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 Could Trade Evan Fournier in Search of Fresh New Talent

Knicks Could Trade Evan Fournier in Search of Fresh New Talent

Knicks Engaged in Obi Toppin Trade Talks With Conference Rival: Report

Knicks Engaged in Obi Toppin Trade Talks With Conference Rival: Report

Evan Fournier Breaks Silence Following Return to Knicks Lineup

Evan Fournier Breaks Silence Following Return to Knicks Lineup

Knicks Coach Tom Thibodeau’s Candid 4-Word Statement on Evan Fournier

Knicks Coach Tom Thibodeau’s Candid 4-Word Statement on Evan Fournier

$97.1 Million Superstar & 4-Time NBA Champion ‘Would Be Open’ to Playing for Knicks

$97.1 Million Superstar & 4-Time NBA Champion ‘Would Be Open’ to Playing for Knicks

Knicks Fans Show Mob Mentality Following Historic Loss

Knicks Fans Show Mob Mentality Following Historic Loss

Knicks Player Predicted to Be ‘Wild Card’ All-Star

Knicks Player Predicted to Be ‘Wild Card’ All-Star

Exec Proposes ‘Best-Case Scenario’ Trade for Celtics

Exec Proposes ‘Best-Case Scenario’ Trade for Celtics

Exec Tabs Giannis Antetokounmpo as Viable Running Mate for Knicks Star

Exec Tabs Giannis Antetokounmpo as Viable Running Mate for Knicks Star

NBA Superstar Takes Subliminal Shot at Knicks

NBA Superstar Takes Subliminal Shot at Knicks

Jalen Brunson Sends Subliminal Message About Possible Knicks Trade Target

Jalen Brunson Sends Subliminal Message About Possible Knicks Trade Target

NBA Insider Says Knicks Could ‘Swing Big’ on Trade Market

NBA Insider Says Knicks Could ‘Swing Big’ on Trade Market

Jalen Brunson Speaks Out on Recent Knicks Punishment

Jalen Brunson Speaks Out on Recent Knicks Punishment

Knicks Have a ‘Very Intrigued’ Potential Trade Partner: Report

Knicks Have a ‘Very Intrigued’ Potential Trade Partner: Report

NBA Penalizes Knicks Following Jalen Brunson Deal: Report

NBA Penalizes Knicks Following Jalen Brunson Deal: Report

Knicks Guard Spits Truth on Current League-Leading Win Streak

Knicks Guard Spits Truth on Current League-Leading Win Streak

Celtics Shortcomings Put on Notice by Exec: They’ve Let it ‘Die on the Vine’

Celtics Shortcomings Put on Notice by Exec: They’ve Let it ‘Die on the Vine’

Absurd Trade Idea Sends Former Top-3 Pick, 22.4 PPG Scorer Back to Knicks

Absurd Trade Idea Sends Former Top-3 Pick, 22.4 PPG Scorer Back to Knicks

Execs Believe Western Conference Title Hopeful Could Trade for Knicks Guard

Execs Believe Western Conference Title Hopeful Could Trade for Knicks Guard

Knicks Guard Sends Definitive Message on Recent Injury

Knicks Guard Sends Definitive Message on Recent Injury

Knicks Urged to Trade Derrick Rose to Storied Conference Rival: ‘He Could Help Us’

Knicks Urged to Trade Derrick Rose to Storied Conference Rival: ‘He Could Help Us’

Knicks Open Up About Quentin Grimes Following Win Over Bulls

Knicks Open Up About Quentin Grimes Following Win Over Bulls

Knicks Predicted to Trade for $206 Million Star Guard

Knicks Predicted to Trade for $206 Million Star Guard

Knicks Urged to Trade for Former No. 15 Pick, 21.1 PPG Scorer

Knicks Urged to Trade for Former No. 15 Pick, 21.1 PPG Scorer

Knicks Engaged in Trade Talks for $13 Million Veteran Point Guard: Report

Knicks Engaged in Trade Talks for $13 Million Veteran Point Guard: Report

Proposed Trade Sends Russell Westbrook to Knicks

Proposed Trade Sends Russell Westbrook to Knicks

Ideal Trade Destination Revealed for Disgruntled Knicks Wing

Ideal Trade Destination Revealed for Disgruntled Knicks Wing

Knicks Tabbed as Trade Destination for Former Champion, 21.4 PPG Scorer

Knicks Tabbed as Trade Destination for Former Champion, 21.4 PPG Scorer

Analyst Puts Knicks Star on Blast Despite Monster Performance

Analyst Puts Knicks Star on Blast Despite Monster Performance

Knicks Big Sounds Off on Questionable Analytics

Knicks Big Sounds Off on Questionable Analytics