Mark Nilon

Mark Nilon

Joined: Jul 19, 2017

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 14, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts against the Sacramento Kings at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Kevin Durant sends chilling warning to Thunder amid championship fallout

Washington Wizards v Oklahoma City Thunder

Thunder teammates drop priceless reactions after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander extension

Oklahoma City Thunder v Philadelphia 76ers

Thunder experiencing worst part of having deepest roster in the league

ESPN First Take At Clark Atlanta University And Morehouse College

Stephen A. Smith painfully wrong about top Thunder threat after free agency opener

Oklahoma City Thunder v Philadelphia 76ers

Thunder fans can only laugh when they hear who Mavericks are about to sign

Nov 15, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault reacts to an official's call after a play against the Phoenix Suns during the fourth quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Thunder forward survives yet another purge after action-packed weekend

2025 NBA Finals - Game Seven

Cold hard truth about Thunder's offseason fans have to realize

Oct 30, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) reacts after a play against the San Antonio Spurs during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Ajay Mitchell signing makes Thunder rookie's future painfully obvious

Jun 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti speaks during the championship ceremony after his team defeated the Indiana Pacers in game seven of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Sam Presti proves once again why he's best in the business with surprise move

May 9, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault claps in the first half against the Denver Nuggets during game three of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Thunder set to unleash history-breaking rookie in 2025 NBA Summer League

2025 NBA Finals - Game Six

Devastating downside of Thunder draft decision is just days away

General manager Sam Presti says the team has \"consulted with three of the top foot specialists in the country.\"

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Thunder should be terrified about losing Sam Presti in this NBA shifting event

Thunder general manager Sam Presti speaks during an introductory press conference for the 2024 Thunder draft picks at Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center in Oklahoma City, Saturday, June, 29, 2024.

Thunder robbed of selecting 'typical Presti pick' during 2025 NBA Draft

Dec 14, 2024; Syracuse, New York, USA; Georgetown Hoyas forward Thomas Sorber (35) reacts to a play against the Syracuse Orange during the first half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

It took less than a day for Thomas Sorber to prove why he's perfect for Thunder

Stephen A. Smith in 2021.

Stephen A. Smith tabs new team as 'number one threat' to Thunder after NBA Draft

Butler v Georgetown

Thomas Sorber pick guarantees Thunder starter's days are numbered