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

Knicks’ Mikal Bridges Reacts to Being Benched in Game 3 Loss to Hawks

Knicks’ Mikal Bridges Reacts to Being Benched in Game 3 Loss to Hawks

76ers Injury Report for Game 3 vs. Celtics Features Major Joel Embiid Update

76ers Injury Report for Game 3 vs. Celtics Features Major Joel Embiid Update

New Report Casts Major Doubt on Karl-Anthony Towns’ Future with Knicks

New Report Casts Major Doubt on Karl-Anthony Towns’ Future with Knicks

Internal Optimism Regarding Steve Kerr Remaining With Warriors Has Faded

Internal Optimism Regarding Steve Kerr Remaining With Warriors Has Faded

Detroit Pistons Snap Embarrassing Playoff Streak That Dated Back to Bush Administration

Detroit Pistons Snap Embarrassing Playoff Streak That Dated Back to Bush Administration

Adam Silver Wants to See Memphis Grizzlies Play Some Games in Nashville

Adam Silver Wants to See Memphis Grizzlies Play Some Games in Nashville

Philadelphia 76ers Land Jared McCain Replacement in First Round of 2026 NBA Mock Draft

Philadelphia 76ers Land Jared McCain Replacement in First Round of 2026 NBA Mock Draft

Todd Golden Responds to Steve Kerr Replacement Rumors with Warriors

Todd Golden Responds to Steve Kerr Replacement Rumors with Warriors

Doc Rivers Gets Brutally Honest About Departure From Bucks, NBA Future

Doc Rivers Gets Brutally Honest About Departure From Bucks, NBA Future

De’Anthony Melton Sends Clear Message Regarding Future with Warriors

De’Anthony Melton Sends Clear Message Regarding Future with Warriors

Philadelphia 76ers’ Rookie Class Receives Great Grade Thanks to V.J. Edgecombe

Philadelphia 76ers’ Rookie Class Receives Great Grade Thanks to V.J. Edgecombe

Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report For Game 2 vs. Celtics: Joel Embiid Remains Sidelined

Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report For Game 2 vs. Celtics: Joel Embiid Remains Sidelined

Draymond Green Casts Serious Doubt on Steve Kerr’s Future with Warriors

Draymond Green Casts Serious Doubt on Steve Kerr’s Future with Warriors

Current Golden State Warriors Assistant Coach Named Potential Steve Kerr Successor

Current Golden State Warriors Assistant Coach Named Potential Steve Kerr Successor

Nick Nurse Gets Brutally Honest About 76ers’ Game 1 Blowout Loss to Celtics

Nick Nurse Gets Brutally Honest About 76ers’ Game 1 Blowout Loss to Celtics

Philadelphia 76ers’ V.J. Edgecombe Reacts to Frustrating Postseason Debut

Philadelphia 76ers’ V.J. Edgecombe Reacts to Frustrating Postseason Debut

Golden State Warriors Have a Plethora of Players Headed for Free Agency in 2026

Golden State Warriors Have a Plethora of Players Headed for Free Agency in 2026

Familiar Face Named as Potential Steve Kerr Replacement for Golden State Warriors

Familiar Face Named as Potential Steve Kerr Replacement for Golden State Warriors

Philadelphia 76ers’ Injury Report for Game 1 vs. Celtics Includes Expected Absence

Philadelphia 76ers’ Injury Report for Game 1 vs. Celtics Includes Expected Absence

Extremely Concerning Report Emerges About New York Knicks at Onset of Playoffs

Extremely Concerning Report Emerges About New York Knicks at Onset of Playoffs

Jimmy Butler’s Future with Golden State Warriors Gets Major Update

Jimmy Butler’s Future with Golden State Warriors Gets Major Update

LaMelo Ball Questions Hornets’ Coaching After Play-In Loss to Magic

LaMelo Ball Questions Hornets’ Coaching After Play-In Loss to Magic

Pending Free Agent Named Philadelphia 76ers’ Biggest Playoff X-Factor

Pending Free Agent Named Philadelphia 76ers’ Biggest Playoff X-Factor

Suns’ Dillon Brooks Takes Shot at Thunder Ahead of Playoff Matchup

Suns’ Dillon Brooks Takes Shot at Thunder Ahead of Playoff Matchup

Polarizing Player Named Los Angeles Lakers’ Biggest Playoff X-Factor

Polarizing Player Named Los Angeles Lakers’ Biggest Playoff X-Factor

Philadelphia 76ers Show Respect to Celtics Before Another Playoff Matchup

Philadelphia 76ers Show Respect to Celtics Before Another Playoff Matchup

LeBron James Reveals the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Him in His Career

LeBron James Reveals the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Him in His Career

Not Trading LeBron James Named Lakers’ Biggest Regret From 2025-26 NBA Season

Not Trading LeBron James Named Lakers’ Biggest Regret From 2025-26 NBA Season

Washington Wizards Make Major Decision Regarding Brian Keefe’s Future with Franchise

Washington Wizards Make Major Decision Regarding Brian Keefe’s Future with Franchise

How the Philadelphia 76ers Fared Against the Boston Celtics During the Regular Season

How the Philadelphia 76ers Fared Against the Boston Celtics During the Regular Season