Mark Nilon

Mark Nilon

Mark is the Site Expert for Thunderous Intentions and a contributor to Daily Knicks. He previously served as a beat writer for Heavy.com, primarily focusing on the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics, and has been in the sports media industry since 2019. Outside of FanSided, Mark is an actor, model, and screenwriter. In his spare time, he enjoys surfing, reading, writing, and spending time with friends and family.

Mar 16, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) grabs a rebound against Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) in the fourth quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Isaiah Hartenstein signing serves as important reminder for Thunder amid trade buzz

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Indiana Pacers v Milwaukee Bucks - Game Three

Thunder dynasty could be in serious jeopardy this summer after recent trade rumbling

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Denver Nuggets v Los Angeles Clippers - Game Three

Clippers forcing Game 7 is best-case scenario for OKC Thunder heading into round 2

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Apr 8, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) celebrates with Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) after scoring against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Thunder get last laugh on failed Lakers season without even trying

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Memphis Grizzlies v Oklahoma City Thunder

Isaiah Hartenstein reveals exciting Thunder tweak that should scare rest of NBA

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Washington Wizards v Denver Nuggets

Nuggets are making a Russell Westbrook realization Thunder figured out years ago

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Feb 1, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) stretches during free throws against the Sacramento Kings during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Baffling take by 3x champion a crushing reminder of how slept on Thunder still are

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Apr 10, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) gets ready to play the New Orleans Pelicans at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Thunder's answer to playoff failure should scare rest of the NBA

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Mar 25, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) stands on the court before the start of the game against the Sacramento Kings at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

3 Thunder who must get more involved in second round of NBA Playoffs

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Oklahoma City Thunder v Memphis Grizzlies - Game Three

Grizzlies continuing to push delusional narrative after being swept by Thunder

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Apr 28, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) celebrates with forward Jimmy Butler III (10) after a play against the Houston Rockets during the fourth quarter of game four of the 2025 NBA Playoffs first round at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

Warriors showcase key championship character trait in Game 4 Thunder have yet to find

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Miami Heat v Cleveland Cavaliers - Game One

Thunder greatness gifted East contender one of biggest X-factor assets

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Milwaukee Bucks v Houston Rockets

Direct Thunder threat taking major swing on Giannis becoming more likely by the day

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Apr 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) drives to the basket beside Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) in the third quarter during game two of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Ja Morant may have officially played final game with Grizzlies thanks to Thunder

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Apr 26, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies during game four for the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

3 Major Thunder concerns following first-round sweep over Grizzlies

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Apr 26, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts during the first quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies during game four for the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's redemption couldn't have come at a better time

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