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

Brooklyn Nets Named Potential Offseason Landing Spot for All-Star Guard

Brooklyn Nets Named Potential Offseason Landing Spot for All-Star Guard

Portland Trail Blazers Have ‘Serious Interest’ in Trade for Boston Celtics Star

Portland Trail Blazers Have ‘Serious Interest’ in Trade for Boston Celtics Star

Heat Named Landing Spot for All-Star Guard if Giannis Antetokounmpo Plans Fall Through

Heat Named Landing Spot for All-Star Guard if Giannis Antetokounmpo Plans Fall Through

Chicago Bulls Named Potential Landing Spot for All-Star Guard in Free Agency

Chicago Bulls Named Potential Landing Spot for All-Star Guard in Free Agency

Rotation Piece Expected to Opt Out of Contract with Golden State Warriors

Rotation Piece Expected to Opt Out of Contract with Golden State Warriors

Mitchell Robinson Replacement Named Top Trade Target for New York Knicks

Mitchell Robinson Replacement Named Top Trade Target for New York Knicks

Key Contributor Predicted to Opt Out of Contract with New York Knicks

Key Contributor Predicted to Opt Out of Contract with New York Knicks

Full List of San Antonio Spurs 2026 NBA Free Agents, Including Harrison Barnes

Full List of San Antonio Spurs 2026 NBA Free Agents, Including Harrison Barnes

Key Contributor Predicted to Opt Out of Contract with Golden State Warriors

Key Contributor Predicted to Opt Out of Contract with Golden State Warriors

Full List of New York Knicks 2026 NBA Free Agents, Including Mitchell Robinson

Full List of New York Knicks 2026 NBA Free Agents, Including Mitchell Robinson

Shaquille O’Neal Drops Controversial LeBron James, Kobe Bryant Take

Shaquille O’Neal Drops Controversial LeBron James, Kobe Bryant Take

James Dolan Sends Message to Knicks Fans After Bringing Championship to New York

James Dolan Sends Message to Knicks Fans After Bringing Championship to New York

Key Contributor Predicted to Opt Out of Contract with Los Angeles Lakers

Key Contributor Predicted to Opt Out of Contract with Los Angeles Lakers

How Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama Could be Suspended for an NBA Finals Game

How Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama Could be Suspended for an NBA Finals Game

Oklahoma City Thunder Predicted to Trade Key Contributor Over Offseason

Oklahoma City Thunder Predicted to Trade Key Contributor Over Offseason

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