Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

The Miami Heat have at least discussed the possibility of trading for Ja Morant, the former No. 2 overall pick who has been the Grizzlies' franchise player. Should they make a serious offer? And what would be the concerns? (This episode is not available for our YouTube viewers, and is a bonus for podcast listeners. We will have more of these bonus pods). Sponsors: • PrizePicks.com ( https://li...

Greg and Brady go over a blowout loss in Indiana and where they go from here. Sponsors: • C-ArmAndStaffing.com • InsuranceByLinnette.com • PrizePicks.com ( https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/FIVE ) Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here! • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/auth...

We didn't get to see the first five take the floor in Chicago on Thursday, other than in warmups. But prior to the game's suspension due to excess moisture in United Center, Erik Spoelstra tipped his hand. Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk speculate on whether this will be the starting group going forward and, if so, what does each player need to provide and sacrifice. Sponsors: • PrizePicks.c...

Miami Heat fans have frustrations with non-contending seasons of late, but if they're also Miami Dolphins fans, they know it can be worse. The Miami Dolphins keep going through GMs and head coaches, with Mike McDaniel the latest to fail. Ethan Skolnick brings on the host of the 5RSN Dolphins podcast Three Yards Per Carry to compare the organizations and their approaches. Sponsors: • PrizePicks...

Over time, the Miami Heat have not shown much interest in Hawks guard Trae Young, other than when locking him up in elimination games. But now that it appears the Hawks will move Young for next-to-nothing, should the Heat get involved? Alex Toledo kind of, sort of, tries to convince Ethan Skolnick, only because no one else will. Sponsors: • InsuranceByLinnette.com • PrizePicks.com ( https://link.p...

Tyler Herro returned off the bench, and contributed offensively, but the Miami Heat got wrecked by the Minnesota Timberwolves anyway. Bam Adebayo had his ninth straight game under 16 points. What's happening? Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk went live on the Five Reasons YouTube channel. Sponsors: • C-ArmAndStaffing.com • InsuranceByLinnette.com Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Spo...

When he arrived to the Miami Heat, Norman Powell set one personal goal: make the All-Star Game after just missing it last season with the Clippers. He told Ethan Skolnick on Sunday that he believes he's made the case. Ethan is joined by Alex Toledo to handicap Powell's chances. Sponsors: • PrizePicks.com (code: FIVE ) • RealEstateShoppeFL.com Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for...

Greg Sylvander & Major Passons recap the Miami Heat’s 125-106 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night at the Kasaya Center. Norman Powell continues to make his case for making the all star team as he led with 34 points and 9 made three point field goals. Sponsors: • PrizePicks.com (code: FIVE ) • C-ArmAndStaffing.com • InsuranceByLinnette.com Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writin...

Greg Sylvander and Digital Adel discuss the Heat’s home loss, which saw them lose Jaime Jaquez Jr. to injury halfway through. Sponsors: • PrizePicks.com (code: FIVE ) • C-ArmAndStaffing.com • InsuranceByLinnette.com Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here! • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick • https://www....

Now that the Miami Heat have won four straight, including a win in Detroit against the top-seeded Pistons, Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo evaluate the East to try to determine which team is most daunting for Miami. Sponsors: • PrizePicks.com (code: FIVE ) Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here! • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol • https://www.si.com/nba/h...

Greg and Brady go over the Heat's win over the conference-leading Detroit Pistons, featuring big performances from Norman Powell and Davion Mitchell. Sponsors: • C-ArmAndStaffing.com • InsuranceByLinnette.com • PrizePicks.com (FIVE) Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here! • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-sk...

As 2025 comes to a close, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander put the year into perspective for the Miami Heat. What were the biggest stories? And how have they resolved? Sponsors: • PrizePicks.com (code: FIVE ) • RealEstateShoppeFL.com Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here: • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skol...

With many of the Miami Heat's recent draft picks playing a role in the recent turnaround, Ethan Skolnick and Eternal Bast discuss their progress and whether there would be seller's remorse if Miami moved any of them, with some historical background. Sponsors: • PrizePicks.com (code: FIVE ) • RealEstateShoppeFL.com Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here: • ht...

The Miami Heat tied a franchise record for points in a game with 147 in their 147-123 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night at the Kaseya Center. Greg Sylvander & Eternal Bast recap the action and discuss how the points off turnovers battle is one of the biggest indicators of Heat success so far this season. Sponsors: • Cash. App (Code: SECURE10 ) #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial...

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro will miss his 27th game tonight against Denver and there's no announced timetable for his return from a toe injury. Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk look at how the Heat handle this disruption to continuity, now and when Herro eventually returns. Sponsors: • PrizePicks.com (code: FIVE ) Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here: • https://...

The Heat got back to their high scoring ways in a game that saw Andrew Wiggins and Jaime Jaquez Jr both contribute 28 points a piece. Greg Sylvander & Digital Adel recap the Miami Heat’s 142-116 win over the Indiana Pacers.  Sponsors: • Cash. App (Code: SECURE10 ) #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepai...

Andrew Wiggins had a reasonably strong game against the Hawks in a win, but he's been a little up and down of late. Meanwhile, Pelle Larsson returned and Miami again excelled with him starting. Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk discuss Wiggins, Larsson and the Heat's present and future at the wing spots. Sponsors: • Cash. App (Code: SECURE10 ) #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services plat...

Greg and Alex go LIVE to discuss the Southeast Division showdown. Sponsors: • Cash. App (Code: SECURE10 ) #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Direct Deposit, Overdraft Coverage an...

The Miami Heat are back in action in Atlanta tonight, now at 15-15. With the season starting to go sideways, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss whether Miami should look to make a move, change their style or do anything else to make this season matter again. Sponsors: • Cash. App (Code: SECURE10 ) #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided...

With the Miami Heat entering Christmas at 15-15, Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo identify the three downers of the first 30 games. Nikola Jovic and what else? Sponsors: • Cash. App (Code: SECURE10 ) #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditi...

Greg and Eternal Bast go over what was an ugly game, with the Heat having lost 9 of their last 11 games. Sponsors: • PrizePicks.com (code: FIVE ) • C-ArmAndStaffing.com • InsuranceByLinnette.com Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here: • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/autho...

Kel'el Ware has been on fire lately, but there seems to be even more he can offer. Will Erik Spoelstra continue to lean into him? Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk discuss what's next for the Heat center. Sponsors: • CashAPP (Code: SECURE10 ) #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued b...

The Miami Heat are now 15-14 on the season, and at another inflection point. Should they lean even more into Kel'el Ware, Kasparas Jakucionis and the other young players, in terms of minutes and roles? Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss. Sponsors: •  PrizePicks.com  (code:  FIVE ) •  CozyEarth.com (code: ONTHEFLOOR ) Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for  Sports Illustrated  here:...

The Heat went into Madison Square Garden and lost to the Knicks, with the season series over at 2 wins each. Jalen Brunson made a ton of tough shots, (as he does), Kel'el Ware had another huge game, and the Heat have now lost eight of their last 10 games. Sponsors: • PrizePicks.com (code: FIVE ) • C-ArmAndStaffing.com • InsuranceByLinnette.com Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Spo...

Greg, Brady & Alex go live after a tough loss in Boston. Kasparas Jakučionis was able to get his first start in the NBA, Kel'el Ware had another strong performance, and the Celtics went nuclear from three. Sponsors: • PrizePicks.com (code: FIVE ) • C-ArmAndStaffing.com • InsuranceByLinnette.com Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here: • https://www.si.com/nba...