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 Wing Sounds Off On Reports of Trade Request

Knicks Wing Sounds Off On Reports of Trade Request

Knicks Star Being Eyed by Title Contending Team: Report

Knicks Star Being Eyed by Title Contending Team: Report

$206 Million Star Could Decide Fate of Potential Knicks Blockbuster

$206 Million Star Could Decide Fate of Potential Knicks Blockbuster

Truth Bomb Gets Dropped on Knicks’ Future Pursuits of Donovan Mitchell

Truth Bomb Gets Dropped on Knicks’ Future Pursuits of Donovan Mitchell

Former 6th Man of the Year an Ideal Target for Celtics Following Legal Resolution

Former 6th Man of the Year an Ideal Target for Celtics Following Legal Resolution

Celtics Guard Projected to Be ‘Borderline All-Star’ in 2022-23

Celtics Guard Projected to Be ‘Borderline All-Star’ in 2022-23

RJ Barrett Could Still Be Traded for Donovan Mitchell: Report

RJ Barrett Could Still Be Traded for Donovan Mitchell: Report

Donovan Mitchell Sends Cryptic Message After Knicks Extend RJ Barrett

Donovan Mitchell Sends Cryptic Message After Knicks Extend RJ Barrett

Celtics Urged to Pursue Former Top-5 NBA Draft Pick

Celtics Urged to Pursue Former Top-5 NBA Draft Pick

ESPN Host Blasts Knicks After RJ Barrett Extension

ESPN Host Blasts Knicks After RJ Barrett Extension

Lakers a Legitimate Threat to Land Celtics Superstar: Exec

Lakers a Legitimate Threat to Land Celtics Superstar: Exec

Knicks Centerpiece Spotted Training With Star Guard

Knicks Centerpiece Spotted Training With Star Guard

Former Star Reinforces Reports of Desired Knicks Reunion

Former Star Reinforces Reports of Desired Knicks Reunion

Former Knicks Guard Tabbed as Target for Conference Rival

Former Knicks Guard Tabbed as Target for Conference Rival

Truth Bomb Dropped on Knicks Star’s Upcoming Campaign

Truth Bomb Dropped on Knicks Star’s Upcoming Campaign

Knicks Linked to $60 Million Forward as Possible Trade Target

Knicks Linked to $60 Million Forward as Possible Trade Target

Knicks Urged to Forget Donovan Mitchell, Target $179 Million Rising Star

Knicks Urged to Forget Donovan Mitchell, Target $179 Million Rising Star

Knicks Analyst Tabs 3 Teams as Threats to Land Donovan Mitchell

Knicks Analyst Tabs 3 Teams as Threats to Land Donovan Mitchell

NBA Insider Bets Bank Account 76ers Won’t Bite on Proposed Knicks Trade

NBA Insider Bets Bank Account 76ers Won’t Bite on Proposed Knicks Trade

Former NBA Star Blasts Knicks’ Pursuit of Donovan Mitchell

Former NBA Star Blasts Knicks’ Pursuit of Donovan Mitchell

Blockbuster Proposal Sends Knicks Star to NBA Title Favorite

Blockbuster Proposal Sends Knicks Star to NBA Title Favorite

Knicks Could Lose Donovan Mitchell Sweepstakes with New Trade Proposal

Knicks Could Lose Donovan Mitchell Sweepstakes with New Trade Proposal

Proposed Mega-Deal Sends Knicks Star Julius Randle to Lakers

Proposed Mega-Deal Sends Knicks Star Julius Randle to Lakers

Knicks Star a ‘Name to Watch’ in Trade Talks: Report

Knicks Star a ‘Name to Watch’ in Trade Talks: Report

Kevin Durant News Could Lead to Knicks Blockbuster Deal

Kevin Durant News Could Lead to Knicks Blockbuster Deal

‘Mystery Team’ Could Ruin Blockbuster Trade for Knicks

‘Mystery Team’ Could Ruin Blockbuster Trade for Knicks

Fans Troll Knicks After Latest Donovan Mitchell Trade Proposal

Fans Troll Knicks After Latest Donovan Mitchell Trade Proposal

Knicks Star RJ Barrett Claps Back at Slanderous Remarks

Knicks Star RJ Barrett Claps Back at Slanderous Remarks

‘Without a Doubt’ Donovan Mitchell Wants Trade to Knicks

‘Without a Doubt’ Donovan Mitchell Wants Trade to Knicks

Knicks Show Love For RJ Barrett’s Lesser-Known Skills

Knicks Show Love For RJ Barrett’s Lesser-Known Skills