Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

In an effort to stay competitive this season while keeping future options open, the Miami Heat traded with the Clippers and Jazz and netted a solid scorer, Norm Powell, after years of interest in him. Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo have the quick reaction. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com and PrizePicks (FIVE) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive i...

The Miami Heat failed to win any of the 4 quarters in a 103-83 route at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers in the California Classic NBA Summer League. Kel'el Ware showed flashes, while as Kasparas Jakučionis struggled with 5 turnovers and 0 made field goals. Brady Hawk & Greg Sylvander recap the action. Sponsors: PrizePicks (FIVE) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most...

The Miami Heat played an uneven game but ultimately came out on top 82-69 in game one of the California classic. Kasparas Jakučionis had an uneven start, but the team saw nice flashes from Pelle Larsson among others. Greg Sylvander & Brady Hawk recap the action. Sponsors: PrizePicks (FIVE) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information...

In another recurring series, about a particular player, there are rumors of the Miami Heat making a run at Bradley Beal.... especially if the Phoenix Suns buy him out. And some fans seem in favor, if the price is right. But doesn't that go against the idea of giving opportunities to Miami's young players? Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander try to make sense of it. Sponsors: RealEstateShoppe...

If the Miami Heat are largely running back last season's end-of-season roster, as it appears for now, we have some questions. Such as, how will they shoot from deep? Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk look at a group that is lacking shooting specialists. Sponsors: RealEstateShoppeFL.com and PrizePicks.com (FIVE) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive i...

Dame Lillard is available now, and still likes the idea of coming to the Miami Heat. But is it too late for that? Does it make sense to stash him for a season, even at a friendly contract? Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo go back to an old topic, that has new circumstances. Sponsors: RealEstateShoppeFL.com and PrizePicks.com (FIVE) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhe...

Duncan Robinson's Miami Heat career has ended, and it was more memorable than most. Sean Rochester joins Ethan Skolnick to give his list of the 10 most impactful Heat stints by undrafted players. Sponsors: RealEstateShoppeFL.com and PrizePicks.com (FIVE) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights...

After a long, record-breaking career with the Miami Heat, Duncan Robinson is moving on, in a sign-and-trade for Pistons forward Simone Fontecchio. Ethan Skolnick (with Greg Sylvander) explains why it played out this way. Sponsors: RealEstateShoppeFL.com and PrizePicks.com (FIVE) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with up...

Houston? Atlanta? As they wait for the Miami Heat to do something, Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk name their five most interesting moves -- and teams -- of the first 18 hours of NBA free agency. Sponsors: RealEstateShoppeFL.com and PrizePicks.com (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from t...

As the time nears for the start of NBA free agency, what do the Miami Heat have available to spend? And on whom? Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander quickly set the stage. Sponsors: RealEstateShoppeFL.com and PrizePicks.com (FIVE) 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 5OTF crew and hang ou...

LeBron James may be on the move.... again, as his agent Rich Paul suggests there's concern about the Lakers' direction. Could Miami get involved? Would they? And how? Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo indulge in the conversation, while naming more likely landing spots for LeBron. Sponsors: CashAPP (ONTHEFLOOR) and PrizePicks.com (FIVE) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most...

Duncan Robinson surprised some by leaving money on the table -- for now -- and exercising an early termination option. But that may not mean he's gone. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander explore the possibilities for both parties. Sponsors: CashApp (ONTHEFLOOR), PrizePicks.com (FIVE) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along...

Andrew Wiggins put up solid regular season numbers after his acquisition from Golden State, but the impact wasn't always there, especially in the playoffs. Ethan Skolnick and Eternal Bast discuss whether it makes sense to see what Wiggins can provide this season, or whether the Miami Heat should deal him and clear the path for others. Sponsors: CashApp (ONTHEFLOOR) and PrizePicks.com (FIVE) Jo...

The Miami Heat acquired Davion Mitchell at the trade deadline, and were pleased with what they saw. The dogged defender re-signed with the Heat rather than test restricted free agency -- two years, $24 million. Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk discuss a move they both endorsed. Sponsors: CashApp (ONTHEFLOOR) and PrizePicks.com (FIVE) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywh...

The Miami Heat are coming off a summer league championship. But who is coming back? How much will the first round pick, Kasparas Jakucionis play? And who might surprise? Ethan Skolnick hosts with Digital Adel. Sponsors: CashApp (ONTHEFLOOR) and PrizePicks.com (FIVE) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/i...

NBA salary cap expert Yossi Gozlan ( capsheets.com  and The Third Apron newsletter and YouTube) joins Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo to discuss all that's on the Miami Heat's plate, from Duncan Robinson's early termination option to the chances of moving Andrew Wiggins and acquiring Jonathan Kuminga. Sponsors: CashApp (ONTHEFLOOR) and PrizePicks.com (FIVE) Join us on our Off The Floor...

The Miami Heat have typically operated with a 5-5-5 philosophy in terms of player ages and where they are relative to their primes. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander speak about something different -- and really leaning into a young roster.  Sponsors: CashApp (ONTHEFLOOR) and PrizePicks.com (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider informa...

Alex Toledo was at the Kasparas Jakučionis introduction at Kaseya Center. He reports back, with Ethan Skolnick, about what the rookie said and they discuss where it goes from here.  Sponsors: CashApp (ONTHEFLOOR), PrizePicks.com (FIVE) 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 5OTF crew and...

The Miami Heat still might make moves but, until they do, it's worth exploring how their first-round pick will work with Tyler Herro, Bam Adebayo, Kel'el Ware and others. Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk discuss who he might assist most, and who might help him grow. Sponsors: CashApp (ONTHEFLOOR) and PrizePicks.com (FIVE) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere!...

The Miami Heat were fortunate to see the 2025 NBA Draft first round picks fall in their favor. In a surprising turn of events, a consensus lottery prospect, Kasparas Jakucionis fell to Miami at 20. The potential and skill set proved too good to pass up. Greg Sylvander & Digital Adel recap the pick & breakdown Kasp’s game.  Sponsors: PrizePicks (FIVE) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord se...

Eternal Bast has a theory to explain why the Miami Heat will trade up tonight, in the 2025 NBA Draft. Ethan Skolnick has 30 years of evidence why that won't happen. Sponsors: CashApp (ONTHEFLOOR) and PrizePicks.com (FIVE) 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 5OTF crew and hang out w...

The big rumor is that the Miami Heat will take Walter Clayton Jr. with the 20th pick in the NBA draft. Would that be wise? Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander are joined by Matt Hanifan to discuss the options. Sponsors: Cashapp (ONTHEFLOOR) and PrizePicks (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insight...

Now that the OKC Thunder are champions, and every team is back to square one, Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk list their lessons from a strange NBA season. And what the Miami Heat can apply. Sponsors: CashApp (ONTHEFLOOR) and PrizePicks.com (FIVE) 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 5OTF...

With the NBA Draft on Wednesday, Ethan Skolnick is joined by Digital Adel for his top 14 players available. Why are some ahead of others? Sponsors: CashApp (ONTHEFLOOR) and PrizePicks.com (five) 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 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans. https://di...

In a follow-up episode a few hours after Kevin Durant was traded to Houston -- and not Miami -- Ethan Skolnick is joined by Alex Toledo and Eternal Bast to try to chart the organization's direction now. Sponsors: CashApp (ONTHEFLOOR) and PrizePicks.com (FIVE) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insi...