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

Boston Celtics Receive Terrible Grade For Trading Jalen Brown to 76ers

Boston Celtics Receive Terrible Grade For Trading Jalen Brown to 76ers

Philadelphia 76ers Receive Great Grade for Shocking Jaylen Brown Trade

Philadelphia 76ers Receive Great Grade for Shocking Jaylen Brown Trade

Golden State Warriors Bring Back Key Rotation Piece in Free Agency

Golden State Warriors Bring Back Key Rotation Piece in Free Agency

Phoenix Suns Get Great Grade for Stealing Sharpshooter from Los Angeles Lakers

Phoenix Suns Get Great Grade for Stealing Sharpshooter from Los Angeles Lakers

Philadelphia 76ers Receive Underwhelming Grade for Dean Wade Signing

Philadelphia 76ers Receive Underwhelming Grade for Dean Wade Signing

Portland Trail Blazers Bolster Frontcourt with NBA Champion in Free Agency

Portland Trail Blazers Bolster Frontcourt with NBA Champion in Free Agency

$200 Million Star Guard Named Top Trade Target for Portland Trail Blazers

$200 Million Star Guard Named Top Trade Target for Portland Trail Blazers

Boston Celtics Interested in $23 Million Forward on Expiring Contract

Boston Celtics Interested in $23 Million Forward on Expiring Contract

Two-Time NBA Blocks Leader Named Trade Target for Los Angeles Clippers

Two-Time NBA Blocks Leader Named Trade Target for Los Angeles Clippers

Houston Rockets Named Potential Landing Spot for Former NBA MVP

Houston Rockets Named Potential Landing Spot for Former NBA MVP

Former All-Star, NBA Champion Named Offseason Target for Brooklyn Nets

Former All-Star, NBA Champion Named Offseason Target for Brooklyn Nets

New York Knicks Star Named Top Trade Target for San Antonio Spurs

New York Knicks Star Named Top Trade Target for San Antonio Spurs

Three-Time All-Star Named Free Agency Target for Philadelphia 76ers

Three-Time All-Star Named Free Agency Target for Philadelphia 76ers

Why Falcons Were Named One of NFL’s Most ‘Interesting Teams’ Ahead of 2026 Season

Why Falcons Were Named One of NFL’s Most ‘Interesting Teams’ Ahead of 2026 Season

Jimmy Butler Injury Update: Warriors Star Provides Promising Timeline for Recovery

Jimmy Butler Injury Update: Warriors Star Provides Promising Timeline for Recovery

Al Horford Breaks Silence on Decision to Return to Warriors, Play 20th NBA Season

Al Horford Breaks Silence on Decision to Return to Warriors, Play 20th NBA Season

Labaron Philon Jr.’s Jersey Number with Philadelphia 76ers Revealed

Labaron Philon Jr.’s Jersey Number with Philadelphia 76ers Revealed

Philadelphia 76ers Receive Solid Grade for First Round Selection of Labaron Philon Jr.

Philadelphia 76ers Receive Solid Grade for First Round Selection of Labaron Philon Jr.

Labaron Philon Jr. Reacts to Being Selected by Philadelphia 76ers in First Round of 2026 NBA Draft

Labaron Philon Jr. Reacts to Being Selected by Philadelphia 76ers in First Round of 2026 NBA Draft

Golden State Warriors First Round Draft Pick Says he Used to ‘Hate’ Steph Curry

Golden State Warriors First Round Draft Pick Says he Used to ‘Hate’ Steph Curry

Dusty Makes Breaks Silence on Becoming New Head Coach of Dallas Mavericks

Dusty Makes Breaks Silence on Becoming New Head Coach of Dallas Mavericks

Becky Hammon Refuses to Apologize for Controversial Jalen Brunson Take

Becky Hammon Refuses to Apologize for Controversial Jalen Brunson Take

Mark Cuban Reacts to Mavericks’ Decision to Hire Dusty May as New Head Coach

Mark Cuban Reacts to Mavericks’ Decision to Hire Dusty May as New Head Coach

Rockets’ Only ‘Near Untouchable’ Player Revealed and It’s Not Kevin Durant

Rockets’ Only ‘Near Untouchable’ Player Revealed and It’s Not Kevin Durant

Arizona Cardinals Star Named Most Underrated Wide Receiver in NFL

Arizona Cardinals Star Named Most Underrated Wide Receiver in NFL

Knicks Player Calls out Victor Wembanyama for Lack of Sportsmanship After NBA Finals

Knicks Player Calls out Victor Wembanyama for Lack of Sportsmanship After NBA Finals

Arizona Cardinals Urged to Trade All-Pro Defender Before 2026 NFL Season

Arizona Cardinals Urged to Trade All-Pro Defender Before 2026 NFL Season

Sacramento Kings Named Potential Landing Spot for All-Star Guard

Sacramento Kings Named Potential Landing Spot for All-Star Guard

Atlanta Falcons Urged to Extend All-Pro Defender Before 2026 NFL Season

Atlanta Falcons Urged to Extend All-Pro Defender Before 2026 NFL Season

New Orleans Saints Urged to Extend Star Playmaker Before 2026 NFL Season

New Orleans Saints Urged to Extend Star Playmaker Before 2026 NFL Season

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