen Iverson, among others.

Michael also serves as a credentialed Philadelphia 76ers reporter and insider for ESPN 97.3, where he attends Sixers games, press conferences and events and keeps his finger firmly on the pulse of the franchise. His work also appears in The Sporting News.

Education

Michael Kaskey-Blomain graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a bachelor's degree in communications. He continued his studies in the field at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he graduated with a master's degree in broadcasting, telecommunications and mass media.

Latest Articles From Michael Kaskey-Blomain

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Portland Trail Blazes Legend Blasts Owner Tom Dundon for Being Cheap

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LeBron James Shares Incredibly High Praise for Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama

Three-time NBA All-Star Named Offseason Trade Target for Los Angeles Lakers

Three-time NBA All-Star Named Offseason Trade Target for Los Angeles Lakers

Mark Cuban Expresses Disappointment with Mavericks Decision to Move on from Jason Kidd

Mark Cuban Expresses Disappointment with Mavericks Decision to Move on from Jason Kidd

Kenny Atkinson’s Explanation for Lack of Timeout Calls will Infuriate Cavaliers Fans

Kenny Atkinson’s Explanation for Lack of Timeout Calls will Infuriate Cavaliers Fans

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Mike Brown Acknowledges Knicks’ Plan to Attack James Harden Defensively

Brandon Miller Predicted to get Enormous Contract Extension from Charlotte Hornets

Brandon Miller Predicted to get Enormous Contract Extension from Charlotte Hornets

Pistons General Manager Sends Clear Message Regarding Tobias Harris’ Future

Pistons General Manager Sends Clear Message Regarding Tobias Harris’ Future

Masai Ujiri Releases Statement Regarding Mavericks Decision to Move on from Jason Kidd

Masai Ujiri Releases Statement Regarding Mavericks Decision to Move on from Jason Kidd

Chris Paul Reveals what Makes Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama so Special

Chris Paul Reveals what Makes Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama so Special

Steph Curry Predicted to Get Massive Contract Extension From Warriors

Steph Curry Predicted to Get Massive Contract Extension From Warriors

Boston Celtics Fans Voted Most Obnoxious, Passionate in Entire NBA by Players

Boston Celtics Fans Voted Most Obnoxious, Passionate in Entire NBA by Players

Philadelphia 76ers Fans Voted Second-Most Obnoxious in Entire NBA by Players

Philadelphia 76ers Fans Voted Second-Most Obnoxious in Entire NBA by Players

Minnesota Timberwolves Urged to Immediately Trade All-Star Forward by NBA Champion

Minnesota Timberwolves Urged to Immediately Trade All-Star Forward by NBA Champion

Full List of Detroit Pistons’ 2026 Unrestricted Free Agents, Including Tobias Harris

Full List of Detroit Pistons’ 2026 Unrestricted Free Agents, Including Tobias Harris

Draymond Green Has Interesting Comparison for Bob Myers, Daryl Morey

Draymond Green Has Interesting Comparison for Bob Myers, Daryl Morey

Jrue Holiday Sends Clear Message Regarding Future with Portland Trail Blazers

Jrue Holiday Sends Clear Message Regarding Future with Portland Trail Blazers

Full List of Timberwolves’ 2026 Unrestricted Free Agents, Including Mike Conley

Full List of Timberwolves’ 2026 Unrestricted Free Agents, Including Mike Conley

Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards States the Painfully Obvious After Playoff Loss to Spurs

Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards States the Painfully Obvious After Playoff Loss to Spurs

Steve Kerr Gets Brutally Honest Regarding Return to Golden State Warriors

Steve Kerr Gets Brutally Honest Regarding Return to Golden State Warriors

Magic Named Potential Landing Spot for Two-Time NBA MVP on Trading Block

Magic Named Potential Landing Spot for Two-Time NBA MVP on Trading Block

Grizzlies Add Jaren Jackson Jr. Replacement With No. 3 Overall Pick in 2026 NBA Mock Draft

Grizzlies Add Jaren Jackson Jr. Replacement With No. 3 Overall Pick in 2026 NBA Mock Draft

Golden State Warriors Suffer Major Losses to Coaching Staff Under Steve Kerr

Golden State Warriors Suffer Major Losses to Coaching Staff Under Steve Kerr

Bob Myers Provides Potential Timeframe for 76ers to Identify Daryl Morey Replacement

Bob Myers Provides Potential Timeframe for 76ers to Identify Daryl Morey Replacement

Bob Myers Explains What His Role Will be With Philadelphia 76ers Moving Forward

Bob Myers Explains What His Role Will be With Philadelphia 76ers Moving Forward

Golden State Warriors’ Steve Kerr Changed His Mind About NBA Retirement

Golden State Warriors’ Steve Kerr Changed His Mind About NBA Retirement

Philadelphia Radio Host Implores 76ers to Trade Joel Embiid This Offseason

Philadelphia Radio Host Implores 76ers to Trade Joel Embiid This Offseason

Pistons’ J.B. Bickerstaff Calls Out Refs for Game-Altering Missed Whistle

Pistons’ J.B. Bickerstaff Calls Out Refs for Game-Altering Missed Whistle

Full List of Lakers’ 2026 Unrestricted Free Agents, Including LeBron James

Full List of Lakers’ 2026 Unrestricted Free Agents, Including LeBron James

Stephen A. Smith Urges Tyrese Maxey to Consider Leaving the Philadelphia 76ers

Stephen A. Smith Urges Tyrese Maxey to Consider Leaving the Philadelphia 76ers

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