Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

Jaime Jaquez, Jr. and Tyler Herro are expected back soon, and Josh Richardson not long after that. What does that mean for Pelle Larsson and Alec Burks in particular? Ethan, Alex and Brady project their roles. Sponsors: RealEstateShoppeFL.com and PrizePicks.com (promo code: FIVE, or just click here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/FIVE ) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusiv...

Howard Beck (new to The Ringer) recently divided all the NBA teams into tiers, based on the clarity of their direction. He had the Miami Heat in the fourth of five tiers: the Stained Glass Tier, where it looks a little fuzzy in the light. Ethan Skolnick speaks with Howard about all the tiers, and why he put the Heat where he did. Sponsors: BettorEdge.com (5RSN) and Water Cleanup of Florida Join us...

In the last of our interview series from Miami Heat media day and training camp, Ethan, Brady and Alex speak with 2015 second-round pick Josh Richardson and 2024 first round pick Kel'el Ware.  Sponsor: PrizePicks.com (promo code: FIVE, or simply click here: ( https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/FIVE ) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with upd...

Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander break down the Miami Heat's roster one of the ways that the team does it: by age bracket. Is this the most balanced group in that sense, since a team more than 20 years ago? (They also address some social media chatter that came out of the "Starting Five" series on Netflix, featuring Jimmy Butler). Sponsors: UBreakWheelFix.com, PrizePicks.com (promo co...

In a game in which Erik Spoelstra nearly evenly distributed minutes between 15 players (and played two others), Kel'el Ware jumped out with a three-block possession. Is he showing he should get playing time in the regular season? Ethan, Alex and Greg wrap up the game, and start the Ware debate. Sponsors: UBreakWheelFix.com, PrizePicks.com (promo code: FIVE, or click here: https://prizepicks.on...

Ethan Skolnick and Sean Rochester review the results of the annual NBA GM survey. A lot of praise for Erik Spoelstra and some for Bam Adebayo, but absent elsewhere. Did the GMs get it right? Sponsors: WaterCleanup of Florida, PrizePicks.com (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with o...

Ethan, Brady & Alex wrap up what was an interesting scrimmage, including Bam launching from three and Arizona teammates Pelle Larsson and Keshad Johnson each showing out. Sponsors: Water Clean Up of Florida, PrizePicks, (direct promo code link: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/FIVE ) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insi...

We'll get a look at some different lineup at Monday's Red, White & Pink scrimmage. Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk speak about what they'll find most interesting tonight. Sponsors: UBreakWheelFix.com and Water Cleanup of Florida Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other...

In another set of interviews from Miami Heat media day, Ethan, Alex and Brady speak with the two newcomers from the University of Arizona (Pelle Larsson & Keshad Johnson) together, and then with former first-round pick Nasir Little. Sponsors: Water Clean Up of Florida Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF...

Two more interviews from Ethan Skolnick from the Miami Heat's training camp in the Bahamas. First, Jaime Jaquez Jr. on his goals for his second season. Then, Kevin Love on playing 17 years, and what it means to him. Sponsors: UBreakWheelFix.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with...

Three short interviews from Miami Heat training camp in the Bahamas. First, a short clip Bam Adebayo on his time with the Olympics with Erik Spoelstra. Then a short 1-on-1 with Erik Spoelstra on what he took from the routines of LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Steve Kerr and Kevin Durant as an Olympics assistant. And finally, a quick walkaway with Tyler Herro about something Brady Hawk noticed: he ch...

The latest in our interview series. At media day, Ethan Skolnick, Brady Hawk & Alex Toledo spoke to third-year forward Nikola Jovic about his growth, his role, his future and more. Also, an interview with Josh Christopher, the former first round pick who was the summer league MVP and earned a two-way spot. Sponsors: PrizePicks (FIVE) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive i...

Terry Rozier is in his first Miami Heat training camp, after his 2023-24 midseason acquisition. And he's heard the doubters. Ethan Skolnick speaks with him in the Bahamas. Bonus: a conversation with another point guard, Isaiah Stevens, after Stevens impressed in summer league. Sponsor: BettorEdge.com (5RSN) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along w...

To start our series of exclusive player interviews, Ethan Skolnick, Brady Hawk and Alex Toledo spoke to a couple of Miami Heat mainstays, Duncan Robinson and Haywood Highsmith.  Sponsor: PrizePicks.com (code: FIVE) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans! https://t.co/izwg...

Erik Spoelstra was definitive on Media Day. He wants to see if the quartet of Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro and Terry Rozier can work together. Ethan Skolnick, on the scene at training camp in Nassau, is joined by Alex Toledo and Brady Hawk to discuss the possibilities and limitations of that group, and who should be the fifth on the floor with them. Sponsors: UBreakWheelFix.com and RealE...

Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo go over what transpired on what was a quiet, yet eventual Media Day, including Jimmy Butler's delayed appearance and Tyler Herro acing the day. Sponsors: Water CleanUp of Florida, BettorEdge (5RSN) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans!...

We are finally at Miami Heat media day. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander review expectations for prior Heat seasons, and what would mark success in 2024-25. Sponsors: RealEstateShoppeFL.com & Water Cleanup of Florida  Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans! https://t...

Terry Rozier is healthy enough for 5-on-5 now, and has two seasons remaining on his contract. But he's also in his 30s. Will he prove this season that he's a long-term Miami Heat solution at the point guard position? Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo look at his history, his role and more. Sponsors: UBreakWheelFix.com, BettorEdge.com (5RSN) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exc...

Tim Hardaway, the former Miami Heat star point guard, put it out there on a podcast, saying that Pat Riley is tired of Jimmy Butler. With media day approaching, Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and special guest Michael Hall (@MusicByMercy) discuss the vibe between Butler and the Heat at this stage, and how Butler should handle questions about his extension. Also, a focus on "Mercy" and his...

Kevin Love vs. Kel'el Ware? Alec Burks vs. Josh Richardson? And of course, Duncan Robinson vs. Tyler Herro? Which are the Miami Heat's most interesting training camp battles, and how will they play out? Ethan, Brady and Alex project. Sponsors: PrizePicks (FIVE), UBreakWheelFix.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insig...

Yahoo! ranked all the #1, 2 and 3 options in the NBA. Did they get it right on Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro? Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander run through the list. Was it too kind to Bam? Too hard on Herro? Sponsors: Water Cleanup of Florida, BettorEdge.com (5RSN) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from th...

There seems to be a consensus that there are anywhere between five and seven teams that enter the season in a stronger position than the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference? Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk look at their weaknesses, and the chances the Heat can move ahead of each of them: from Boston down to Indiana. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five) and UBreakWheelFix.com Join us on our Off The Floor...

The Miami Heat made some news Monday, announcing major arena improvements, including theater lighting and a fireball; and signing former first-round pick Nasir Little. Is Little's addition a sign they're looking at different types of projects? Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss. Sponsors: BettorEdge.com (5RSN), RealEstateShoppeFL.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exc...

It's a triggering phrase among a segment of Miami Heat fans: "run it back." Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander review this Heat build, compared to others, to try to define what running it back actually means, and whether that's what the Heat have done. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five), RealEstateShoppeFL.com  Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider informa...

Zach Lowe of ESPN recently suggested the Miami Heat could take another run at Dame Lillard during the season, if the Milwaukee Bucks struggle more than expected. That got us thinking about other buy-low trade targets, if the Heat are looking to add pieces. Ethan, Alex and Brady host. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five) and Water Cleanup of Florida Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclu...