Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

We try the Ethan reverse jinx on several occurrences or decisions that could affect the Miami Heat this offseason. What's the worst that can happen -- so we make sure it won't? Greg Sylvander co-hosts. 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/autho...

How many absolute, no question 1A players are there in the NBA? Ethan and Alex go through the list .... and see if it explains why the Miami Heat have been so all-in on trading for Giannis. 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 • ...

The Boston Celtics were stunningly eliminated by the Philadelphia 76ers, blowing a 3-1 series lead. Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo look at the Heat ramifications -- from perceptions about the East, to three-point shooting binges to the Giannis sweepstakes. Sponsors:  •  RealMerchantServices .com •  PrizePicks.com   (code: FIVE) Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for  Sports Illustrated  he...

In a continuing series, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander evaluate the rosters and intentions of two teams that just got knocked out of the first round -- Portland and Denver -- and how Miami could be impacted. Sponsors: •  RealMerchantServices.com •  PrizePicks.com   (code: FIVE) Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for  Sports Illustrated  here! •  https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-...

Kevin Durant had a strong regular season with the Rockets, but was injured in the playoffs -- and that wasn't all that fell apart for him and Houston. Is it time for the Heat to circle back there? Or could Houston get aggressive and impede the Heat's path to Giannis? Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander start a series about eliminated teams. Sponsors: • PrizePicks.com (code: FIVE) • Water Cle...

In the last episode of the season, Miami Heat hopeful Jahmir Young discusses his season with Ethan Skolnick -- including his securing of a standard contract right before it finished. Sponsors: • EricRubenstein.com 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://w...

In the latest installment of the Heat's internal improvement episodes with Brady Hawk, Ethan and Brady discuss the rookie season (and potential) of guard Kasparas Jakucionis. 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/hea...

It's never happened. The Miami Heat have never moved up in the lottery. Is there a first time for it? And what would the Heat do if they got that pick? Move it for a star like Giannis? Ethan Skolnick brings Eternal Bast on to share his theories. Sponsors: • PrizePicks.com (code: FIVE) • Water Clean Up of Florida Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for  Sports Illustrated  here! •  https...

For the first time, long-time Miami Herald sportswriter joins Ethan Skolnick on Five on the Floor, for a 40-minute conversation about where the Miami Heat stand, what's gone wrong and how they reach previous heights.  Sponsors: • PrizePicks.com (code: FIVE) • Water Clean Up of Florida Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for  Sports Illustrated  here! •  https://www.si.com/nba/heat/autho...

The NBA is making drastic changes to reduce tanking, and the details of a proposal have been reported by ESPN. Ethan and Alex go through the possible ramifications, specifically how they will impact a team with the Miami Heat's philosophy. Sponsors: • PrizePicks.com (code: FIVE) • RealMerchantServices.com Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for  Sports Illustrated  here! •  https://www....

In another episode following the Pat Riley press conference, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander get into the reasons why the Heat president and the organization seem so focused on 2027 -- and how it affects decisions this offseason. Sponsors: • PrizePicks.com (code: FIVE) • Water Clean Up of Florida.com Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for  Sports Illustrated  here! •  https://www.si.com/...

Immediate reaction from Kaseya Center from Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk after Miami Heat president Pat Riley addressed the media for more than an hour. We set up the topics we will hit in greater depth throughout the week and the offseason. Sponsors: • PrizePicks.com (FIVE) • InsuranceByLinnette.com Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for  Sports Illustrated  here! •  https://www.si.com/nb...

In the second part of a series before Pat Riley speaks to the media for the first time in this setting in nearly a year, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander speculate on the tone of the press conference -- what he might be asked about, and what direction his answers could take. Sponsors: • GoldBelly.com (code: ONTHEFLOOR) • Water Clean Up of Florida Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for  Sp...

On the day before Pat Riley holds his annual media address, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander start by explaining the Miami Heat front office structure, in light of a lot of confusion on social media. 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/alex-tol • ...

On a recent episode of his podcast, Miami Heat great Dwyane Wade weighed in on the team's current situation. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss his comments. What's he right about? And what might he have not wanted to say? Sponsors: • GoldBelly.com (code: ONTHEFLOOR) •  PrizePicks.com (code: FIVE) Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for  Sports Illustrated  here! •  https://w...

With their draft lottery positioning set, the most plausible outcome is that the Miami Heat end up picking 13th. Ethan Skolnick and Digital Adel examine the recent history of that draft slot, and who might be available this June. Sponsors: • GoldBelly.com (code: ONTHEFLOOR) •  PrizePicks.com (code: FIVE) Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for  Sports Illustrated  here! •  https://www.si.co...

In the latest episode evaluating how Miami Heat players can improve this offseason, and what their futures are, Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk break down Jaime Jaquez Jr. Sponsors: • Water Clean Up of Florida •  PrizePicks.com (code: FIVE) Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for  Sports Illustrated  here! •  https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol •  https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/et...

It's officially the offseason, so Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe weighed in on the Heat -- and Hornets -- and suggested a trade. Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss the viability. Sponsors: • RealMerchantServices .com •  PrizePicks.com (code: FIVE) Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for  Sports Illustrated  here! •  https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol •  https://www.si.com/nba/h...

In the first of a two-part series, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander look at the methods that the eight East playoff teams to get where they are. And what the Heat can take from each. Sponsors: • Water Cleanup of Florida •  PrizePicks.com (code: FIVE) Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for  Sports Illustrated  here! •  https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol •  https://www.si.com/nba/h...

Goran Dragic, former Miami Heat point guard, now has a podcast, and his first guest was someone the Heat have been connected to. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss what Giannis said about Miami, and what it means.  Sponsors: • RealMerchantServices.com •  PrizePicks.com (code: FIVE) Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for  Sports Illustrated  here! •  https://www.si.com/nba/heat/autho...

In the first of a series of offseason episodes, Brady Hawk joins Ethan Skolnick to discuss areas that Pelle Larsson can improve -- and Ethan puts his retention chances in perspective. Sponsors: •  EricRubenstein.com •  PrizePicks.com (code: FIVE) Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for  Sports Illustrated  here! •  https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol •  https://www.si.com/nba/heat/a...

The Miami Heat held their exit interviews on Thursday, after the conclusion of their season, and every player of prominence other than Tyler Herro and Andrew Wiggins spoke. Ethan Skolnick was there, and he brings on Greg Sylvander to talk about what the coach said, and four players in particular. Sponsors: •  Water Cleanup of Florida •  PrizePicks.com (code: FIVE) Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady'...

As the Miami Heat start their exit interviews, following the 2025-26 season, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander evaluate the cap sheet, the tax situation, the options and more. Can the Heat make significant changes to contend again? Sponsors: •  RealMerchantServices.com •  PrizePicks.com (code: FIVE) Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for  Sports Illustrated  here! •  https://www.si.com/nba...

Bam Adebayo was injured, Tyler Herro missed a regulation game-winner, Davion Mitchell had a chance at the end and a lot of other stuff happened in between, but the end result is the Miami Heat season is over in the Play-in Tournament, after a 127-126 loss in Charlotte to the Hornets. Ethan, Alex, Greg and Brady went live for the last time before the offseason, to break it all down. Sponsors: •  Pr...

Ethan and Brady get you ready for the play-in game with injury, rotation, lineup and PrizePicks updates. Sponsors: •  Water Clean Up of Florida •  PrizePicks.com (code: FIVE) Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for  Sports Illustrated  here! •  https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol •  https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick •  https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawk Jo...