Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk give you their predictions for the Miami Heat season, within two hours of tipoff. Sponsor: ROK Esports Center Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Alex & Brady dig deep into the Heat's defense: could it be better than it has been? We went through their usage of different defensive schemes with the updated personnel (and starting lineup) before going up/down on their defensive stats in the 2nd half of the show. Sponsors: Manscaped (5RSN), ROK Esports Center (Come out to the watch party this Friday for Heat-Celtics, 2K Tournament after...

Pat Riley spoke to the Miami Herald and South Florida Sun-Sentinel prior to the season opener, to explain the summer and look forward. And the fan base didn't take it especially well. Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss what Riley said, and maybe what he meant to say. Sponsors: ROK ESports Center, BettorEdge.com (5rsn) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: h...

Ethan, Alex and Brady review last season's 25th ranked offense, and project the areas in which it may improve. Also, they project everyone's points per game. Is it time for Tyler Herro, not Jimmy Butler, to lead the team in scoring? Sponsors: ROK ESports Center, All Pro Construction Builders Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privac...

Well, it appears the Miami Heat are prioritizing point guard, after all -- promoting Dru Smith to a guaranteed spot over Jamal Cain, and trending toward Kyle Lowry in the starting lineup. Ethan, Alex and Greg discuss the choices, the Gabe Vincent departure in retrospect, and the impact on others. Sponsors: Manscaped.com (5RSN) and BettorEdge.com (5RSN) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/...

After watching the game with fans on Playback.tv/5RSN, Greg, Alex & Brady discussed the Rockets' young core, preseason developments from Bam & Tyler, who makes the final roster and doesn't and RJ Hampton's big game to cap off the preseason. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, ROK Esports Center Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcir...

On a day that the Miami Heat got injury news (some good, some bad) about Josh Richardson and Haywood Highsmith, Ethan, Brady and Greg debate who the team could least afford to lose for a month this season. Sponsors: ROK ESports, Water Cleanup of Florida Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the first half of the episode, hear from Ethan Skolnick on Starting Five on the Five Reasons YouTube channel, as he grades the Miami Heat's preseason so far. In the second half, Heat executive VP of broadcasting joins Ethan to discuss the unveiling of the Jack Ramsey Memorial Media Center. Sponsors: All Pro Construction Builders, PrizePicks (FIVE), Manscaped Advertising Inquiries: https://r...

Nate Duncan from Dun'd on Podcast joins Ethan Skolnick and Sean Rochester for an outside and analytical look at the Miami Heat. And some NBA takeaways, as the preseason continues. Sponsors: ROK Esports Center, BettorEdge (5RSN) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Now that the Miami Heat are through three preseason games, Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Brady Hawk identify the five trends so far, and what could throw a wrinkle in each. Sponsors: Manscaped.com (5RSN), Water Cleanup of Florida Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In preseason game number 3, the Miami HEAT defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 132-124 behind a balanced attack highlighted by peak performances from Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo.  Greg Sylvander, Matt Hanifan & Eternal recap the all the action and discuss the less heralded players that made an impact for Miami tonight.  Sponsors: ROK E Sports Center, A Aggressive Insurance Advertising Inquiries: ht...

Now that Jamal Cain had a strong performance in San Antonio, has he secured a guaranteed roster for the Miami Heat? Or should Cole Swider, RJ Hampton or someone else be in that discussion? And who gets the three two-way deals? Ethan and Alex evaluate. Sponsors: BettorEdge (5RSN), PrizePicks (FIVE), All Pro Construction Builders Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:...

ESPN has released its annual NBA Rank, and three Miami Heat players made the cut. But were they put in the right spots? Ethan Skolnick is joined by Alex Toledo and Eternal Bast to discuss whether they got it right on Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro and others. Sponsors: ROK Esports Center, BettorEdge (5RSN), PrizePicks (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt...

Both are dealing with injuries now but, when healthy, who contributes quicker for the Miami Heat? 2022 first round pick Niko Jovic? Or 2023 first round pick Jaime Jaquez Jr? Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk evaluate. Sponsors: Manscaped, BettorEdge (5RSN), PrizePicks (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One of the best shooters in Miami Heat history, Wayne Ellington, is the newest member of the Heat's staff. He joins Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo to discuss his path, the art of shooting, his big games against the Big 3 and more. Sponsors: WaterCleanup of Florida Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

After having watched the game live with 5OTF fans (on Playback.tv/5RSN), Greg, Alex, Eternal & Matt Hanifan go over Jaime Jaquez's impressive debut, Cole Swider's 17 4th quarter points and some others who stood out. Sponsors: Insurance By Linnette, ROK Esports Center Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ethan Skolnick hosted Starting Five on the Five Reasons YouTube channel on Tuesday morning, and discussed the prospect of a Tyler Herro breakout in his fifth season. Sponsors: All Pro Construction Builders & PrizePicks (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Miami Heat held their Red, White and Pink scrimmage for cancer research and, even though it was loose, a few players stood out. Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk saw it live, and they zero in on Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez and Cole Swider. Sponsors: BettorEdge (5RSN), PrizePicks (FIVE), Water Cleanup of Florida Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle....

Now that the official training camp is over, the real evaluations begin for the Miami Heat. Erik Spoelstra believes he has a deep, versatile roster. How will he use it in the first public intrasquad scrimmage Monday and the preseason game against Charlotte on Tuesday? Who do we want to see more of? Who will pop? Sponsors: ROK ESports Center, Manscaped, PrizePicks (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: http...

On the last day of Heat training camp at FAU, Brady got the chance to talk to Tyler Herro one-on-one. The second half of the episode features the last Media Day interview we haven't put out, with new Heat big man Thomas Bryant. Sponsors: PrizePicks (FIVE), BettorEdge (5RSN) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Those who follow Five on the Floor know that Ethan isn't the biggest fan of James Harden as a basketball player. But now there's a drumbeat among Miami Heat fans for the team to trade for him. Is this real? And what's more real, that or Ethan's hair? Greg and Alex join. Sponsors: All Pro Construction Builders, PrizePIcks (FIVE), Water Cleanup of Florida Advertising Inquiries: https...

Erik Spoelstra said it flatly Thursday at training camp: "We think we are deeper than last season." Is he right? And will the Heat regret not paying Gabe Vincent to stay? Plus, at media day, the guys sat down with guard prospect RJ Hampton, a former first round pick. Sponsors: ROK ESports Center, BettorEdge (5RSN), PrizePicks (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Priva...

On the 3rd day of Miami Heat training camp, Kevin Love sat down with Ethan Skolnick for a conversation about his career, this Heat team and his potential Hall of Fame future. Also: Alex Toledo interviews Heat shooting hopeful Drew Peterson. Sponsors: BettorEdge (5RSN), PrizePicks (FIVE), Manscaped Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As training camp continues at FAU, Ethan, Alex & Brady got a chance to talk to a few of the guys about this upcoming season and more. Sponsors: PrizePicks (FIVE), BettorEdge (5RSN) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

At Heat Media Day, Ethan, Brady & Alex got the chance to sit down individually with Caleb Martin and Haywood Highsmith, going over their roles this season and Jimmy's hair among other things. Sponsors: PrizePicks (FIVE), BettorEdge (5RSN) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy