Mark Nilon
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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

  • Josh Hart Makes Final Call on Knicks Future: Report

    Josh Hart has officially made a decision on his future with the New York Knicks.

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

  • Celtics Urged to Reunite With Ex-Forward This Offseason

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

  • Grant Williams Breaks Silence on Future With Celtics

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

    The Knicks could pivot toward this 2023 NBA Championship should they fail to sign free agent guard Donte DiVincenzo.

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

  • Knicks Prediction Sees Trade Involving $73 Million Sharpshooter

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

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

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

    A recent trade proposal sees the New York Knicks ditch both RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley for an established perennial All-Star.

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

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

  • Celtics President Brad Stevens Issues Emotional Statement on Marcus Smart Trade

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

  • Knicks’ Rumored Star Target Praises Jalen Brunson Amid Offseason Speculation

  • Looming Kristaps Porzingis Deadline Could Jeopardize Celtics Blockbuster Trade

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

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

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

    Knicks fans thrash head coach Tom Thibodeau following reports that Obi Toppin has grown "frustrated" with his role in New York.

  • Lone Celtics Guard Deemed ‘Least Likely’ to be Traded

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

  • 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

  • Knicks Favorites to Land All-Star Guard This Summer

    The New York Knicks are viewed as the odds-on favorites to land Russell Westbrook this offseason should he depart from the Clippers.

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

  • Danilo Gallinari Makes Major Decision on Future With Celtics

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

  • Celtics Favorites to Land All-Star Center This Summer

  • Rockets Could Poach Jaylen Brown From Celtics to Team With James Harden

    Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report suggests the Rockets could look to poach Celtics star Jaylen Brown this offseason to create new dynamic duo with James Harden.