Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

With Jimmy Butler coming off a huge game, and his name still in the news, Ethan Skolnick presents another path for the Miami Heat to keep him long-term. Also, Ethan and Alex Toledo discuss the reality of the Bradley Beal contract, and why it doesn't make sense for Miami. Sponsors: EricRubenstein.com and Underdog (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere. Get...

Terry Rozier has now spent 10 games as a reserve, after 12 as a starter, but it seems like he's still trying to find his right role. Is there hope for it this season? And if not, how do the Miami Heat proceed, on the court or maybe in the trade market? Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss Rozier's recent play. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five) and Water Cleanup of Florida Join us on our...

Jimmy Butler had a triple-double, in one of his most dynamic performances of the past two regular seasons, but the Miami Heat squandered an 8-point lead in overtime and lost to hot-shooting Detroit. Ethan, Alex and Brady went live to evaluate what went wrong, which included more poor play from a couple of key bench players and an inefficient night (with the exception of one buzzer-beating regulati...

December 15 marks the time for more players around the NBA to become trade-eligible. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander assess the Miami Heat's draft pick stash, review what happened to the picks lost, and project what it means for their strategy now. Sponsors: BettorEdge.com (5RSN) and PrizePicks.com (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere. Get exclusive i...

Matt and Major discuss how Miami Heat first-round pick Kel'el Ware looked in his two games for the Sioux Falls Skyforce. Sponsors: PrizePicks (click here for $50 instantly when you play $5 at signup: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/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...

As the workweek ends, Ethan Skolnick offers the latest update on the Jimmy Butler saga, an update quite different from what national outlets have perpetuated the last few days. But before that, Greg Sylvander and Ethan discuss the Heat's Friday trade of center Thomas Bryant, and what it means for others on the roster. Sponsors: Underdog Fantasy (five) and Water Cleanup of Florida Join us on ou...

The Miami Heat got strong contributions from Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro, while also getting energy and production off the bench from Dru Smith and Niko Jovic. The HEAT completed a 1st half comeback to take control of the game and defeat the Toronto Raptors 114-104. Greg Sylvander, Digital Adel & Major Passons break down all the action. Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most...

After Jimmy Butler's agent blasted ESPN on Twitter, Ethan Skolnick assesses the latest developments in the Butler contract/trade saga, and how real anything is. Then he and Brady Hawk assess Butler's play of late, and how the "noise" may affect him or the Miami Heat as they resume their schedule against Toronto. Finally, Ethan hosts Javier Iglesias for the Sponsor Corner. Sponsors:...

The Miami Heat are on a winning streak, and Dru Smith has been one of the reasons, bringing a defensive mindset to the second unit. Dru joins Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo to speak about his journey from not knowing if he'd be a Division I college player to feeling he can handle an NBA rotation spot. Sponsors: Underdog Fantasy (FIVE) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most He...

Shams Charania of ESPN had a report about the Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler that got everyone riled up Tuesday. But was there really anything new? And is there anything imminent? Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo try to put it in perspective Sponsors: BettorEdge.com (5RSN) and Water Cleanup of Florida Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere. Get exclusiv...

This morning ESPN dropped a "Shams Bomb" that the Miami Heat are shopping JimmyButler to teams across the NBA. His agent Bernie Lee has indicated that Jimmy is open to the Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks, and the Golden State Warriors. How will this impact the Heat? Would it make Mavs Warriors or Rockets contenders? Sean Rochester is joined by Ethan Skolnick and Timothy Bain to discuss t...

Dru Smith has been inserted into the rotation and the results have been excellent, especially defensively. Can he carve out a permanent role? And over whom? Ethan and Alex discuss. Sponsors: RealEstateShoppeFL.com and Underdog Fantasy (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 cre...

Tyler Herro was the best player on the floor, as the Heat faced the team with the best record in basketball at the Kasaya Center on Sunday evening. The Miami HEAT won 1122-113 over the Cleveland Cavaliers in what has amounted to a third straight victory for Miami. Greg Sylvander, Digital Adel & Major Passons break down all the action. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com , RealEstateShoppeFL.com...

The Heat's top three players made 26 of 40 shots and did everything else well in a win over the Phoenix Suns that also showcased Duncan Robinson, Haywood Highsmith and Dru Smith in their roles. Ethan, Greg and Major went live to discuss. Sponsors: C-ArmAndStaffing.com, InsuranceByLinnette.com and RealEstateShoppeFL.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere. Get...

Ethan and Alex go over all the different outcomes for Jimmy Butler’s contract situation. What teams would be interested, how likely is it to happen vs. him opting in or out of his contracts after this season. Sponsors: Underdog Fantasy (FIVE), EricRubenstein.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere. Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insig...

Tyler Herro probably won't hit seven threes in a quarter again anytime soon, but he's done plenty else right this season. Can he sustain it as defenses focus on him more? Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk discuss his evolution and his All-Star chances. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five) and Water Cleanup of Florida Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere. Get exclus...

Tyler Herro led Miami with 31 points, 21 in the 3rd quarter, in a 134-93 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers at the Kasaya Center on Wednesday night. The team tied for three-point field goals made, assists and had the 3rd largest margin of victory ever in Heat history. Greg Sylvander, Major Passons and Digital Adel break down all the action on this episode of Five on the Floor LIVE on Youtube. Joi...

Sean Rochester, Timothy Bain and Digital Adel with their weekly show on the Five Reasons YouTube channel. Sponsors: EricRubenstein.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 Heat fans! https://t.co/izwgN0SEt6 (Scroll down after clicking).  Sign up and de...

We hear a lot of fans talking about going young? But what does that mean, and when should it happen? Is it just about trading Jimmy Butler? Or can the Miami Heat accomplish it with bigger roles for certain players, at the expense of some vets? Ethan and Alex discuss. Sponsors: Underdog (FIVE) and UBreakWheelFix.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere. Get exclusi...

The Heat were without Jimmy Butler, and the Celtics were without three core players, but the result was predictable regardless. Bam Adebayo struggled again from the field, and this time Tyler Herro couldn't save Miami. Ethan, Greg and Brady reflect on the massive chasm between the two franchises at the moment. Sponsors: C-ArmAndStaffing.com, RealEstateShoppeFL.com and InsuranceByLinnette.com J...

RJ Barrett made 15 of 20 shots and the Miami Heat waited too long to get serious in a bad road loss to the Raptors. With the Heat now at 9-9, and an impossible schedule ahead, and Jimmy Butler limping again, where is all this going? Ethan, Brady and Alex went live. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com , RealEstateShoppeFL.com , C-ArmAndStaffing.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the...

The Miami Heat are 9-8 entering Sunday's game against Toronto, about what most expected. But fans don't seem particularly optimistic. Ethan Skolnick and Eternal Bast evaluate the expectations as well as the reality. Sponsors: Underdog (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 with upd...

Jimmy Butler finished with 26 points, 6 assists and 2 rebounds, while Bam Adebayo chipped in with a triple double of 14 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. The Heat led most of the 2nd half to claim the victory 121-111 over the Toronto Raptors to improve to 9-8 on the season. G reg Sylvander, Sean Rochester & Eternal Bast break down the action and discuss the key takeaways from the Heat victor...

The Miami Heat blew a big lead to a bad team (Charlotte) but Tyler Herro made enough plays at the end to escape with a win. Ethan, Greg and Brady highlight Herro's play, Jimmy Butler's weird night, Bam Adebayo's continued passivity offensively.... and a host of other issues (Jaquez, Jovic, Rozier) that made this feel like a hollow victory. Sponsors: C-ArmAndStaffing.com, RealEstateShop...

The Miami Heat made a valiant effort to compete against the Milwaukee Bucks after getting down by as many as 22 points, yet ultimately came up short 106-103 at Kasaya Center. Greg Sylvander, Eternal Bast & Digital Adel breakdown all the action. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com , RealEstateShoppeFL.com , C-ArmAndStaffing.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywher...