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 ‘Have Been in Touch’ With Conference Rival Regarding Obi Toppin Trade

Knicks ‘Have Been in Touch’ With Conference Rival Regarding Obi Toppin Trade

Kristaps Porzingis Sends Message on Celtics Championship Hopes

Kristaps Porzingis Sends Message on Celtics Championship Hopes

Josh Hart Makes Final Call on Knicks Future: Report

Josh Hart Makes Final Call on Knicks Future: Report

Knicks Urged to Make 3-Point Marksman ‘Top Target’ in Free Agency

Knicks Urged to Make 3-Point Marksman ‘Top Target’ in Free Agency

Celtics Urged to Reunite With Ex-Forward This Offseason

Celtics Urged to Reunite With Ex-Forward This Offseason

‘Mutual Interest’ Exists Between Knicks & NBA Champion Guard: Insider

‘Mutual Interest’ Exists Between Knicks & NBA Champion Guard: Insider

Grant Williams Breaks Silence on Future With Celtics

Grant Williams Breaks Silence on Future With Celtics

Knicks ‘Could Make a Run’ at NBA Champion This Summer: Insider

Knicks ‘Could Make a Run’ at NBA Champion This Summer: Insider

Knicks Could Trade RJ Barrett for All-NBA Wing From Title Contending Team

Knicks Could Trade RJ Barrett for All-NBA Wing From Title Contending Team

Knicks Prediction Sees Trade Involving $73 Million Sharpshooter

Knicks Prediction Sees Trade Involving $73 Million Sharpshooter

Ex-Celtics Forward, Former No. 2 Pick Working Out for West Contender

Ex-Celtics Forward, Former No. 2 Pick Working Out for West Contender

Celtics Forward Grant Williams ‘Top Target’ for Western Conference Contender

Celtics Forward Grant Williams ‘Top Target’ for Western Conference Contender

Knicks Trade Proposal Swaps RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley for $176 Million Star

Knicks Trade Proposal Swaps RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley for $176 Million Star

3&D Veteran Wing Deemed ‘Top Target’ For Celtics After Kristaps Porzingis Trade

3&D Veteran Wing Deemed ‘Top Target’ For Celtics After Kristaps Porzingis Trade

$215 Million All-Star Deemed ‘Top Target’ For Knicks This Summer

$215 Million All-Star Deemed ‘Top Target’ For Knicks This Summer

Celtics President Brad Stevens Issues Emotional Statement on Marcus Smart Trade

Celtics President Brad Stevens Issues Emotional Statement on Marcus Smart Trade

Marcus Smart’s Reaction to Celtics Trade Revealed: ‘Completely Shocked’

Marcus Smart’s Reaction to Celtics Trade Revealed: ‘Completely Shocked’

Knicks’ Rumored Star Target Praises Jalen Brunson Amid Offseason Speculation

Knicks’ Rumored Star Target Praises Jalen Brunson Amid Offseason Speculation

Looming Kristaps Porzingis Deadline Could Jeopardize Celtics Blockbuster Trade

Looming Kristaps Porzingis Deadline Could Jeopardize Celtics Blockbuster Trade

Knicks Could Trade Julius Randle as ‘Matching Salary’ for New Star Big

Knicks Could Trade Julius Randle as ‘Matching Salary’ for New Star Big

Knicks Trade Idea Could See Obi Toppin ‘On the Move’

Knicks Trade Idea Could See Obi Toppin ‘On the Move’

Knicks Coach Tom Thibodeau Put on Blast Following Recent Obi Toppin Report

Knicks Coach Tom Thibodeau Put on Blast Following Recent Obi Toppin Report

Lone Celtics Guard Deemed ‘Least Likely’ to be Traded

Lone Celtics Guard Deemed ‘Least Likely’ to be Traded

Proposed Knicks Trade Swaps Julius Randle for $194 Million All-Star

Proposed Knicks Trade Swaps Julius Randle for $194 Million All-Star

Josh Hart Calls Out Bradley Beal Trade After Suns Steal Star From Knicks

Josh Hart Calls Out Bradley Beal Trade After Suns Steal Star From Knicks

‘Realistic’ Trade Proposal Sees Knicks Swap RJ Barrett for $251 Million All-Star

‘Realistic’ Trade Proposal Sees Knicks Swap RJ Barrett for $251 Million All-Star

Knicks Favorites to Land All-Star Guard This Summer

Knicks Favorites to Land All-Star Guard This Summer

Proposed Trade Swaps Celtics Guard for Title Contender’s $120 Million Legend

Proposed Trade Swaps Celtics Guard for Title Contender’s $120 Million Legend

Danilo Gallinari Makes Major Decision on Future With Celtics

Danilo Gallinari Makes Major Decision on Future With Celtics

Proposed 3-Team Trade Has Knicks Swap RJ Barrett for $176 Million Star

Proposed 3-Team Trade Has Knicks Swap RJ Barrett for $176 Million Star