Blake Silverman

Joined: Nov 7, 2024

Blake Silverman is a contributor to the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated. Before joining SI 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.

WNBA

Wings Coach and GM Were So Fired Up on the Phone With Paige Bueckers After No. 1 Pick

UConn Huskies guard Chen, Bueckers and forward Griffin pose for a photo after a Elite Eight NCAA Tournament basketball game against the USC Trojans at Spokane Arena.

WNBA

Two Former UConn Huskies Taken in WNBA Draft While Supporting Paige Bueckers

LSU Lady Tigers forward Reese and guard Van Lith take questions from the media during the 2024 NCAA tournament.

WNBA

Hailey Van Lith Has One Word to Describe Rapport With New WNBA Teammate Angel Reese

WNBA

Angel Reese Had Simple Two-Sentence Reaction to Reuniting With Hailey Van Lith on Sky

Memphis Grizzlies guard Morant and Golden State Warriors guard Curry react during the third quarter at FedExForum.

NBA

How to Watch the NBA Play-In Tournament, With Cable & Streaming

The NBA play-in tournament begins Tuesday, April 15.

Golf

Ken Griffey Jr. Captured Awesome Photo of Rory McIlroy's Emotional Masters-Winning Moment

The Kid took some awesome shots at the 2025 Masters.

WNBA

WNBA Commissioner Responds to Paige Bueckers's Larger Contract With Unrivaled

The former UConn Huskies star officially inked a big deal to join Unrivaled before the WNBA draft.

WNBA

Wings GM Went Bonkers Celebrating Winning the Right to Pick Paige Bueckers in WNBA Draft

Curt Miller is hyped to have the No. 1 pick.

Former Twins great Mauer reacts to his new statue outside of Target Field

MLB

Twins Commemorate Native Son Joe Mauer With Target Field Statue

Mauer received an awesome looking statue outside of the Twins' ballpark.

Bucks star Antetokounmpo sits with his sons on the Milwaukee bench during final game of the regular season

NBA

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Sons Are Having a Blast on Bucks’ Bench During Season Finale

Game 82 across the Eastern Conference has it all.

Former Denver Nuggets head coach Malone speaks to reporters before a game.

NBA

Michael Malone Had Classy Message for Nuggets Fans Days After Surprise Firing

The former coach is grateful for his 10 seasons leading the Nuggets after his sudden departure.

Golf

Ken Griffey Jr. Explains How He Became a Photographer at This Year's Masters

Griffey is capturing the chase for a green jacket at Augusta National this weekend.

Golf

Rory McIlroy Accomplishes First in Masters History With Unmatched Start to Third Round

Golf

Rory McIlroy Chips in for Eagle on No. 2 to Start Masters Saturday Round

Cardinals catcher Pages moves to the infield

MLB

Cardinals Catcher Played Second Base for First Time Since He Was 11 for Clever Reason

Bucks forward Portis steps on a drink after making a basket