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

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

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