Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

We know it's not done yet. But if the Miami Heat consummate a Dame Lillard deal, how would they fill out the lineups and rotations? And how would Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo benefit with those combinations? Ethan, Alex and Brady examine the possibilities. Sponsors: MarcBrownPA.com, UBreakWheelFix.com and PrizePicks (five) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:...

Orlando Robinson scored 36 points in a summer league win, in which top prospect (and possible trade candidate) Nikola Jovic suffered a minor injury. Ethan, Alex, Greg and Brady focus on that and, of course, on the latest with Dame Lillard. Sponsors: OceansFinest.com, Mozaics.com and PrizePicks (five) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/priva...

The NBA's free agent moratorium is over, and business is being finalized. Where does the Miami Heat's pursuit of Dame Lillard stand? Ethan, Greg and Alex project how this will play out. Sponsors: MortgageByArash.com, PrizePicks (five), Closure Investigative Agency Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ethan, Greg and Alex are joined by Yossi Gozlan of HoopsHype to discuss the other teams that could be involved in a Dame Lillard trade, and why that could help the Miami Heat. Sponsors: UBreakWheelFix.com, Water Cleanup of Florida, PrizePicks (five) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the first game of the Miami Heat's summer league season, the past two first round picks (Nikola Jovic and Jaime Jaquez Jr.) both were exceptional. But what does it mean, with a Dame Lillard trade still looming? Should Miami try to keep one, or both, even if it means losing Caleb Martin? Ethan, Greg, Alex and Brady assess their games, and try to project what's next. Sponsors: Mozaics.com...

Aaron Fentress, who covers the Portland Trail Blazers for The Oregonian, joins Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo to discuss the way the Blazers and Dame Lillard have handled their breakup. And he predicts how all this will end: Miami. Sponsors: All Pro Construction Builders, UBreakWheelFix.com, PrizePicks (five), BettorEdge (5RSN). Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out...

Now that Dame Lillard has asked for a trade, how do the Miami Heat get him where he wants to go? And who has the most leverage, the Heat, the Portland Trail Blazers or Lillard? Can the Heat hold players out and call Portland's bluff? And what's the parallel to Aaron Rodgers? Ethan, Brady, Alex and Greg discuss. Sponsors: Mozaics.com, Water Cleanup of Florida. Advertising Inquiries: https:/...

It finally happened. Dame Lillard has requested a trade, and he wants to be traded to the Miami Heat. Ethan Skolnick, Brady Hawk and Greg Sylvander quickly react. Also, the Heat sign Thomas Bryant for frontcourt depth. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five), Closure Investigative Agency, BettorEdge.com (5RSN) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/pri...

We went live at 8pm to talk about the first couple of hours of NBA free agency news. Greg Sylvander, Brady Hawk, Alex Toledo, Sean Rochester & Timothy Bane go over losing Gabe Vincent to the Lakers, potentially losing Max Strus to the Cavs, and our live reaction to the Heat bringing back Josh Richardson, before going through other deals from the day. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, Water Cl...

On the night prior to the start of free agency, Ethan, Alex, Brady and Greg update on the Miami Heat status of Max Strus and Gabe Vincent, and delve into the validity of a report that Miami could pursue James Harden. Sponsors: MarcBrownPA.com, BettorEdge (5RSN), Closure Investigative Agency Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What if the Miami Heat strike out on Dame Lillard this offseason? Who else could they acquire to improve? Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Bryan Fonseca canvas the NBA for ideas. Zach LaVine? Brandon Ingram? DeMar DeRozan? Colin Sexton? Who else? Sponsors: OceansFinest.com, PrizePicks (five), BettorEdge (5RSN) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcirc...

What if the Miami Heat need to unload much of the roster to get Dame Lillard? Who's out there to fill the gaps, at low cost, maybe even the veteran minimum? Ethan Skolnick, Sean Rochester and Alex Toledo go through some options, including some very familiar to Heat fans. Sponsors: OceansFinest.com, MortgageByArash.com, PrizePicks (FIVE) and BettorEdge (5RSN) Sign up for exclusive texts from us...

With the summer league about a week away, and the Miami Heat likely to need cheap reinforcements, Ethan welcomes Brady and Alex to break down the expected core four of the Miami Heat's summer league entry, and the possible diamonds among the undrafted invitees. Sponsors: OceansFinest.com, MarcBrownPa.com, PrizePicks (five) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:...

Damian Lillard met with the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, and the expected posturing ensued. What does the Blazers' statement mean? Should the Miami Heat pivot to something else? Or call the bluff? Sponsors: All Pro Construction Builders, PrizePicks (five), BettorEdge (5RSN) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's still unclear whether Dame Lillard will ask out of Portland, whether the Blazers would accommodate him and whether Portland would want what Miami has to offer. So how deep should the Heat get into this? And is it necessary to have a plan to pivot? Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss what deals make sense, and the risk of waiting too long. Sponsors: UBreakWheelFix.com, ChiropracticKe...

Brian Goins of Miami Heat Beat joins Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo to go over the Miami Heat's salary cap and luxury tax limitations, and how it may affect not only the pursuit of Dame Lillard, but also the re-signing of Max Strus and Gabe Vincent, and the attraction of any other free agents. Sponsors: MortgageByArash.com, Water Cleanup of Florida, BettorEdge (5RSN) Advertising Inquiries: htt...

How good are the Miami Heat's assets for a trade? What, or who, is positive, neutral or negative? Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander go through the roster and the pick trove. Is Tyler Herro getting too much heat about his value? And will teams want Kyle Lowry's contract?  Sponsors: OceansFinest.com, Closure Investigative Agency, BettorEdge (5RSN), PrizePicks.com (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries...

On an episode of Starting Five on the Five Reasons YouTube channel, Ethan Skolnick is joined by Greg Sylvander for more details about why the Miami Heat picked Jaime Jaquez Jr., and how he might work for the team. Also, they talk about the undrafted additions, one in particular. Sponsors: All Pro Construction Builders and Keystone Chiropratic Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pri...

The Miami Heat selected UCLA senior forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. with the 18th pick in the NBA Draft. Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo & Brady Hawk join from the bowels of the Kaseya Center at 1:30 a.m., after Jaquez (over the phone) and Heat Assistant GM Adam Simon spoke with the media. Pros, cons, and more. Sponsors: OceansFinest.com, UBreakWheelFix.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/br...

Greg Sylvander is joined by Alex Toledo, Brady Hawk. Sean Rochester, Bryan Fonseca & special guest Chris Kouffman of 3 Yards Per Carry. We went through live listener questions/comments about trade rumors, the NBA Draft, free agency and more. Sponsors: MortgageByArash.com, BettorEdge (5RSN), Water Clean Up of Florida Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https:/...

Vince Goodwill of Yahoo! Sports joins Five on the Floor again, speaking with Ethan Skolnick about the latest in NBA rumors. Can the Miami Heat get Dame Lillard? Is Zach LaVine a good backup option? What about Paul George? And did the Celtics move to the front of the East with their latest trade? Sponsors: Closure Investigative Agency, OceansFinest.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/b...

Pat Riley gave his annual State of the Miami Heat address, even though he was limited in what he could say by the league rules (and his own transaction conversations). Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander dissect the 30-minute session, from Riley's high praise of Tyler Herro to his cautioning related to the new collective bargaining agreement. What was real? And what was the targeted audience for...

With the draft a few days away, and free agency to follow, ESPN's cap expert (and former NBA executive) Bobby Marks joins Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander to explain how the new CBA affects everything for the Miami Heat and other NBA teams. And to share his views on Bradley Beal, Dame Lillard and more.  Sponsors: UBreakWheelFix.com, BettorEdge (5RSN), Water Cleanup of Florida Advertising Inqu...

In a live episode of Five on the Floor, on the YouTube channel, Ethan, Alex, Brady and Greg interact with viewers -- all trying to make sense of Bradley Beal landing in Phoenix rather than with the Miami Heat. What's next? Is it just about Dame Lillard now? Sponsors: MortgageByArash.com, OceansFinest.com and All Pro Construction Builders Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Priv...

With the rumors still swirling about Dame Lillard's possible departure from Portland, and his interest in playing with Bam Adebayo in Miami, Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo welcome Sean Highkin of the Rose Garden Report for some background and updated information. Will Dame finally ask out? How much depends on the draft? And would the Heat have anything Portland wants? Sponsors: BettorEdge.com...