Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

In the fourth installment of our #ThankYouDWade series, former Miami Heat guard Norris Cole joins to talk about his three seasons playing with Dwyane Wade during the Big 3 era. What make Wade still great then? And how did he impact Cole's career?  Sponsors: E3EnergyCubes.com, InsuranceByLinnette.com, BettorEdge (5RSN), All Pro Construction Builders Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/...

In the third installment of our #ThankYouDWade series in advance of Dwyane Wade's induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame, Miami Heat PA man Mike Baiamonte joins Timothy Bain, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander to discuss the best moments. Including the dunk over Anderson Varejao and "This is My House." Baiamonte saw every Wade basket in a Heat uniform, live. Sponsors: BettorEdge.com...

In the second episode of a series prior to Dwyane Wade's Hall of Fame induction, Jorge Sedano joins Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander to recall the best and worst moments of Dwyane Wade's "Flash" era alongside Shaquille O'Neal from 2004 to 2008. Including the 2006 Finals MVP. Sponsors: ChiropracticKeystone.com, PrizePicks (FIVE), InsuranceByLinnette.com Advertising Inquiries: h...

In the first of a series of episodes leading up to Dwyane Wade's Hall of Fame induction, Tony Fiorentino takes Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander through Wade's first season, from his drafting out of Marquette to his breakout in the playoffs. Sponsors: MarcBrownPa.com, InsuranceByLinnette.com and BettorEdge.com (5RSN) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: ht...

Ethan Skolnick is back from vacation, so he and Alex Toledo try to find answers to a simple question: what are the Blazers doing? Why would they take Dame Lillard to training camp, not just because of the distractions, but also because they're in danger of losing their pick if they win too much this season? Shouldn't they be in a full rebuild? Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, Mozaics.com...

Today, Bam Adebayo & Udonis Haslem were both interviewed while attending Adebayo’s youth basketball camp. Media was able to ask questions regarding Dame Lillard and we got interesting soundbites from both players.  Greg, Alex & Brady listen to the comments & discuss their thoughts on each. They also talk about Josh Richardson’s recent comments and how he has yet to be able to choose hi...

Recently, The Ringer released their list of the Top 125 players in the NBA. Greg, Alex, Brady & Eternal break down the list from top to bottom. The fellas review all the Heat player rankings and predict who isn’t on the list this year who will be next year.  Sponsors: BettorEdge (5RSN) & Water Clean Up of Florida WCUFL.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-O...

As the Miami Heat and Portland Trailblazers continue to engage in a staring contest regarding the Damian Lillard trade. A sticking point thus far is compensation, including Miami's two young players Nikola Jovic & Jaime Jaquez Jr.  Greg Sylvander & Brady Hawk discuss both players, pros & cons to keeping both and finally go on record on who they would rather keep in Miami long term....

In a rare solo act, Greg Sylvander brings you up to speed on the latest reports related to the Damian Lillard pursuit. The focus being on both recent reports from Woj & Shams.  Sponsors: Prize Picks (FIVE) & Bettor Edge (5RSN) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bam Adebayo has wanted his friend Dame Lillard to join him in Miami. What does it mean for Adebayo if Lillard comes? And what if Lillard doesn't? Ethan, Alex, Greg and Brady discuss the ways Bam's game might change. Sponsors: All Pro Construction Builders, BettorEdge (5RSN), OceansFinest.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privac...

Friday, Shams Charania reported that the NBA had sent a memo to all 30 teams stating that it had warned Dame Lillard and his agent Aaron Goodwin about perceived public comments related to him only being willing to play for the Miami Heat. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander break down the ramifications, with an emphasis on the Heat's history of being targeted by the league. Sponsors: OceansFines...

BetAg Online has released over-unders for the NBA season, so Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo go through their top 10 teams, including the Miami Heat. Which to play over, or under? And how does the Dame Lillard possibility affect the number? Sponsors: Mozaics.com, MarcBrownPa.com and PrizePicks (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privac...

Dwyane Wade goes into the Basketball Hall of Fame in a couple of weeks, and he seems to be on people's minds. First, Paul Pierce was making silly comparisons of himself to Wade. Now, former NBA player turned podcaster Jeff Teague is saying James Harden is better than Wade was. Huh? Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and guest host Eternal Bast shoot it all down, better than Harden would in a playo...

Ethan, Alex and Brady take 10 questions from their subscriber Off the Floor feed. They range from the Dame Lillard timeline, to Jamal Cain's role this season, to why the Heat are waiting on other free agents, to which players need to improve the most. Sponsors: UBreakWheelFix.com, Water Cleanup of Florida, Prize Picks (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out...

Jaylen Brown signed a mega-extension with the Boston Celtics that has ripples across the NBA. Ethan, Greg and Alex discuss whether it's a good deal for Boston, and how it officially removes the Celtics from any contention for Dame Lillard. And then they look at whether the Heat can keep Tyler Herro out of a Lillard trade, as the Blazers' options for a "savior deal" seemingly contin...

Ethan, Alex and Brady have had enough of all the double standards when it comes to Dame Lillard's decision to leave the Portland Trail Blazers.... and to ask to be traded to the Miami Heat. Why is it only a problem when it's Miami? And have you seen the list of players Lillard's been given as teammates in Portland? It's time for some callouts. Sponsors: All Pro Construction Builder...

With the news that Andy Elisburg has received a promotion, it made Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander wonder: who is the most important person in the organization now? Is it Pat Riley? The Arison family? Erik Spoelstra? Elisburg? Adam Simon? Anyone else? There are good answers, but maybe not just one. Sponsors: Mozaics.com, PrizePicks (five), MarcBrownPa.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle...

After earning a regular contract and having a dynamic summer league, Orlando Robinson is ready to take the next step: a consistent frontcourt role with the Miami Heat, in support of and maybe alongside Bam Adebayo. Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo speak to Robinson for 30 minutes about his path to Miami, his goals, his Jimmy Butler welcome to the Heat moment, his musical taste (Marvi...

ESPN's Kendrick Perkins is at it again, hyping the Milwaukee Bucks over the Miami Heat -- Dame Lillard or no Dame Lillard -- even though the Heat have beaten the Bucks two out of three times in the past four postseasons. So, Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo evaluate the Eastern Conference. Is there anyone to be scared about? Also, Alex looks at some low-end players who may be released and availa...

Whether a Dame Lillard trade is made or not, the Miami Heat frontcourt will look different. Have they upgraded? Can Thomas Bryant and Orlando Robinson fortify a weak spot from last season? And if Nikola Jovic stays, what will his role be? Ethan and Brady go through it. Sponsors: All Pro Construction Builders, Water Cleanup of Florida, Prize Picks (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com...

As we wait and wait and wait for a Dame Lillard trade, Tyler Herro is waiting too. And Heat fans are taking sides. Has Herro been treated unfairly in this process? Or will this work out for the best for everyone? Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss. Sponsors: OceansFinest.com, UBreakWheelFix.com, PrizePicks (five) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://re...

Sean Rochester joins Ethan Skolnick from Las Vegas to evaluate the Miami Heat's summer league performers so far. Will Orlando Robinson and Jamal Cain get regular roles? Who is winning the point guard battle? And will we be hearing the names Peterson and Audige? Sponsors: ChiropracticKeystone.com, BettorEdge.com (5RSN), PrizePicks (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Priva...

As Blazers GM Joe Cronin continues to canvas the NBA for other teams, in an effort to create leverage against the Miami Heat, we ask the question: what happens if Miami hasn't acquired Dame Lillard by training camp? How awkward will it be, with Kyle Lowry, Tyler Herro, Duncan Robinson and others returning? Does that force Miami's hand?  Sponsors: MarcBrownPA.com, BettorEdge (5RSN), PrizePi...

What have the Miami Heat done best in the transaction game since Pat Riley arrived in 1995? Grabbing disgruntled stars, by one means or another. Now they're in on Dame Lillard, and Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander found positive precedents in the way they played the pursuits of Alonzo Mourning, Shaquille O'Neal, Jimmy Butler, Goran Dragic and more. Sponsors: UBreakWheelFix.com, Water Clea...

After Blazers GM Joe Cronin addressed the media at Las Vegas Summer League, Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo dissect his comments. How is he trying to get leverage? What happens next? Sponsors: MortgageByArash.com, BettorEdge.com (5RSN), Mozaics.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy