Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

The NBA will have a different champion for a seventh straight season. Will the parity era influence how the Miami Heat handle the offseason? Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander both say "probably."  Sponsors: CousinsUSA.com/5RSN 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/insight...

We know the Miami Heat has pursued Kevin Durant, and will likely again this offseason. Ethan Skolnick brought on Matt Hanifan to break down the offers that could work within the rules, and maybe get a deal done. Sponsors: EricRubenstein.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/st...

The Miami Heat are investigating players for their 20th pick in the draft. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander speak to Digital Adel about three they've been recently linked to. 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 a...

After another article is aggregated about a star's reluctance to play for the Miami Heat because of Pat Riley's rules -- in this case Giannis -- Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo discuss whether any of these criticisms still apply. And more importantly, whether they really will keep the best players away. Sponsors: CousinsUSA.com/5RSN and PrizePicks.com (five) Join us on our O...

Go bigger? Play with more pace? Find a lead guard? The NBA playoffs have been unusual so far. Is there anything the Miami Heat can learn from the teams that are advancing, and those that aren't? Ethan Skolnick is joined by Brady Hawk. Sponsors: RealEstateShoppeFL.com and PrizePicks.com (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider informat...

The Eastern Conference looks weak for next season, with Joel Embiid uncertain, Dame Lillard and Jayson Tatum out for the season and much of the talent still headed West. So does this create space -- and a reason -- for the Miami Heat to shortcut the process, even after winning just 37 games? Ethan Skolnick is joined by Eternal Bast. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five) and Water Cleanup of Florida Join...

Well, it's that time again. Is another superstar disgruntled? Giannis is meeting with Bucks brass to discuss the future, and has indicated (by some reports) that he wants to play for a no-tax state. Ethan and Alex discuss the top possible suitors, and wonder whether the Heat can get involved. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five) and C-ArmAndStaffing.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server f...

Well, we know how some Heat fans felt Monday night as the Dallas Mavericks won the NBA draft lottery: that could be us? But really, would that have happened? And more importantly, what does the new draft order mean for the Heat's pursuit of Giannis or Kevin Durant. Ethan Skolnick is joined by Brady Hawk. Sponsors: CousinsUSA.com/5RSN and PrizePicks.com (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Disco...

Clearly, Kevin Durant is still in play for the Miami Heat. But we have questions. So Ethan Skolnick invited Gerald Bourguet, who has been covering Durant and the Phoenix Suns for @PHNX_Sports. Where does he think Durant plays next season? Sponsors: RealEstateShoppeFL.com and PrizePicks.com (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider informat...

With the draft now just 6 weeks away, Ethan Skolnick brings on Digital Adel again -- this time to discuss what Pat Riley might have signaled for the Miami Heat's approach to their 20th pick. And would trading for Kevin Durant change it? Sponsors: PrizePicks (five), CousinsUSA.com/5RSN Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, alo...

After Pat Riley spoke about Erik Spoelstra being "worn out" at his press conference -- among other things -- Sean Rochester joins Ethan Skolnick to interpret what Riley said about the coach.... and what he might want more or less of. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com and PrizePicks.com (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider info...

Pat Riley said a lot at his end-of-season press conference. But one quote stuck out: "Change is the highest form of sanity." So what does that mean in terms of his true plans for the Miami Heat? Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander attempt an interpretation. Sponsors: C-ArmAndStaffing.com and PrizePicks.com (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exc...

Pat Riley spoke to the media on Friday. Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Brady Hawk were there. They discuss five things that stood out, about his future, the organizational direction, Tyler Herro's extension and the possibility of Kevin Durant.... with more to come on future podcasts. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five) and RealEstateShoppeFL.com  Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for th...

As we await Pat Riley's annual comments, old friend Jorge Sedano (of ESPN) joins Ethan Skolnick again, this time to discuss what Pat Riley should be asked Friday, what he might say, and what he should do this offseason. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five) and Water Cleanup of Florida Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along wi...

In the second of a two-part series, Bryan Fonseca and Ethan Skolnick discuss how the Miami Heat could execute a "step back" season. Should anything be off the table. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.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 ha...

Bryan Fonseca joins Ethan Skolnick to pitch his idea: that the Miami Heat should take a step back this season to regroup. Is this something they would even consider? And how would the fans react? (Part 1 of 2 part series) 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 u...

On April 7, 2024, the Miami Heat were positioned to pass the mid-market Indiana Pacers for a playoff spot. They fell behind early, and lost a close game late. Since then, the two franchises have gone different directions, with the Pacers close to a second straight conference finals. What happened? What can be learned? What happens now? Ethan and Greg discuss. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five) and Wa...

Ethan and Brady discuss Davion Mitchell's free agent situation and how far the Heat should go to bring him back. Also, what he can improve upon. Sponsors: RealEstateShoppeFL.com, PrizePicks (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. http...

Jimmy Butler has found his joy with the Warriors, who have advanced to face another of his former teams, the Timberwolves. Does this change how Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo view the Miami Heat's decision not to extend him?  Sponsors: CousinsUSA.com/5RSN and PrizePicks.com (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along w...

Is Ja Morant a possible trade target for the Miami Heat? Would the Grizzlies even consider trading him? Ethan Skolnick and Eternal Bast are joined by old friend Mike Wallace (now of Grind City Media) and DaMichael Cole (of the Memphis Commercial Appeal) for an in-depth conversation on Morant, NBA contract trends, the Heat-Grizzlies similarities and more. Sponsors: Water Cleanup of Florida, PrizePi...

It's still being discussed, so we will too. Will the Miami Heat make another run at Kevin Durant this summer? Does it still make sense? And for what? Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander host. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five), AllProConstructionBuilders.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights f...

Tyler Herro is coming off a career season. But he's also looking for a lucrative extension, this offseason or next. How should the Miami Heat proceed? Should they explore the trade market? And for what? Ethan Skolnick is joined by Digital Adel. Sponsor: PrizePicks.com (use the code FIVE for $50) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider infor...

With Gregg Popovich stepping down in San Antonio due to health reasons, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra is now the longest-tenured in the NBA. This wasn't his most successful season. How does he grow from it, and might he change his role at some point? Sponsors: WCUFL.com and PrizePicks.com (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider informati...

Another exit day episode! This time Greg Sylvander joins Ethan Skolnick for his view of the biggest stories to come out of the Miami Heat's exit interview day. Sponsors: CousinsUSA.com/5RSN and PrizePicks.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 5OTF crew and hang out with other He...

Erik Spoelstra and all but three players (Rozier, Wiggins, Robinson) spoke to the media on Miami Heat exit interview media day. Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk were there, and break it down. Sponsors: AllProConstructionBuilders.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 fro...