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 Guard Jalen Brunson Calls Out NBA After Finals: ‘It’s Been 12 Hours’

    Knicks guard Jalen Brunson calls out the NBA for requesting a drug test "12 hours" after the 2022-23 season officially ended.

  • Celtics Could Trade for $158 Million All-Star Big Man This Summer

  • NBA Champion Linked to Knicks as Possible Offseason Target

  • New Julius Randle Intel Casts Doubt Over Obi Toppin’s Future With Knicks

  • Sabrina Ionescu Channels Knicks’ Jalen Brunson Amid Career-High Performance

  • Celtics Forward Undergoes Procedure Ahead of Pivotal Offseason

    Celtics big man undergoes surgery ahead of his impending restricted free agency venture.

  • Celtics Could Land ‘Steal’ of a 3&D Wing via Free Agency

  • Wild Celtics Trade Proposal Guts Depth for New-Look Big-3

  • Knicks Urged to Pursue Polarizing Guard in Free Agency

  • Celtics Predicted to Make $52 Million Move Amid Free Agency Rumors

  • Proposed Celtics Trade Swaps Guard for Recent Lottery-Selected Big

    A recent trade proposal sees the Celtics swap disgruntled guard Payton Pritchard for a possible long-term Al Horford replacement.

  • Disgraced Ex-Knicks Coach Lands With Title Contender: Report

  • Ex-Celtics Big on Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown Tandem: ‘Break Them Up’

  • Payton Pritchard’s Celtics Trade Demand Hit With Harsh Reality Check

  • Knicks Acquiring Raptors Guard Could be ‘Top Offseason Priority’

  • Knicks’ Big Man Listed as ‘Top Trade Target’ for Rival Franchise

  • Kristaps Porzingis Gushes Over Knicks Amid Reunion Rumors

  • Celtics Trade Idea Swaps Jaylen Brown for New Guard & Top-3 Draft Pick

  • Knicks ‘First Team’ Mavericks Would Call in Luka Doncic Trade: Exec

  • Celtics Trade Proposal Swaps Payton Pritchard for Former Lottery Pick

    A recent trade proposal sees the Celtics swap disgruntled point guard Payton Pritchard for much-needed shooting help.

  • Knicks Could Strike 3-Team Blockbuster for New $158 Million Star

  • Celtics Pressured to Trade Jaylen Brown for ‘Superstar-Caliber Sniper’

  • Insider on Knicks, Kristaps Porzingis Rumors: ‘Wouldn’t Be Shocked’

  • Knicks ‘Parting Ways’ With Key Front Office Executive: Report

  • Jimmy Butler, Heat Directly Address Celtics After Game 7 Flub

    Jimmy Butler and Erik Spoelstra dished on the Boston Celtics following Miami's commanding Game 7 win.

  • Knicks Urged to Trade for $70 Million Veteran Center

  • Knicks Could Poach Guard From Brooklyn Nets This Summer

  • Marcus Smart Issues Bold Statement Ahead of Celtics-Heat Game 7

  • Marcus Smart Sends Reality Check After Celtics Beat Heat in Game 5

  • Heat Guard on Knicks’ Free Agency Big Board, Says Analyst

    The Miami Heat guard finds himself viewed as a realistic offseason option for the New York Knicks.