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 Fans Blast Viral Tweet for Throwing Subliminal Shade at Derrick Rose

Knicks Fans Blast Viral Tweet for Throwing Subliminal Shade at Derrick Rose

NBA Insider Drops Truth Bomb on Knicks’ Pursuit of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

NBA Insider Drops Truth Bomb on Knicks’ Pursuit of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Knicks Sign Sharpshooting Wing to Contract: Report

Knicks Sign Sharpshooting Wing to Contract: Report

Perennial All-Star Labeled as Logical Fit if Knicks Trade Julius Randle

Perennial All-Star Labeled as Logical Fit if Knicks Trade Julius Randle

Recent Report Puts Knicks Blockbuster Idea in Jeopardy

Recent Report Puts Knicks Blockbuster Idea in Jeopardy

New York Knicks Center Sounds Off on Doubters

New York Knicks Center Sounds Off on Doubters

Knicks’ Obi Toppin Goes Full-Blown Superstar in Viral Video

Knicks’ Obi Toppin Goes Full-Blown Superstar in Viral Video

New Julius Randle Workout Video a Cause for Concern for Knicks Fans

New Julius Randle Workout Video a Cause for Concern for Knicks Fans

Knicks’ Storied Rival Could Halt Reunion With Former Star

Knicks’ Storied Rival Could Halt Reunion With Former Star

Proposed Blockbuster Sends Randle, Reddish to Conference Rival

Proposed Blockbuster Sends Randle, Reddish to Conference Rival

Significant Changes Announced to Knicks Front Office: Report

Significant Changes Announced to Knicks Front Office: Report

Proposed Knicks Blockbuster Pairs Julius Randle With Budding Superstar

Proposed Knicks Blockbuster Pairs Julius Randle With Budding Superstar

Julius Randle Sends Strong Message to Knicks Fans Amid Trade Rumors

Julius Randle Sends Strong Message to Knicks Fans Amid Trade Rumors

Proposed Trade Sends Randle, Fournier to Title Contender ‘Before Season Starts’

Proposed Trade Sends Randle, Fournier to Title Contender ‘Before Season Starts’

Knicks Star Julius Randle Sends Cryptic Message to Followers

Knicks Star Julius Randle Sends Cryptic Message to Followers

Knicks Rising Star Surprisingly Snubbed From Recent Rankings

Knicks Rising Star Surprisingly Snubbed From Recent Rankings

Knicks’ Rising-Star Target ‘Likely’ to Hit NBA Trade Block

Knicks’ Rising-Star Target ‘Likely’ to Hit NBA Trade Block

Speculation of Disgruntled Rising Star Sparks Knicks Trade Talks

Speculation of Disgruntled Rising Star Sparks Knicks Trade Talks

MSG Analyst Urges Knicks to Ditch High-Priced Starter

MSG Analyst Urges Knicks to Ditch High-Priced Starter

Wild Blockbuster Proposal Lands 6th Man Extraordinaire on Knicks

Wild Blockbuster Proposal Lands 6th Man Extraordinaire on Knicks

Knicks’ Next Star Target Could Be Available in ‘Two Months’

Knicks’ Next Star Target Could Be Available in ‘Two Months’

Knicks Star RJ Barrett Disrespected in Recent Rankings

Knicks Star RJ Barrett Disrespected in Recent Rankings

Knicks Could Pursue Trade for $179 Million Star Combo Guard

Knicks Could Pursue Trade for $179 Million Star Combo Guard

2 Possible Trade Destinations for Knicks Star Julius Randle

2 Possible Trade Destinations for Knicks Star Julius Randle

Celtics Forward Sounds Off on Recent Injury News

Celtics Forward Sounds Off on Recent Injury News

Knicks Could Trade $117 Million Star After Failed Donovan Mitchell Pursuit

Knicks Could Trade $117 Million Star After Failed Donovan Mitchell Pursuit

Celtics Could Target $54 Million Spark-Plug in Wake of Gallinari News

Celtics Could Target $54 Million Spark-Plug in Wake of Gallinari News

Knicks Analyst Sounds Off on Failed Attempt To Land Donovan Mitchell

Knicks Analyst Sounds Off on Failed Attempt To Land Donovan Mitchell

Celtics Role Player Could Price Himself Out of Boston in 2022-23

Celtics Role Player Could Price Himself Out of Boston in 2022-23

Knicks Blasted for Losing Out on Donovan Mitchell Blockbuster

Knicks Blasted for Losing Out on Donovan Mitchell Blockbuster