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

  • NBA Legend Makes Bold Comparison to Knicks Guard Jalen Brunson

    Knicks guard Jalen Brunson's impact on the Knicks has drawn a strong comparison to a specific NBA superstar's addition to a recent dynastic squad.

  • Former Knicks Center Heading Back to New York on 10-Day Contract: Report

  • Knicks’ Julius Randles Opens Up on Minutes Distribution Following Win Over Celtics

  • Former NBA All-Star Claims Knicks Have ‘Worst Fans in Sports History’

  • NBA Insider Opens Up on Immanuel Quickley’s Future With Knicks

  • Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson Takes Cryptic Shot at Nets Center

    Knicks big man Mitchell Robinson takes a subliminal shot at Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton.

  • Mitchell Robinson Calls Out Knicks Fans Following Blowout Over Nets

  • ‘Realistic’ Trade Proposal Sees Knicks Swap RJ Barrett for $81.9M All-Star

  • Nets Forward Issues Strong Statement on Knicks’ Jalen Brunson

  • Josh Hart Issues Warning to Rest of NBA Amid Knicks Winning Streak

  • Knicks Guard Gearing Up for Busy Day: Report

    Recent reports suggest Knicks guard Miles McBride will be rather busy on the day of New York's bout against the Brooklyn Nets.

  • Stephen A. Smith Says There’s ‘One Thing That Will Ruin’ Season for Knicks

  • JJ Redick Sounds Off on Knicks Guard Jalen Brunson

  • Knicks Veteran Issues Strong Statement on Future With New York

  • Damian Lillard ‘Practically Begged’ to Join Knicks: Report

  • Current State of Knicks Summed Up in One Word

  • Pelicans Coach Issues Strong Statement on Knicks Following Blowout

  • Knicks’ Derrick Rose a ‘Primary Candidate’ for NBA Title Contender

  • Insider Discusses Possible Knicks Trade for $196 Million Superstar

  • Uncertainty Cast on RJ Barrett’s Future With Knicks

    RJ Barrett's long-term future with the New York Knicks has officially been brought into question.

  • Knicks’ Quentin Grimes Issues Strong 2-Word Statement in Latest Interview

  • $215 Million 2-Time All-Star a Potential Offseason Trade Target for Knicks

  • Major Update Issued Regarding Injured Knicks Big

  • Latest Prediction Brings a Crushing Blow to Knicks

  • Teams Urged to Monitor Knicks Guard Following All-Star Weekend

    The New York Knicks guard would be a top free agent option if bought out this season.

  • League Rules Could Push Knicks to Sign Former Franchise Cornerstone

  • Knicks Guard Predicted to Win Major NBA Honor This Season

  • Knicks Big Jericho Sims Claps Back at Dunk Contest Criticisms

  • Bold Prediction Sees Knicks Make Major Moves in Final Weeks of Season

  • Knicks Guard Issues 3-Word Descriptor of All-Star Break

    Knicks guard Quentin Grimes opens up about his experience taking part in the 2023 NBA Rising Stars Challenge.