Mark Nilon
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Mark Nilon

Expertise:
NBA, Basketball
Education:
SUNY Oneonta
Location:
Brooklyn, New York

Experience

Mark Nilon covers the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics for Heavy.com. He has covered the NBA and NFL since 2016, including over four years as a site expert leading FanSided's Celtics, Grizzlies and Thunder verticals. Other past stops include ClutchPoints and The Sports Daily.

Education

Mark Nilon holds a bachelor's degree in mass communication and media studies from SUNY Oneonta, where he graduated in 2018. He also earned an associate's degree in liberal arts and sciences at SUNY Delhi.

Latest Articles From Mark Nilon

‘Realistic’ Knicks Trade Swaps Evan Fournier, RJ Barrett for Coveted Superstar

‘Realistic’ Knicks Trade Swaps Evan Fournier, RJ Barrett for Coveted Superstar

Brad Stevens Defends Celtics’ Trade for Kristaps Porzingis

Brad Stevens Defends Celtics’ Trade for Kristaps Porzingis

Celtics Prediction Creates ‘Nightmarish Thought’ for Rest of NBA

Celtics Prediction Creates ‘Nightmarish Thought’ for Rest of NBA

Jalen Brunson Breaks Down Knicks Teammate: ‘He’s a Different Man’

Jalen Brunson Breaks Down Knicks Teammate: ‘He’s a Different Man’

RJ Barrett’s ‘Trash Talk’ Not Backed Up Against Knicks Teammate Evan Fournier

RJ Barrett’s ‘Trash Talk’ Not Backed Up Against Knicks Teammate Evan Fournier

Prediction Sees Celtics Faltering ‘Yet Again’ in 2023-24

Prediction Sees Celtics Faltering ‘Yet Again’ in 2023-24

Ex-Knicks Big Obi Toppin Predicted to Be in Running for Major Honor

Ex-Knicks Big Obi Toppin Predicted to Be in Running for Major Honor

Ian Eagle Doesn’t Hold Back When Talking Knicks’ Julius Randle [WATCH]

Ian Eagle Doesn’t Hold Back When Talking Knicks’ Julius Randle [WATCH]

3 Key Dates Knicks Fans Need to Know on 2023-24 Regular Season Schedule

3 Key Dates Knicks Fans Need to Know on 2023-24 Regular Season Schedule

3 Knicks Most Likely to be Off Team by NBA Trade Deadline

3 Knicks Most Likely to be Off Team by NBA Trade Deadline

Expectations for Knicks Wing RJ Barrett Receive Reality Check

Expectations for Knicks Wing RJ Barrett Receive Reality Check

Proposed Trade Sees Knicks Gut Roster for $213 Million Superstar

Proposed Trade Sees Knicks Gut Roster for $213 Million Superstar

NBA Legend Puts Celtics Stars Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum on Blast

NBA Legend Puts Celtics Stars Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum on Blast

Celtics’ $158 Million Offseason Decision Deemed ‘Biggest Stunner’

Celtics’ $158 Million Offseason Decision Deemed ‘Biggest Stunner’

Josh Hart Sends Subliminal Message Following Knicks Extension

Josh Hart Sends Subliminal Message Following Knicks Extension

Joe Mazzulla’s Celtics Future Receives Straightforward Response

Joe Mazzulla’s Celtics Future Receives Straightforward Response

Immanuel Quickley Issues Statement on Immediate Future With Knicks

Immanuel Quickley Issues Statement on Immediate Future With Knicks

Knicks Proposal Swaps Trusty Young Center for 2-Time All-Star Guard

Knicks Proposal Swaps Trusty Young Center for 2-Time All-Star Guard

Major Prediction Revealed Regarding Josh Hart Extension With Knicks

Major Prediction Revealed Regarding Josh Hart Extension With Knicks

Ex-Celtics Big Signs With Western Conference Contender

Ex-Celtics Big Signs With Western Conference Contender

Jaylen Brown Dishes on Kristaps Porzingis, Celtics Defense

Jaylen Brown Dishes on Kristaps Porzingis, Celtics Defense

Stephen A. Smith Makes Bold Knicks Prediction

Stephen A. Smith Makes Bold Knicks Prediction

Knicks Pursued Former Donte DiVincenzo Teammate, NBA Champion This Summer

Knicks Pursued Former Donte DiVincenzo Teammate, NBA Champion This Summer

Knicks Could Trade Evan Fournier for Trusty 3&D Wing

Knicks Could Trade Evan Fournier for Trusty 3&D Wing

‘Weakest Link’ Within Celtics Starting Rotation Revealed

‘Weakest Link’ Within Celtics Starting Rotation Revealed

RJ Barrett Slammed as ‘Weakest Link’ on Knicks

RJ Barrett Slammed as ‘Weakest Link’ on Knicks

Stephen A. Smith Urges Knicks to Swap RJ Barrett for $176 Million Superstar

Stephen A. Smith Urges Knicks to Swap RJ Barrett for $176 Million Superstar

Knicks Could Make Run at Veteran Sharpshooter, 3-Time Champion

Knicks Could Make Run at Veteran Sharpshooter, 3-Time Champion

Center ‘Has Yet to Pave His Path’ With Knicks

Center ‘Has Yet to Pave His Path’ With Knicks

Celtics Blasted Following Jaylen Brown $304M Supermax Extension

Celtics Blasted Following Jaylen Brown $304M Supermax Extension

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