Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson (Senior NBA Insider) —
Scoop B doesn’t just report the culture — he connects generations through it. With a career that began before most kids had a driver’s license, he has grown from a kid reporter with the then-New Jersey Nets to a trusted voice in NBA circles and beyond. His platform, Scoop B Radio, blends breaking news, archival insight, and exclusive interviews with icons past and present — from Allen Iverson to Mark Cuban to modern-day stars like Dylan Harper, Cam Thomas and Angel Reese. Raised in both northern New Jersey and New York City by a family that ran both an Athlete’s Foot and a men’s shoe store called Men’s Walker, Brandon learned early how to recognize trends, build relationships and serve the people. Today, his storytelling bridges eras, bringing context and culture to the forefront of sports media. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram @ScoopB & visit ScoopB.com.
Dan Gilinsky (Junior Staff Writer) —
Dan has covered basketball regularly since late 2016. He first began sports writing in college, where his coverage was predicated on Ohio State Football and the Cleveland Browns. You may have stumbled across his writing for Dawg Pound Daily at some point as well. Perhaps more than anything, Dan has been a diehard fan of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Browns as long as he can remember.
James Kingsley (Editor-in-Chief) —
James is a Los Angeles native who has been a fan of the Lakers since the Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant days. He has been writing and editing for over 10 years now and is excited to bring his skillset to the Ahn Fire Digital team.
Jesse Cinquini (Staff Writer) —
Jesse is an aspiring sports journalist that has previously worked as a staff writer at SB Nation’s CelticsBlog and The Knicks Wall.
Justin Benjamin (Assignment Editor) —
Justin has been writing about the NBA for several years. In addition to his stellar news coverage of the league, he has conducted multiple interviews with players and people around the league.
Mike Battaglino (Staff Writer) —
Mike is a veteran journalist who has focused on New York sports. He has covered the NBA and NFL for almost three decades and is still waiting for the next championship for the Knicks and Jets.
Peter Dewey (Senior Staff Writer) —
Peter is a graduate of Quinnipiac University where he covered the MAAC and college basketball for three years. He has worked for NBC Sports, the Connecticut Sun and the Meriden Record-Journal covering basketball, football and other major sports. Follow him on Twitter @peterdewey2.
Robert Marvi (Staff Writer) —
Robert is a native of Santa Monica, Calif. and a graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara. He has been an avid NBA and NFL fan since he was a little kid in the mid-’90s, and he has always loved soaking up knowledge about both leagues and their respective histories. He feels strongly that sports aren’t just entertainment, but also a means for learning life lessons.
Sam Leweck (Editor) —
Sam is a copy writer and editor with experience covering professional sports and current events. He is excited about being a part of the Ahn Fire Digital team. You can follow him on X at @samleweck.