Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

Bam Adebayo has been dominant on both ends to start the Miami Heat season. Where has he made the most improvements? How is he different on defense? And if he continues at this level, where will he ultimately rank in Heat lore? Hosts: Ethan, Brady, Alex Sponsors: BettorEdge.com (5RSN), All Pro Construction Builders Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get updates/information/stats from the...

Now that the Heat have played 10 games, and the Bucks nine (with Dame Lillard active in seven), what are the early returns for all sides? Was Milwaukee the right fit for Lillard? Would the Heat -- 6-4 and surging -- have still gone all-in? And is anyone going to re-assess how it's playing out for Joe Cronin and Portland? Sponsors: BettorEdge.com, Manscaped (code 5RSN for both) Join us on our O...

No Kyle Lowry, no Tyler Herro, and Jimmy Butler with another ordinary performance -- but Duncan Robinson continued his head-turning play, with perhaps his strongest game yet. He showed it all off on offense, leading seven players in double figures as the Heat rallied to beat San Antonio. What's going on with Robinson? Hosts: Ethan, Greg, Brady Sponsors: ROK Esports Center, EricRubenstein.com,...

Without Tyler Herro or Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo had another huge night, and Jaime Jaquez scored a career-high 20. Also, good supporting efforts from Josh Richardson, Kyle Lowry and others as the Heat go to 5-4. Hosts: Ethan, Brady, Greg Sponsors: ROK Esports Center, InsuranceByLinnette.com, EricRubenstein.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get updates/information/stats from the 5OTF...

With Josh Richardson struggling -- and Thomas Bryant showing some defensive difficulties -- it's worth looking at some of the other minimum contract players who are getting minutes around the NBA. Some, such as Lonnie Walker and Kelly Oubre, are performing well above expectations. Did the Heat miss?  Sponsors: BettorEdge (5RSN), All Pro Construction Builders Join us on Off The Floor Discord se...

Now that Tyler Herro is out for at least two weeks, and maybe longer, should the Miami Heat fortify the roster now? Or wait? Who might be available this early? And what impact do the current standings have? Hosts: Ethan, Greg Sponsors: BettorEdge (5RSN), Water Cleanup of Florida Join us on Off The Floor Discord server! Get updates/information/stats from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat f...

While we await word on the length of Tyler Herro's absence due to a sprained ankle, Ethan and Alex evaluate the options to start, the ways to generate offense and the argument from some that Herro is "injury prone."  Sponsors: BettorEdge (5RSN), Manscaped (5RSN) Join us on Off The Floor Discord server! Get updates/information/stats from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans!...

The Miami Heat escaped with a 108-102 victory against the depleted Grizzlies, thanks to strong performances from Kyle Lowry and Bam Adebayo and a big shot from Jaime Jaquez Jr. But the story was the ankle injury suffered by Tyler Herro.  Hosts: Ethan, Greg, Alex, Brady. Sponsors: ROK ESports Center, EricRubenstein.com, InsuranceByLinnette.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pri...

This is a bonus episode for our Spanish-speaking listeners: Ricardo Montes de Oca y Alejandro Villegas repasan lo que ha sido el comienzo de esta temporada 2023-2024 del Miami Heat, que ha logrado dos sufridas victorias consecutivas tras superar a LeBron James y los Lakers en un entretenido duelo la noche del lunes. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://red...

In a two-part episode, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss the addition of Udonis Haslem to the Miami Heat front office, and assess the goals of the Heat's upcoming 9-in-10 on the road stretch. Sponsors: Water Cleanup of Florida, All Pro Construction Builders Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Miami Heat did add three players this offseason, two veterans (Josh Richardson, Thomas Bryant) and one rookie first round pick (Jaime Jaquez Jr.). Ethan, Alex and Brady evaluate them in the early season, and project whose role might increase or decrease. Sponsors: Manscaped.com (5RSN), BettorEdge.com (5RSN) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircl...

The Miami HEAT played an intense regular season matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers, ultimately coming out victorious 108-107.  Bam Adebayo led the way with a triple double, with Jimmy Butler and others providing key contributions.  Greg Sylvander, Bryan Fonseca and Sean Rochester recap the game and discuss what unfolded.  Sponsors: ROK Esports Center, A Aggressive Insurance, Eric Rubenstein Ad...

Pulled from the Five Reasons YouTube channel, the debut of Floor Crew, with Johnathan, Gad, Marco and Matt. In this episode, they discuss Tyler Herro's development, Jimmy Butler's slow start and how the team gets past 2-4. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Caleb Martin, counted on to anchor the bench, remains out with a knee issue entering Monday's home game with the Lakers. Ethan, Greg and Brady discuss who should be counted on most with Martin out, and whose minutes he might take when he returns. Sponsors: BettorEdge (5RSN), Water Cleanup of Florida Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/pr...

The Miami HEAT defeated the Washington Wizards in first game of the in season tournament.  Greg Sylvander and Eternal recap the action and discuss the Heat's victory to improve to 2-3 on the season. Sponsors: ROK Esports Center, A Aggressive Insurance, Eric Rubenstein Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As the Heat enter the weekend at 1-4, we went to our new Discord feed to ask fans for their favorite quick fix trade ideas. Ethan and Alex debate some deals with Detroit, Utah, Washington, Minnesota and Indiana that could work, most of which involve Kyle Lowry. Sponsors: BettorEdge.com (5RSN), Manscaped.com (5RSN) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redci...

Bonus Episode: Five Reasons Sports Network presents Floors Yours, a weekly NBA-focused show on the Five Reasons YouTube channel hosted by Bryan Fonseca, Timothy Bain, Sean Rochester and Tony Schwartz. On this episode, they discuss the first week of NBA games, the Miami Heat's slow start, the fallout from the James Harden trade, and more around the league Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircl...

Tyler Herro is having his best offensive season, but it's not translating to winning, and it appears that Jimmy Butler is in retreat mode. What can the Heat do to get each more involved in the offense with each other? Or is this a systemic issue that can't be fixed? And, at 1-4, what are the other players' roles in it? Sponsors: All Pro Construction Builders, BettorEdge.com (5RSN) Adve...

The Miami Heat did some good things Wednesday in building a 16-point loss, but fell apart down the stretch against a Brooklyn team missing 3 starters and a rotation player. Tyler Herro's 30, Bam Adebayo's strong all-around game and a better effort from Jimmy Butler... all not enough. So what now? Ethan, Greg and Sean assess the fallout. Sponsors: ROK ESports Center, EricRubenstein.com, Ins...

With the Miami Heat off on Halloween before a 3-game homestand, Ethan, Alex, Brady discuss Jimmy Butler, the offense, the injuries and more. What spooks us? Sponsors: WaterCleanup of Florida, BettorEdge.com (5RSN) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

No Bam Adebayo in Milwaukee, so the Miami Heat needed plenty from Jimmy Butler and Tyler Herro against Dame, Giannis and the Bucks. But they only got it from Herro -- and the subs in a mad late scramble. Ethan, Alex and Brady talk about Herro's night, and what's going on with Butler during a slow start to the season. Plus, Josh Richardson debuts. Sponsors: ROK Esports Center, InsuranceByLi...

The Miami Heat are 1-2, and have a growing number of injuries. Plus, with Jimmy Butler missing a game, and being subpar in another, Tyler Herro has had to carry the offensive burden and his efficiency is down. With the Bucks next, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss what's concerning, and what might still work out. Sponsors: Water Cleanup of Florida, BettorEdge.com (5RSN) Advertising Inq...

After watching the game live with fans on Playback.tv/5RSN, Greg, Alex & Brady jump on to discuss what went wrong in Minnesota, where the Heat were missing Butler, Love, Martin, Richardson & Highsmith, what we saw from Bam and Tyler, and what stood out from Jovic, Jaquez and Cain's performances. Sponsors: A Aggressive Insurance, ROK Esports Center, Eric Rubenstein, personal injury atto...

The MIami HEAT lost a valiant effort in Boston, 119-111 on Friday night. Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro led the way in a highly competitive matchup between two Eastern Conference Rivals.  Greg Sylvander & Brady Hawk (along with a couple of surprise appearances) break down the action and discuss the highs and lows of the HEAT's game in Boston.  Sponsors: A Aggressive Insurance, Eric Rubenstien...

The Miami HEAT opened the regular season with a 103-102 victory over the Detroit Pistons. In a game of ups and downs, the HEAT held on the earn their first clutch win of the season (no surprise). Greg Sylvander, Sean Rochester, Matt Hanifan and Eternal recap the action and discuss all the details of the HEAT's first win.  Sponsored by: ROK Esports Center, A Aggressive Insurance and Eric Rubens...