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

Full List of Cleveland Cavaliers 2026 Free Agents, Including Dean Wade and Larry Nance Jr.

Full List of Cleveland Cavaliers 2026 Free Agents, Including Dean Wade and Larry Nance Jr.

Kenny Atkinson ‘Confident’ About his Job Security with Cleveland Cavaliers

Kenny Atkinson ‘Confident’ About his Job Security with Cleveland Cavaliers

Magic Johnson Sends Message to New York Knicks After NBA Finals Berth

Magic Johnson Sends Message to New York Knicks After NBA Finals Berth

Donovan Mitchell Apologizes to Cleveland After Cavaliers were Swept by Knicks

Donovan Mitchell Apologizes to Cleveland After Cavaliers were Swept by Knicks

Donovan Mitchell Sends Clear Message About Potential Extension with Cavaliers After Knicks Sweep

Donovan Mitchell Sends Clear Message About Potential Extension with Cavaliers After Knicks Sweep

Lakers Land Deandre Ayton Replacement in Proposed Offseason Trade with Mavericks

Lakers Land Deandre Ayton Replacement in Proposed Offseason Trade with Mavericks

Knicks’ OG Anunoby Shares Honest Reaction to NBA All-Defensive First Team Snub

Knicks’ OG Anunoby Shares Honest Reaction to NBA All-Defensive First Team Snub

Lakers’ LeBron James’ Record-Setting NBA Streak Officially Snapped

Lakers’ LeBron James’ Record-Setting NBA Streak Officially Snapped

Denver Nuggets Named Surprise Landing Spot for Los Angeles Lakers Legend in Free Agency

Denver Nuggets Named Surprise Landing Spot for Los Angeles Lakers Legend in Free Agency

Detroit Pistons Named Landing Spot for Los Angeles Lakers Star in Free Agency

Detroit Pistons Named Landing Spot for Los Angeles Lakers Star in Free Agency

Jason Kidd Mentioned as Potential Candidate for NBA Head Coaching Vacancy

Jason Kidd Mentioned as Potential Candidate for NBA Head Coaching Vacancy

Jared McCain Continues to Make Philadelphia 76ers Look Foolish for Trading Him

Jared McCain Continues to Make Philadelphia 76ers Look Foolish for Trading Him

Miami Heat Star Receives Major Acknowledgement from NBA

Miami Heat Star Receives Major Acknowledgement from NBA

Donovan Mitchell Expresses Confidence in Cavaliers’ Ability to Come Back in Series vs. Knicks

Donovan Mitchell Expresses Confidence in Cavaliers’ Ability to Come Back in Series vs. Knicks

Portland Trail Blazes Legend Blasts Owner Tom Dundon for Being Cheap

Portland Trail Blazes Legend Blasts Owner Tom Dundon for Being Cheap

LeBron James Shares Incredibly High Praise for Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama

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

Mike Brown Acknowledges Knicks’ Plan to Attack James Harden Defensively

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