Dan Olinger
danielolinger.bsky.social
Dan Olinger
@danielolinger.bsky.social
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When the Ricky was hiring a writer two years ago, my top/only? vote was for @danielolinger.bsky.social. I had high hopes and he exceeded them easily. I'll miss working with him. His lovely final goodbye before joining SixersAdam in the Great RTRS Beyond: www.rightstorickysanchez.com/p/what-it-me...
What It Meant to Me
After two seasons, Dan Olinger bids a fond farewell to the Rights to Ricky Sanchez extended family.
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October 5, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Wrote about the 5th anniversary of the Mike Muscala shot
Celebrating the 5th Anniversary of the Mike Muscala Shot
A look back at how a random Thunder-Heat game became one of the most important moments in Sixers history.
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August 12, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Wrote about the Sixers and all the power forwards they’ve acquired this off-season:
Is the Sixers’ Power Forward Solution a Real Solution?
The team that entered last season with zero power forwards suddenly has a whole bunch of them.
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July 20, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Wrote about 5 Options still available for the Sixers with the 35th pick in the draft:
The 5 Best Prospects Still Available for the Sixers with the 35th Pick
It’s Mike Levin’s favorite day of the year.
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June 26, 2025 at 3:29 PM
ICYMI — I put together a 2025 NBA Draft, complete with an interactive table on the prospects' physical attributes and statistics, video clips on some of the best players in the class, and links to full scouting reports
June 25, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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The draft coverage that @danielolinger.bsky.social and Mike O'Connor (come back to us MOC!!) have done for the Ricky all summer long has been just terrific. www.rightstorickysanchez.com/p/the-rtrs-2...
The RTRS 2025 NBA Draft Guide
Complete with everything you need to know before Wednesday night.
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June 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
For @rtrspodcast.bsky.social, I put together a 2025 NBA Draft Guide. Enjoy!
The RTRS 2025 NBA Draft Guide
Complete with everything you need to know before Wednesday night.
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June 24, 2025 at 3:45 PM
For @rtrspodcast.bsky.social, I wrote about Kon Knueppel
Is Kon Knueppel an Underrated Option at No. 3?
Everyone knows the last Duke guard pick worked out pretty well.
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June 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
A lot of talk about this set the Pacers ran last night as a counter to 2-3 Zone Defense

I remember first seeing it three years ago watching the Northwestern WBB team, not the official term but I always like to think of it as "Inverse Elevator"
June 14, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Wrote about Tre Johnson for @rtrspodcast.bsky.social and whether he would make sense for the Sixers with the the third overall pick:
Would Tre Johnson Make Sense for the Sixers?
One of the most offensively skilled players in the draft could be an option for the Sixers with the third overall pick.
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June 12, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Remembering a year ago when I wrote about NAW and it was one of my favorite stories I've ever written
Nickeil Alexander-Walker has a weird skill that's rare in the NBA | Sporting News
Nickeil Alexander-Walker has enjoyed a breakout season for the Minnesota Timberwolves in large part due to a skill he possesses that hardly any other NBA players can claim.
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May 27, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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For @rtrspodcast.bsky.social, I wrote about Derik Queen, who is one of my favorite basketball players to watch, and the guy I think the Sixers should take with the No. 3 overall pick:
Why You Should Believe in Derik Queen at No. 3
A new contender emerges for the third overall pick.
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May 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
For @rtrspodcast.bsky.social, I wrote about Derik Queen, who is one of my favorite basketball players to watch, and the guy I think the Sixers should take with the No. 3 overall pick:
Why You Should Believe in Derik Queen at No. 3
A new contender emerges for the third overall pick.
www.rightstorickysanchez.com
May 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Wrote about the Sixers' history with Top-6 overall picks in preparation for the NBA Draft Lottery on Monday: www.rightstorickysanchez.com/p/examining-...
Examining the Sixers’ History with Top-Six Overall Picks
Monday will either be the best day ever or the worst day ever.
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May 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Wrote about the Sixers' history with Top-6 overall picks in preparation for the NBA Draft Lottery on Monday: www.rightstorickysanchez.com/p/examining-...
Examining the Sixers’ History with Top-Six Overall Picks
Monday will either be the best day ever or the worst day ever.
www.rightstorickysanchez.com
May 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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For @rtrspodcast.bsky.social, I wrote about three forwards the Sixers should be looking to take with their 35th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft: www.rightstorickysanchez.com/p/3-forwards...
3 Forwards the Sixers Should Target With Their Second-Round Draft Pick
A very Mike-coded article from The Danny.
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May 4, 2025 at 4:03 PM
For @rtrspodcast.bsky.social, I wrote about three forwards the Sixers should be looking to take with their 35th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft: www.rightstorickysanchez.com/p/3-forwards...
3 Forwards the Sixers Should Target With Their Second-Round Draft Pick
A very Mike-coded article from The Danny.
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May 4, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Polled different people in and around basketball to help me answer an important question -- would Jared McCain go first in a 2024 NBA Re-Draft?
Would Jared McCain Go First in a 2024 NBA Re-Draft?
We asked around to figure out how high everyone is on the Sixers’ star rookie.
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April 18, 2025 at 1:05 PM
For @rtrspodcast.bsky.social, I wrote about five March Madness games that everyone should watch during the first round of the tournament: www.rightstorickysanchez.com/p/5-march-ma...
5 March Madness Games You Should Watch
“The ball is tipped, and there you are…”
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March 19, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Wrote about 4 centers in the 2025 NBA Draft for @rtrspodcast.bsky.social — Khaman Maluach, Derik Queen, Asa Newell, and Alex Condon www.rightstorickysanchez.com/p/four-cente...
Four Centers the Sixers Could Look at in the 2025 NBA Draft
Here are the 7-footers you need to keep an eye on during March Madness.
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March 13, 2025 at 1:58 PM