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

Celtics Guard Marcus Smart Slams NBA Officiating: ‘Personal Vendetta’

Celtics Guard Marcus Smart Slams NBA Officiating: ‘Personal Vendetta’

‘Frustrated’ Kings Coach Mike Brown Sounds Off on Knicks Wing Josh Hart

‘Frustrated’ Kings Coach Mike Brown Sounds Off on Knicks Wing Josh Hart

Celtics Guard May Miss Extended Time: Report

Celtics Guard May Miss Extended Time: Report

Questions Arise Over Knicks Guard Derrick Rose’s NBA Future

Questions Arise Over Knicks Guard Derrick Rose’s NBA Future

Marcus Smart Puts Celtics on Notice Amid 3-Game Losing Streak

Marcus Smart Puts Celtics on Notice Amid 3-Game Losing Streak

Hornets Star Issues 5-Word Statement After Ending Knicks Win Streak

Hornets Star Issues 5-Word Statement After Ending Knicks Win Streak

Celtics Forward Danilo Gallinari Provides Major Update on Injury Recovery

Celtics Forward Danilo Gallinari Provides Major Update on Injury Recovery

Josh Hart Sounds Off on ‘Fatigue’ From Knicks Win Streak

Josh Hart Sounds Off on ‘Fatigue’ From Knicks Win Streak

Knicks Guard Immanuel Quickley’s Potential Contract Numbers Revealed

Knicks Guard Immanuel Quickley’s Potential Contract Numbers Revealed

NBA Legend Makes Bold Comparison to Knicks Guard Jalen Brunson

NBA Legend Makes Bold Comparison to Knicks Guard Jalen Brunson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson Takes Cryptic Shot at Nets Center

Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson Takes Cryptic Shot at Nets Center

Mitchell Robinson Calls Out Knicks Fans Following Blowout Over Nets

Mitchell Robinson Calls Out Knicks Fans Following Blowout Over Nets

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

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

Nets Forward Issues Strong Statement on Knicks’ Jalen Brunson

Nets Forward Issues Strong Statement on Knicks’ Jalen Brunson

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

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

Knicks Guard Gearing Up for Busy Day: Report

Knicks Guard Gearing Up for Busy Day: Report

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

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

JJ Redick Sounds Off on Knicks Guard Jalen Brunson

JJ Redick Sounds Off on Knicks Guard Jalen Brunson

Knicks Veteran Issues Strong Statement on Future With New York

Knicks Veteran Issues Strong Statement on Future With New York

Damian Lillard ‘Practically Begged’ to Join Knicks: Report

Damian Lillard ‘Practically Begged’ to Join Knicks: Report

Current State of Knicks Summed Up in One Word

Current State of Knicks Summed Up in One Word

Pelicans Coach Issues Strong Statement on Knicks Following Blowout

Pelicans Coach Issues Strong Statement on Knicks Following Blowout

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

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

Insider Discusses Possible Knicks Trade for $196 Million Superstar

Insider Discusses Possible Knicks Trade for $196 Million Superstar

Uncertainty Cast on RJ Barrett’s Future With Knicks

Uncertainty Cast on RJ Barrett’s Future With Knicks

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

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