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

Chicago Bulls Named Top Potential Landing Spot for Recently Fired Head Coach

Chicago Bulls Named Top Potential Landing Spot for Recently Fired Head Coach

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shows Serious Respect for LeBron James Ahead of Playoff Matchup

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shows Serious Respect for LeBron James Ahead of Playoff Matchup

New Orleans Pelicans Named Top Landing Spot for Freshly Fired NBA Head Coach

New Orleans Pelicans Named Top Landing Spot for Freshly Fired NBA Head Coach

76ers’ Tyrese Maxey Shares Expectations for Playoff Series Against Knicks

76ers’ Tyrese Maxey Shares Expectations for Playoff Series Against Knicks

Ime Udoka’s Future With Houston Rockets Gets Major Update After Disappointing Season

Ime Udoka’s Future With Houston Rockets Gets Major Update After Disappointing Season

Jaylen Brown Provides Honest Assessment of Celtics’ Season After Loss to 76ers

Jaylen Brown Provides Honest Assessment of Celtics’ Season After Loss to 76ers

Joel Embiid Makes Plea to Philadelphia 76ers Fans Ahead of Series with Knicks

Joel Embiid Makes Plea to Philadelphia 76ers Fans Ahead of Series with Knicks

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Calls Out Joel Embiid for Flopping After Game 7 Loss to 76ers

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Calls Out Joel Embiid for Flopping After Game 7 Loss to 76ers

Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey Make NBA History in 76ers’ Game 7 Win Over Celtics

Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey Make NBA History in 76ers’ Game 7 Win Over Celtics

Toronto Raptors Predicted to Land Three-Time All-Star in Offseason Trade

Toronto Raptors Predicted to Land Three-Time All-Star in Offseason Trade

Jaylen Brown Reveals Celtics’ Mindset Heading into Game 7 vs. 76ers

Jaylen Brown Reveals Celtics’ Mindset Heading into Game 7 vs. 76ers

Phoenix Suns Predicted to Land Former No. 1 Overall Pick in Offseason Trade

Phoenix Suns Predicted to Land Former No. 1 Overall Pick in Offseason Trade

Two Keys to Victory for Philadelphia 76ers in Game 6 vs. Boston Celtics

Two Keys to Victory for Philadelphia 76ers in Game 6 vs. Boston Celtics

Dirk Nowitzki Sends Message to Cooper Flagg After Rookie of the Year Victory

Dirk Nowitzki Sends Message to Cooper Flagg After Rookie of the Year Victory

76ers Reveal Major Defensive Adjustment That Led to Game 5 Win vs. Celtics

76ers Reveal Major Defensive Adjustment That Led to Game 5 Win vs. Celtics

Former Philadelphia 76ers Star Says Team Should Consider Joel Emiid Trade

Former Philadelphia 76ers Star Says Team Should Consider Joel Emiid Trade

Tyrese Maxey Sends Message to 76ers Fans Ahead of Game 6 vs. Celtics

Tyrese Maxey Sends Message to 76ers Fans Ahead of Game 6 vs. Celtics

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