Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

The insertion of Kel'el Ware into the starting lineup helped end the Heat's losing streak at five, with plenty of help from Norman Powell and Kel'el Ware. Ethan, Alex and Brady go live to discuss a choppy win. Sponsors: • PrizePicks.com (code: FIVE) • C-ArmAndStaffing.com • InsuranceByLinnette.com Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here: • https://www.si....

A five-game losing streak has sunk the Miami Heat in the standings, as both the offense and defense have fallen apart. Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo discuss whether the solutions are on the roster.  Sponsors: • CozyEarth.com (code: ONTHEFLOOR ) • PrizePicks.com (code: FIVE ) Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here: • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/autho...

Greg, Alex and Major Passons go live after a rough night for the Miami Heat, who had a rough go of it against the Toronto Raptors. 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:...

OK, let's get irrational. With all the weekend reports encouraging for a Miami Heat pursuit of Giannis, it's time for Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk to look at the type of roster you'd want around him to build a champion. Sponsors: • CozyEarth.com (code: ONTHEFLOOR ) • PrizePicks.com (code: FIVE ) Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here: • https://www.si.c...

So how much is real and how much is not? And what are the steps that would lead the Miami Heat to landing their biggest whale since 2010? Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander go through the reports and project the future, as best they can, when it comes to the pursuit of Giannis. Sponsors: • CozyEarth.com (code: ONTHEFLOOR ) • PrizePicks.com (code: FIVE ) Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing fo...

With the first 25 games done, Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk identify the three things that are most important for the Miami Heat over the next 25, on and off the court.  Sponsors: • CozyEarth.com (code: ONTHEFLOOR ) • 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/heat/autho...

It's time to evaluate how each Miami Heat player through the first 25 games (14-11 overall), with designations that team president Pat Riley would use when he coached. Has anyone been an All of the Time player? Ethan and Greg give their grades. Sponsors: • CozyEarth.com (code: ONTHEFLOOR ) • PrizePicks.com (code: FIVE ) Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here : •...

Here we are again: the debate about Tyler Herro, whether the Miami Heat can win big with him, whether some are too biased against him and ultimately how much the Heat can commit to him. Ethan, Alex and Greg aim for a nuanced conversation. Sponsors: • CozyEarth.com (code: ONTHEFLOOR ) • PrizePicks.com (code: FIVE ) Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here: • https://ww...

Greg, Alex & Brady go live after what was yet another close game against the Orlando Magic. This time around, the Heat were healthy and the Magic were without both Wagners. After a hot start for the Heat, Desmond Bane and subpar Heat defense turned things around for the Magic. Sponsors: • CozyEarth.com • C-ArmAndStaffing.com • InsuranceByLinnette.com Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing...

Miami Heat two-way prospect Jahmir Young joins Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo to discuss the opportunity he got against the Sacramento Kings, what’s going forward as the team heads to Orlando. This is a weekly segment on Five on the Floor.  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/et...

Tyler Herro, Davion Mitchell and Pelle Larsson all practiced Monday, in preparation for an NBA Cup quarterfinal Tuesday in Orlando. Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk discuss who might start, even as the numbers suggest that's not the Heat's biggest issue. Sponsors: • COZYEARTH.com (code: ONTHEFLOOR ) •  PrizePicks.com (code: FIVE ) Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustra...

The Eastern Conference has been a surprising scramble so far, as evidenced by the Miami Heat falling from the third seed to the sixth in a flash. Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo look at who is just ahead and who is just behind, and what might be most in Miami's way. Sponsors: • COZYEARTH.com (code: ONTHEFLOOR ) •  Cash. App : For a limited time, new Cash App customers can earn $10 if they use c...

The Miami Heat have lost four of five. The defense has slipped, and there are some statistics that suggest that pushing pace isn't working for a lot of other teams at the moment. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander examine what's happening, what is actually correlated and what the Heat can do. Sponsors: • BlueChew.com (code: ONTHEFLOOR) • COZYEARTH.com (code: ONTHEFLOOR) Follow Ethan, Alex a...

Zach Lavine was on fire scoring 42 points on Saturday night at the Kasaya Center. Bam Adebayo and Kelel Ware both disappointed as Miami fell to 14-10 on the season. Greg Sylvander & Eternal recap the disappointing performance for Miami. Sponsors: • BlueChew.com (code: ONTHEFLOOR) • C-ArmAndStaffing.com • InsuranceByLinnette.com Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated...

For the second time this season, the Miami Heat lost down the stretch in Orlando. Greg, Alex and Brady went live after the game to go over what went right and wrong. Sponsors: • C-ArmAndStaffing.com • InsuranceByLinnette.com • Cash. App : For a limited time, new Cash App customers can earn $10 if they use code CASHAPP10 in their profile at signup and send $5 to a friend within 14 days. Terms apply...

After Tyler Herro -- and now Norman Powell and Bam Adebayo on a podcast -- essentially called for more pick-and-rolls, and with the Heat coming down to Earth some offensively, is it time for Erik Spoelstra to make some tweaks? Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss. Sponsors: • BlueChew.com (code: ONTHEFLOOR) • PrizePicks.com (code: FIVE) Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Il...

The Miami Heat struggled from deep on offense, and everywhere on defense, and dropped the game in Dallas against the Mavericks. Ethan, Brady and Alex debate whether Kel'el Ware should have played more earlier, and why the offense hasn't looked the same with Tyler Herro in, but Norm Powell out.  Sponsors: • C-ArmAndStaffing.com • InsuranceByLinnette.com • Cash. App : For a limited time, new...

Well, it may be happening. There were multiple reports Wednesday that Giannis Antetokounmpo may look for a way out of Milwaukee. If so, can the Miami Heat make themselves a leading candidate for his next landing spot. Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo go through the reasons why it could happen, and what kind of deal would work under the CBA. Sponsors: • CozyEarth.com (code: ONTHEFLOOR) • PrizePicks.c...

As Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo watch Norman Powell and Tyler Herro acclimate to each other in the regular season, we wonder how either will perform in the playoffs, after some recent choppy postseasons. Also, the debut of Two-Way Talk with Heat hopeful Jahmir Young. Sponsors: • CozyEarth.com (code: ONTHEFLOOR) Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here! • https://www...

The Miami Heat have been blessed with plenty of above-average performers in their 14-7 start. Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk evaluate two, Davion Mitchell and Andrew Wiggins, and try to decide who has been more important. Sponsors: • Cash. App : For a limited time, new Cash App customers can earn $10 if they use code CASHAPP10 in their profile at signup and send $5 to a friend within 14 days. Terms...

The Miami Heat improved to 10-2 at home and 14-7 on the season with a 140-123 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers at the Kaseya Center on Monday night. Greg Sylvander & Major Passons recap the action. Sponsors: • C-ArmAndStaffing.com • InsuranceByLinnette.com • Cash. App : For a limited time, new Cash App customers can earn $10 if they use code CASHAPP10 in their profile at signup and send $...

Tyler Herro has been back for three games, and he's scored plenty, and the Miami Heat are 2-1. But it's definitely looked different on both ends. Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss what's changed and how Erik Spoelstra can tinker. Sponsors: •  RealEstateShoppeFL.com •  PrizePicks.com (code: FIVE) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive...

The Miami Heat made a late run, but poor defense throughout was the difference as the Pistons prevailed. Ethan and Greg break down a boxscore that didn't really tell the entire story.  Sponsors: •  InsuranceByLinnette.com •  C-ArmAndStaffing.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the...

Has the calculus changed for the Miami Heat, with their fast start in a conference with unproven teams at the top? Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss how it sets up for them.... and even mix in some LeBron conversation. Sponsors: • 305800PAIN.com • PrizePicks.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/sta...

This 13-6 start for the Miami Heat has been fueled by a lot of things, but nothing has mattered more than the contributions by the players they've drafted. Ethan Skolnick and Digital Adel go through their recent run, and how it's put the Heat where they are at.  Sponsors: • 305800PAIN.com • PrizePicks.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive...