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

Knicks Star Dubbed as Needed Help For Title Contender

Knicks Star Dubbed as Needed Help For Title Contender

Knicks Slammed Following Recent Cam Reddish Trade Reports

Knicks Slammed Following Recent Cam Reddish Trade Reports

Knicks ‘Angling’ to Trade Cam Reddish for $30 Million, 3&D Wing: Report

Knicks ‘Angling’ to Trade Cam Reddish for $30 Million, 3&D Wing: Report

Trade Proposal Sends $75 Million Sharpshooter to Knicks

Trade Proposal Sends $75 Million Sharpshooter to Knicks

Scottie Barnes Takes Another Shot at Knicks With RJ Barrett Jab

Scottie Barnes Takes Another Shot at Knicks With RJ Barrett Jab

Sixth-Man Extraordinaire Floated as Potential Knicks Trade Target

Sixth-Man Extraordinaire Floated as Potential Knicks Trade Target

Trade Proposal Sees Knicks Swap Derrick Rose for $30 Million Wing

Trade Proposal Sees Knicks Swap Derrick Rose for $30 Million Wing

Knicks Fans React to News of Potential Move to Acquire NBA Champion Guard

Knicks Fans React to News of Potential Move to Acquire NBA Champion Guard

Trade Proposal Sees Knicks Send Cam Reddish to Injury-Ravaged Contender

Trade Proposal Sees Knicks Send Cam Reddish to Injury-Ravaged Contender

Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson a Potential Trade Target for Title Contender

Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson a Potential Trade Target for Title Contender

Knicks Could Acquire Rival Team’s Rim-Protector as Mitchell Robinson Replacement

Knicks Could Acquire Rival Team’s Rim-Protector as Mitchell Robinson Replacement

Trade Proposal Sends Former Knicks Lottery Pick Back to New York

Trade Proposal Sends Former Knicks Lottery Pick Back to New York

Knicks Predicted to Break Lowly Streak This Season

Knicks Predicted to Break Lowly Streak This Season

Knicks Could Go ‘Star-Chasing’ for 3 Specific Players in Eastern Conference

Knicks Could Go ‘Star-Chasing’ for 3 Specific Players in Eastern Conference

Proposed Trade Sees Knicks Cut Ties With Reddish & Toppin, Add $37 Million Wing

Proposed Trade Sees Knicks Cut Ties With Reddish & Toppin, Add $37 Million Wing

Knicks Have ‘Internal Interest’ in Trading for Rival Guard

Knicks Have ‘Internal Interest’ in Trading for Rival Guard

Knicks Star Julius Randle Claps Back at Shooting Criticisms

Knicks Star Julius Randle Claps Back at Shooting Criticisms

Trade Proposal Sees Knicks Steal $72 Million Rising Star From Conference Rival

Trade Proposal Sees Knicks Steal $72 Million Rising Star From Conference Rival

New Trade Prediction Kills Value of Knicks Big Obi Toppin

New Trade Prediction Kills Value of Knicks Big Obi Toppin

Knicks Urged to Trade For Disgruntled $29 Million Forward

Knicks Urged to Trade For Disgruntled $29 Million Forward

‘Now Would Be The Best Time’ For Knicks to Trade Julius Randle: Reporter

‘Now Would Be The Best Time’ For Knicks to Trade Julius Randle: Reporter

Knicks’ Long-Term Plan For Julius Randle Revealed: ‘I Wouldn’t Hold Your Breath’

Knicks’ Long-Term Plan For Julius Randle Revealed: ‘I Wouldn’t Hold Your Breath’

Obi Toppin Returning to Knicks Lineup Could Be a Smoke Screen: Insider

Obi Toppin Returning to Knicks Lineup Could Be a Smoke Screen: Insider

Knicks Fans Dragged on Social Following All-Star Returns

Knicks Fans Dragged on Social Following All-Star Returns

Knicks Urged to ‘Offer Up Anything in Their Asset Collection’ for $72 Million Wing

Knicks Urged to ‘Offer Up Anything in Their Asset Collection’ for $72 Million Wing

Obi Toppin Returning to Knicks Following 13-Game Absence

Obi Toppin Returning to Knicks Following 13-Game Absence

Former Knicks Player Could Spoil Julius Randle’s Return to All-Star Game

Former Knicks Player Could Spoil Julius Randle’s Return to All-Star Game

Knicks ‘Exploring’ Trade for $215 Million Star: Report

Knicks ‘Exploring’ Trade for $215 Million Star: Report

Proposed Blockbuster Sees Knicks Swap RJ Barrett for $97 Million Superstar

Proposed Blockbuster Sees Knicks Swap RJ Barrett for $97 Million Superstar

Celtics Could Acquire Rival Team’s Rim-Protector Amid Rob Williams Uncertainty

Celtics Could Acquire Rival Team’s Rim-Protector Amid Rob Williams Uncertainty