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

Magic Johnson Apologizes to Philadelphia 76ers After Their Game 5 Win

Magic Johnson Apologizes to Philadelphia 76ers After Their Game 5 Win

Nuggets Add Peyton Watson Replacement in First Round of 2026 NBA Mock Draft

Nuggets Add Peyton Watson Replacement in First Round of 2026 NBA Mock Draft

Top Boston Celtics Executive Wins Major NBA Award

Top Boston Celtics Executive Wins Major NBA Award

Lakers Add Deandre Ayton Replacement in First Round of 2026 NBA Mock Draft

Lakers Add Deandre Ayton Replacement in First Round of 2026 NBA Mock Draft

Philadelphia 76ers Named Potential Offseason Suitor for Kevin Durant

Philadelphia 76ers Named Potential Offseason Suitor for Kevin Durant

Nick Nurse Calls Out 76ers After Blowout Loss to Celtics in Game 4

Nick Nurse Calls Out 76ers After Blowout Loss to Celtics in Game 4

Warriors Add Potential Draymond Green Replacement in First Round of 2026 NBA Mock Draft

Warriors Add Potential Draymond Green Replacement in First Round of 2026 NBA Mock Draft

Charles Barkley Expresses Serious Concern About Philadelphia 76ers’ Future

Charles Barkley Expresses Serious Concern About Philadelphia 76ers’ Future

Karl-Anthony Towns Gives Major Credit to Knicks Fans After Game 4 Win in Atlanta

Karl-Anthony Towns Gives Major Credit to Knicks Fans After Game 4 Win in Atlanta

Grizzlies Add Ja Morant Replacement in First Round of 2026 NBA Mock Draft

Grizzlies Add Ja Morant Replacement in First Round of 2026 NBA Mock Draft

Rockets’ Ime Udoka Provides Update on Kevin Durant’s Status for Game 4 vs. Lakers

Rockets’ Ime Udoka Provides Update on Kevin Durant’s Status for Game 4 vs. Lakers

Tyrese Maxey Explains How Minor Mistakes Contributed to 76ers’ Game 3 loss to Celtics

Tyrese Maxey Explains How Minor Mistakes Contributed to 76ers’ Game 3 loss to Celtics

Bucks Land Giannis Antetokounmpo Replacement in First Round of 2026 NBA Mock Draft

Bucks Land Giannis Antetokounmpo Replacement in First Round of 2026 NBA Mock Draft

Knicks’ Mikal Bridges Reacts to Being Benched in Game 3 Loss to Hawks

Knicks’ Mikal Bridges Reacts to Being Benched in Game 3 Loss to Hawks

76ers Injury Report for Game 3 vs. Celtics Features Major Joel Embiid Update

76ers Injury Report for Game 3 vs. Celtics Features Major Joel Embiid Update

New Report Casts Major Doubt on Karl-Anthony Towns’ Future with Knicks

New Report Casts Major Doubt on Karl-Anthony Towns’ Future with Knicks

Internal Optimism Regarding Steve Kerr Remaining With Warriors Has Faded

Internal Optimism Regarding Steve Kerr Remaining With Warriors Has Faded

Detroit Pistons Snap Embarrassing Playoff Streak That Dated Back to Bush Administration

Detroit Pistons Snap Embarrassing Playoff Streak That Dated Back to Bush Administration

Adam Silver Wants to See Memphis Grizzlies Play Some Games in Nashville

Adam Silver Wants to See Memphis Grizzlies Play Some Games in Nashville

Philadelphia 76ers Land Jared McCain Replacement in First Round of 2026 NBA Mock Draft

Philadelphia 76ers Land Jared McCain Replacement in First Round of 2026 NBA Mock Draft

Todd Golden Responds to Steve Kerr Replacement Rumors with Warriors

Todd Golden Responds to Steve Kerr Replacement Rumors with Warriors

Doc Rivers Gets Brutally Honest About Departure From Bucks, NBA Future

Doc Rivers Gets Brutally Honest About Departure From Bucks, NBA Future

De’Anthony Melton Sends Clear Message Regarding Future with Warriors

De’Anthony Melton Sends Clear Message Regarding Future with Warriors

Philadelphia 76ers’ Rookie Class Receives Great Grade Thanks to V.J. Edgecombe

Philadelphia 76ers’ Rookie Class Receives Great Grade Thanks to V.J. Edgecombe

Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report For Game 2 vs. Celtics: Joel Embiid Remains Sidelined

Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report For Game 2 vs. Celtics: Joel Embiid Remains Sidelined

Draymond Green Casts Serious Doubt on Steve Kerr’s Future with Warriors

Draymond Green Casts Serious Doubt on Steve Kerr’s Future with Warriors

Current Golden State Warriors Assistant Coach Named Potential Steve Kerr Successor

Current Golden State Warriors Assistant Coach Named Potential Steve Kerr Successor

Nick Nurse Gets Brutally Honest About 76ers’ Game 1 Blowout Loss to Celtics

Nick Nurse Gets Brutally Honest About 76ers’ Game 1 Blowout Loss to Celtics

Philadelphia 76ers’ V.J. Edgecombe Reacts to Frustrating Postseason Debut

Philadelphia 76ers’ V.J. Edgecombe Reacts to Frustrating Postseason Debut

Golden State Warriors Have a Plethora of Players Headed for Free Agency in 2026

Golden State Warriors Have a Plethora of Players Headed for Free Agency in 2026

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