Mark Nilon

Mark Nilon

Joined: Jul 19, 2017

Mark serves as the editor of Beale Street Bears and covers the entire NBA for FanSided. He previously served as a beat writer for Heavy.com, primarily focusing on the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics. Follow him on Twitter @MarkNilon

PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 17: Jrue Holiday #11 of the New Orleans Pelicans goes up for a dunk against the Portland Trail Blazers in Game Two of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 17, 2018 at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)

Pelicans Fans Should Not Worry About Seeing A Massive Drop-Off In Production From Jrue Holiday This Season

ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 10: Elfrid Payton #4 of the Orlando Magic goes up for a dunk against the Toronto Raptors on April 10, 2015 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

Elfrid Payton Poised For A Career Year In New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 04: DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts during the first half of a game against the Golden State Warriors at the Smoothie King Center on December 4, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

DeMarcus Cousins’ Decision To Join Golden State Has Officially Ruined The NBA

NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 26: Elfrid Payton #2 of the Phoenix Suns reacts during the first half against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on February 26, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Elfrid Payton Signs A One-Year Deal With The New Orleans Pelicans

NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 11: DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the New Orleans Pelicans walks onto the court before a game against the LA Clippers at the Smoothie King Center on November 11, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Three Reasons Why DeMarcus Cousins May Or May Not Re-Sign With The New Orleans Pelicans

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 11: Rodney Hood #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles during a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on February 11, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Rodney Hood To New Orleans Pelicans Gaining Traction?

NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 17: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans drives against James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets during the second half at the Smoothie King Center on March 17, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Though James Harden Won This Years MVP Award, Anthony Davis Should Still Be Seen As The More “Valuable” Player

NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 21: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans goes up for a dunk during a game against the Memphis Grizzlies on March 21, 2017 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images)

Potential Trade Packages For New Orleans Pelicans Superstar Anthony Davis

NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 22: Julius Randle #30 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans are seen during the game on March 22, 2018 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images)

New Orleans Must Avoid ‘Bigs’ This Offseason At All Costs

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 18: LeBron James #23 of Team LeBron celebrates with teammate Anthony Davis #23 after the end of the NBA All-Star Game 2018 at Staples Center on February 18, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. Team LeBron won the game 148-145. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

LeBron James Probably Isn’t Coming To New Orleans, And That’s Ok

New Orleans Pelicans (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Four Free Agent Options The New Orleans Pelicans Should Consider

DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 13: Danny Green #14 of the San Antonio Spurs drives against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center on February 13, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images)

New Orleans Should Consider Pursuing Danny Green This Summer

NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 26: TJ Warren #12 of the Phoenix Suns shoots against Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans and Jrue Holiday #11 during the first half at the Smoothie King Center on February 26, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Anthony Davis And Jrue Holiday Named To NBA’s All-Defensive First Team

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 17: Grayson Allen #23 speaks with reporters during Day One of the NBA Draft Combine at Quest MultiSport Complex on May 17, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

New Orleans Should Pay Close Attention To Grayson Allen

NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 18: Anthony Davis

Is Rajon Rondo A Higher Priority Than DeMarcus Cousins This Offseason For New Orleans?

OAKLAND, CA - May 1: Head Coach Alvin Gentry of the New Orleans Pelicans writes a play during the game against the Golden State Warriors in Game Two of Round Two of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 1, 2018 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Coaching Will Be The Key To A Pelicans Victory Tonight