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

Knicks Owner James Dolan Rips Spurs for Halftime Performances in 2026 NBA Finals

Knicks Owner James Dolan Rips Spurs for Halftime Performances in 2026 NBA Finals

Carmelo Anthony Weighs in on LeBron James’ Looming Retirement Decision

Carmelo Anthony Weighs in on LeBron James’ Looming Retirement Decision

Victor Wembanyama Calls Out Knicks Fans for Behavior After Game 3 Loss

Victor Wembanyama Calls Out Knicks Fans for Behavior After Game 3 Loss

Lakers’ LeBron James Names Himself as the Greatest Basketball Player of All Time

Lakers’ LeBron James Names Himself as the Greatest Basketball Player of All Time

Tua Tagovailoa Put on Notice Ahead of First Season with Atlanta Falcons

Tua Tagovailoa Put on Notice Ahead of First Season with Atlanta Falcons

Phoenix Suns Urged to Consider Trading Devin Booker This Offseason

Phoenix Suns Urged to Consider Trading Devin Booker This Offseason

Knicks’ Jalen Brunson Gets Brutally Honest About His Play in 2026 NBA Finals

Knicks’ Jalen Brunson Gets Brutally Honest About His Play in 2026 NBA Finals

Mike Gansey Gets Brutally Honest About Current State of Philadelphia 76ers

Mike Gansey Gets Brutally Honest About Current State of Philadelphia 76ers

Knicks Announce Major Security Updates for Fans Ahead of Game 3 of 2026 NBA Finals

Knicks Announce Major Security Updates for Fans Ahead of Game 3 of 2026 NBA Finals

New York Knicks Make Franchise History with Game 2 NBA Finals Win Over Spurs

New York Knicks Make Franchise History with Game 2 NBA Finals Win Over Spurs

Two New Orleans Saints Stars Named Players Who Could be Traded by ESPN

Two New Orleans Saints Stars Named Players Who Could be Traded by ESPN

Adam Silver Reacts to Donald Trump’s Planned Presence at 2026 NBA Finals

Adam Silver Reacts to Donald Trump’s Planned Presence at 2026 NBA Finals

Why Victor Wembanyama is ‘Not Worried’ After Spurs Game 1 Loss to Knicks in NBA Finals

Why Victor Wembanyama is ‘Not Worried’ After Spurs Game 1 Loss to Knicks in NBA Finals

Saints Urged to Trade Former First-Round Draft Pick Before 2026 NFL Season

Saints Urged to Trade Former First-Round Draft Pick Before 2026 NFL Season

Alvin Kamara Sends Clear Message Regarding Relationship with New Orleans Saints

Alvin Kamara Sends Clear Message Regarding Relationship with New Orleans Saints

Warriors Predicted to Sign Lakers Legend to Multi-Year Deal in Free Agency

Warriors Predicted to Sign Lakers Legend to Multi-Year Deal in Free Agency

Isaiah Hartenstein’s Future with Oklahoma City Thunder Receives Crucial Update

Isaiah Hartenstein’s Future with Oklahoma City Thunder Receives Crucial Update

San Antonio Spurs Get Great News with First Injury Report of 2026 NBA Finals

San Antonio Spurs Get Great News with First Injury Report of 2026 NBA Finals

San Antonio Spurs Predicted to Retain Key Contributor in Free Agency

San Antonio Spurs Predicted to Retain Key Contributor in Free Agency

New York Knicks Predicted to Re-Sign Key Contributor in Free Agency

New York Knicks Predicted to Re-Sign Key Contributor in Free Agency

Isaiah Hartenstein Sends Clear Message Regarding Future with Thunder

Isaiah Hartenstein Sends Clear Message Regarding Future with Thunder

Full List of Oklahoma City Thunder’s Potential 2026 Free Agents, Including Isaiah Hartenstein

Full List of Oklahoma City Thunder’s Potential 2026 Free Agents, Including Isaiah Hartenstein

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Gets Brutally Honest About Thunder’s 2025-26 Season

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Gets Brutally Honest About Thunder’s 2025-26 Season

Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo Shares High Praise for Philadelphia 76ers Fans

Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo Shares High Praise for Philadelphia 76ers Fans

Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo Makes Bold NBA Finals Prediction

Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo Makes Bold NBA Finals Prediction

Giannis Antetokounmpo Reveals Toughest NBA Player He’s Ever Had to Guard

Giannis Antetokounmpo Reveals Toughest NBA Player He’s Ever Had to Guard

Spurs Star Provides Thunder with Major Bulletin Board Material Ahead of Game 7

Spurs Star Provides Thunder with Major Bulletin Board Material Ahead of Game 7

76ers Swap Prized Rookie for Established Star in Proposed Offseason Trade

76ers Swap Prized Rookie for Established Star in Proposed Offseason Trade

San Antonio Spurs Star Calls Out Officials After Game 5 Loss to Thunder

San Antonio Spurs Star Calls Out Officials After Game 5 Loss to Thunder

Cavaliers’ James Harden Reveals How Long he Wants to Play in NBA

Cavaliers’ James Harden Reveals How Long he Wants to Play in NBA

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