Blake Silverman

Joined: Nov 7, 2024

Blake Silverman is a contributor to the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated. Before joining Cheap Rs-flyfishing Jordan Outlet in November 2024, he covered the WNBA, NBA, G League and college basketball for numerous sites, including Winsidr, SB Nation's Detroit Bad Boys and A10Talk. He graduated from Michigan State University before receiving a master's in sports journalism from St. Bonaventure University. Outside of work, he's probably binging the latest Netflix documentary, at a yoga studio or enjoying everything Detroit sports. A lifelong Michigander, he lives in suburban Detroit with his wife, young son and their personal petting zoo of two cats and a dog.

Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki shared his thoughts on Nico Harrison’s firing

WNBA

Nov 11, 2025.

Domantas Sabonis was dealt to the Kings in the deal that sent Tyrese Haliburton to the Pacers

NBA

If the Sacramento Kings decide to rebuild, star forward Domantas Sabonis could be their most intriguing trade piece. Here are three suitors for the three-time All-Star.

Charles Barkley doesn’t think Nico Harrison is fully to blame for the Luka Dončić trade

NBA

Charles Barkley doesn’t think former Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison got a fair shake after his firing.

Mike Tirico interviewed a fan during the 76ers-Celtics game Tuesday

NBA

NBC broadcaster Mike Tirico hilariously interviewed a fan who wasn’t happy with the officials during a game between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics.

Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman was shocked after a slap shot took his helmet right off

NHL

Boston Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman couldn’t believe he narrowly escaped a slap shot from Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Philippe Myers as his helmet was popped off.

Steph Curry was called for a flagrant foul as the Warriors took on the Thunder

NBA

Nov 11, 2025.

Paul Skenes finished his second season with a 1.97 ERA

MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington disclosed that any trade conversations surrounding Paul Skenes come to a close quickly.

Bill Belichick is 4-5 in his first season at North Carolina

College Football

North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick was asked directly about any speculation surrounding the New York Giants’ head coaching vacancy, which he quickly shut down.