Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

On the first day of Miami Heat training camp in Boca Raton, Kyle Lowry made it clear. He sees himself as the starting point guard for the Miami Heat. The Heat don't seem so sure. Ethan, Alex and Greg discuss. In the second part of the episode, Brady Hawk and Ethan chat with first round pick Jaime Jaquez Jr. Sponsors: WaterCleanup of Florida Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands P...

At media day, Ethan, Alex and Brady interview two players who could play important roles this season. One returning, Josh Richardson. And one emerging, Nikola Jovic. Sponsors: BettorEdge (5RSN), PrizePicks (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

After spending Media Day in Miami, Ethan, Brady and Alex are joined by Greg to discuss five people who played a role -- four by speaking, and one by not. Thoughts on "Emo" Jimmy Butler, Erik Spoelstra, Tyler Herro, Bam Adebayo... and Kyle Lowry. Sponsors: All Pro Construction Builders, ROK Esports Center Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcirc...

Portland made another trade of a star guard to one of Miami's East rivals, this time Jrue Holiday to the Boston Celtics. So how do the Heat compete with the Bucks (with Dame Lillard) and Celtics (with Holiday)? And which is the tougher task? Ethan Skolnick is joined by Brady Hawk and Eternal Bast to discuss. Sponsors: BettorEdge (5RSN), PrizePicks (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircl...

Now that the roster is the roster entering training camp, Ethan, Greg, Alex and Brady examine it for upside. What would change their trajectory? Is it a young player? Or is it more from one of the core guys?  Sponsors: BettorEdge (5RSN), PrizePicks (FIVE), Water Cleanup of Florida Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

With Dame Lillard off the table, and no superstar addition in sight, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander debate a topic that has Heat fans evenly split: is Jimmy Butler's title window closed, as he entered his 4th Miami season? Or can the Heat still open it some? And how far will they go to do so? Sponsors: Biscayne Bay Brewing, BettorEdge (5RSN), PrizePicks (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: https:/...

Well, now we know more about what happened. Reports from The Athletic and Bleacher Report (the latter from Dame Lillard confidant Chris Haynes) explain what really happened behind the scenes between Lillard, the Blazers and the Miami Heat. Ethan, Alex, Greg and Bryan Fonseca break down the revelations, none of which look good for Portland. Does it affect how we see the Heat's role? Sponsors: A...

Dame Lillard was finally traded.... and it wasn't to the Miami Heat. The Portland Trail Blazers sent their long-time star guard to the Milwaukee Bucks to play with Giannis, for a package that didn't look as good as what the Heat could have offered. So who's at fault? And can the Heat pivot and recover? Ethan, Greg, Brady and Alex sift through it, and there's not much to be pleased...

Josh Eberley (of NBA Canada and Hoop Mag) riled up some Miami Heat fans with his tweet that the Heat could miss the playoffs if they don't deal for Dame Lillard. Ethan, Greg and Brady welcome him to the podcast to explain, and also cover the latest on the saga -- with Ethan dropping an update on Buddy Hield. Sponsors: Biscayne Bay Brewing, BettorEdge (5RSN), PrizePicks (FIVE) Advertising Inqui...

With more reports of the Toronto Raptors zeroing in on Dame Lillard, Michael Grange (SportsNet in Toronto) joins Ethan, Alex and Greg to discuss his latest piece on the subject -- and all the latest information. Would Lillard report to the Raptors? Would they give up Scottie Barnes? And what are the odds they pull this off, as the Miami Heat wait? Sponsors: Biscayne Bay Brewing, PrizePicks (FIVE),...

Seeking a different perspective on the Damian Lillard saga, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander welcome Matt Moore (@HPBasketball), whose opinions during the process have riled some on #HeatTwitter. For an hour, they discuss who's right, who's wrong and how this may end. Sponsors: PrizePicks (FIVE) and Water Cleanup of Florida Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt...

After a lot of optimism, Miami Heat fans freaked out on social media Friday about rumors of other teams (notably Toronto) swooping in and getting Dame Lillard. Is it reasonable to panic? Should the Heat capitulate and go all in? Would Portland deal with them anyway? Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo try to settle nerves, some of which are their own. Sponsors: BettorEdge (5RSN), Water...

With everything still fluid, Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Eternal Bast evaluate the latest information and outside reports about Dame Lillard, the Miami Heat, Buddy Hield and others -- a little over a week prior to training camp.  Sponsors: BettorEdge (5RSN), PrizePicks (FIVE), Biscayne Bay Brewing If you want more exclusive Miami Heat content, join our Off The Floor feed here: https://winno.ap...

With more murmurs of a trade being imminent, Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk explored how Jimmy Butler and Dame Lillard will fit, on and off the court. Sponsors: BettorEdge (5RSN), PrizePicks (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Recently, four ESPN writers and ESPN cap analyst Bobby Marks proposed and evaluated four potential Dame Lillard trades, one to the Miami Heat and three to other teams. Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo evaluate those evaluations. Sponsors: BettorEdge (5RSN), PrizePicks (FIVE), Water Cleanup of Florida Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ethan and Alex go over Kelly Oubre's signing with the Philadelphia 76ers and the idea that the Toronto Raptors are the "mystery team" that has been rumored for Damian Lillard. Sponsors: BettorEdge (5RSN), PrizePicks (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One player we know will be on the roster this season? Josh Richardson. He's back, and he will have a different role. Maybe as a starter. Ethan, Alex and Brady discuss what "Rook 2" can offer, at age 30. Sponsors: Water Clean Up of Florida, PrizePicks (FIVE), BettorEdge (5RSN) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Miami Heat are about championships. But are fans OK with going for it, if it means some down seasons afterward? Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Eternal Bast discuss.  Sponsors: All Pro Construction Builders, BettorEdge (5RSN), PrizePicks (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander are joined by Eric Brandt, host of the Blazers- themed YouTube show Blazers Uprise, to chronicle the path to Dame Lillard's dissatisfaction in Portland. And why he finally asked to be traded, to the Miami Heat. Sponsors: Biscayne Bay Brewing, PrizePicks (FIVE), Water Cleanup of Florida Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: http...

It's September 15 and, as we predicted, there's more Dame Lillard chatter now. Ethan, Greg and Alex discuss the latest podcasts and a report from ESPN insider Woj that seem to indicate this is moving at the pace we predicted. What's next? Sponsors: Biscayne Bay Brewing, BettorEdge (5RSN), PrizePicks (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://r...

On Jimmy Butler's 34th birthday, Ethan, Greg and Brady go through some of Jimmy Butler's most memorable moments, on and off the court. What has made him such a good fit in Miami with the Heat? Sponsors: Biscayne Bay Brewing, BettorEdge, PrizePicks (FIVE), Water Cleanup of Florida. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the second installment of our Jimmy Butler Week series, Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk discuss how Jimmy Butler can still improve, on both offense and defense, as he turns 34. And where does he rank in the league? Sponsors: Biscayne Bay Brewing, BettorEdge (5RSN), PrizePicks (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Recording from the ROK ESports Center, Ethan and Alex go over how the Heat can optimize and conserve Jimmy Butler as he ages, especially with the NBA's new rest rules, and what needs to be done to get him a championship. Sponsors: All Pro Construction Builders, PrizePicks (FIVE), BettorEdge (5RSN) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/priv...

On Monday night, the hosts of Five on the Floor hosted a 2-hour Dame Lillard conversation on Playback (Playback. TV/5RSN). We clipped the first 30 minutes: Ethan Skolnick setting the table with everything he's heard from the Miami Heat perspective. Sponsors: BettorEdge (5RSN), PrizePicks (five) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As a starter for the Serbian national team, Nikola Jovic advanced to the Finals before his team lost to Germany. What did we learn about Jovic during the tournament? And what should it mean for his value, for Portland and Miami? Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander are joined by Bryan Fonseca and Eternal Bast. Sponsors: All Pro Construction Builders, BettorEdge (5RSN), PrizePicks (FIVE) Advertising I...