Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

With the NBA changing the rules on the lottery, the Miami Heat's picks could be more valuable. Ethan Skolnick is joined by Greg Sylvander and Digital Adel to discuss what changes in a potential Giannis offer, and also for the Heat on the court. Sponsors:  •  PrizePicks.com   (code: FIVE) •  Real Merchant Services Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for  Sports Illustrated  here! •  http...

The Orlando Magic hired Sean Sweeney, an assist of the Spurs -- and it could have some impact on Miami. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander explain. Sponsors:  •  PrizePicks.com   (code: FIVE) •  Real Merchant Services Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for  Sports Illustrated  here! •  https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick •  https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol •  https:...

Another spin on the Giannis topic. This time, semi-skeptics Bryan Fonseca and Eternal Bast join to chart other courses for the Heat, rather than going all-in on Giannis Antetokounmpo. Sponsors:  •  PrizePicks.com   (code: FIVE) •  Real Merchant Services Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for  Sports Illustrated  here! •  https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick •  https://www.si.c...

After Ira Winderman of the Sun-Sentinel made some comments about the Heat possibly looking at Kawhi Leonard and Ja Morant if they can't get Giannis Antetokounmpo, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander explore the comparative value of that course. Sponsors:  •  PrizePicks.com   (code: FIVE) •  Real Merchant Services Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for  Sports Illustrated  here! •  https:...

Brady Hawk and Alex Toledo come together for the second part of their NBA Draft series, going over the different types of wings [mostly] projected to go in the first round. Sponsors:  •  PrizePicks.com   (code: FIVE) Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for  Sports Illustrated  here! •  https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick •  https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol •  https:...

After perhaps some misinterpretation of a Barry Jackson tweet, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss how NBA negotiations typically work, and may be working in the case of the pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo.  Sponsors:  •  PrizePicks.com   (code: FIVE) •  Real Merchant Services Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for  Sports Illustrated  here! •  https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/eth...

As the Miami Heat still make a run at Giannis, there are free agents they could pursue with their exceptions to supplement the roster without or especially with him. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander use Bobby Marks's list as a template to assess who might fit. Sponsors:  •  PrizePicks.com   (code: FIVE) •  Real Merchant Services Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for  Sports Illustrat...

A report by a former Milwaukee Bucks beat writer, who is still connected with the team, got some attention on social media. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander break down the particulars and possibilities. Sponsors:  •  PrizePicks.com   (code: FIVE) •  Real Merchant Services Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for  Sports Illustrated  here! •  https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick...

Brady Hawk and Alex Toledo come together to go over the loaded group of first round guards in the 2026 NBA Draft, with a focus on who might be available for the Heat at pick #13. Featuring: Mikel Brown Jr., Labaron Philon, Brayden Burries, Cameron Carr, Ebuka Okorie, Christian Anderson & Bennett Stirtz. Sponsors:  •  PrizePicks.com   (code: FIVE) Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for ...

Ethan Skolnick and Eternal Bast are joined by Keith Smith of Spotrac to discuss his recent assessment of the Miami Heat's offseason salary cap sheet and possible plans, including the pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo.  Sponsors:  •  PrizePicks.com   (code: FIVE) •  Real Merchant Services Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for  Sports Illustrated  here! •  https://www.si.com/nba/heat/aut...

Ethan invites Miami Heat fan Markus Schulz, one of the best known DJ's in Miami or anywhere, to join Five on the Floor to give his thoughts on how the Heat get back to being the entertainment touchtone they've often been during the past 30 years.  Sponsors:  •  PrizePicks.com   (code: FIVE) Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for  Sports Illustrated  here! •  https://www.si.com/nba/...

The San Antonio Spurs & Oklahoma City Thunder had a matchup for the ages in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. The Spurs won behind a breathtaking performance from Victor Wembanyama. Greg Sylvander & Brady Hawk discuss the viability of competing against the Spurs or Thunder and if Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo are the type of duo that would stand the best chance at matching u...

Alex Toledo brings a slightly different concept for a Miami Heat offer to Giannis Antetokounmpo, with corresponding moves to make the Heat instantly competitive. Ethan Skolnick hosts. Sponsors:  •  PrizePicks.com   (code: FIVE) • Real Merchant Services Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for  Sports Illustrated  here! •  https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick •  https://www.si.co...

The Miami Heat need to start building something. But how do you do that when teams like the Western Conference finalist Spurs and Thunder are already so far ahead, not just with young elite talent but also with lots of extra draft picks? Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander differ somewhat on how to process that dilemma. Sponsors:  •  PrizePicks.com   (code: FIVE) • Real Merchant Services Follow Etha...

We know what the Heat have to offer, before the NBA draft. What is most appealing to a team like Milwaukee, as it may move Giannis? Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo rate Herro, Ware, Jaquez Jr., Larsson, the 13th overall pick and more -- based on their contracts and other variables. Sponsors:  •  PrizePicks.com   (code: FIVE) • Real Merchant Services Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for  S...

These comments didn't get the attention of some other recent ones by Miami Heat franchise icon Dwyane Wade, but Ethan and Greg give them a platform. Also, there's more and more Miami buzz from the national media regarding Giannis. Sponsors:  •  PrizePicks.com   (code: FIVE) • Real Merchant Services Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for  Sports Illustrated  here! •  https://www.si....

The Miami Heat have been able to build players up as well as any team in the NBA, as most NBA analysts acknowledge. But has that come at a cost? Ethan Skolnick brings on Geo Valdez to share his theory about where that has led. Sponsors:  •  PrizePicks.com   (code: FIVE) • EricRubenstein.com   Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for  Sports Illustrated  here! •  https://www.si.com/nba/heat/a...

Bleacher Report proposed a Miami Heat package for Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, if Mitchell doesn't sign an extension to stay in Cleveland. Does the offer make sense? Would it really set up the Heat for contention? Ethan Skolnick is joined by Eternal Bast. Sponsors:  •  PrizePicks.com   (code: FIVE) • Real Merchant Services Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for  Sports I...

If they keep the pick, the Miami Heat will have plenty of options with the 13th selection, some that fit specific archetypes. Ethan Skolnick is joined by Adel Burton to identify those players, and discuss the results of the Chicago pre-draft combine so far. Sponsors:  •  PrizePicks.com   (code: FIVE) • Real Merchant Services Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for  Sports Illustrated  here!...

Some of the teams are the same, and some have shuffled, in the Giannis sweepstakes. Ethan and Alex evaluate all the contenders for his services, and the one that is scarier than the rest.... if he's willing to go there. Sponsors:  •  PrizePicks.com   (code: FIVE) • Real Merchant Services Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for  Sports Illustrated  here! •  https://www.si.com/nba/heat/au...

Here we go.... again. According to ESPN, the Bucks are starting to take calls again about Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Heat will be one of the suitors. Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk discuss whether -- after the draft lottery -- anything has changed in terms of who the Heat should try to prioritize keeping... if they can. Sponsors:  •  PrizePicks.com   (code: FIVE) • Water Clean Up of Florida Follow...

With the Miami Heat failing to move up in the lottery, and officially slotted to pick 13th, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander explore the options at the selection.... but more so whether the pick will be offered to Milwaukee for Giannis Antetokounmpo.  Sponsors:  •  GoldBelly.com (code: ONTHEFLOOR) •  PrizePicks.com   (code: FIVE) • Water Clean Up of Florida Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writ...

Indulging the unlikely possibility that the Miami Heat move up in Sunday's draft lottery, Ethan Skolnick and Eternal Bast discuss whether a top draft pick or the acquisition of Giannis Antetokoumnpo would generate more excitement.  Sponsors:  •  GoldBelly.com (code: ONTHEFLOOR) •  PrizePicks.com   (code: FIVE) Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for  Sports Illustrated  here! •  https:/...

It looks like we may have resolution sooner than later, as the Milwaukee Bucks speak about the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo, and he offers his own hints. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss the pre-lottery Giannis latest, and the availability of other stars. Sponsors:  •  GoldBelly.com   (code: ONTHEFLOOR) •  RealMerchantServices.com Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for  Sports...

We continue evaluating the Miami Heat's current players -- what improved and what needs to. This time, soon-to-be-third-year center Kel'el Ware. Brady Hawk joins Ethan Skolnick. Sponsors:  •  GoldBelly.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/ethan-skolnick •  http...