Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

So let's put the rose-colored glasses on. What's the best the Miami Heat can do the rest of the season? And what needs to happen? Is it just Jimmy Butler? Can they beat the Celtics or Bucks under any scenario. Ethan, Brady and Greg try to look at the brightest side. Sponsors: WaterCleanup of Florida, PrizePicks (five) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: h...

Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander debate who is the Heat's X-factor when the 2022-23 season resumes. Well, actually they don't argue. See who they both independently choose. Sponsors: C-ArmStaffing.com, PrizePicks (FIVE), BettorEdge.com (5RSN) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sam Amico (@AmicoHoops) joins to reveal what led to Kevin Love's departure in Cleveland, and how much Love can be expected to help the Miami Heat in a number of areas. How will he fit in his new home? Sponsors: All Pro Construction Builders, BettorEdge.com (5RSN), PrizePicks.com (five) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Miami Heat made two additions over the weekend, getting veterans Kevin Love after a buyout and Cody Zeller after a workout. How does the "trade deadline" look now? How will they be used? How much better is Miami? Ethan, Brady, Alex and Greg evaluate. Sponsors: PrizePicks (five), Water Cleanup of Florida, BettorEdge.com (5RSN). Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy...

With the news that Kevin Love is finalizing a buyout with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and there's mutual interest with the Miami Heat, it's worth considering the fit. Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo discuss how much it would raise the Heat's ceiling, how he would be used, and if he can bring his old teammate Russell Westbrook with him. Sponsors: Water Cleanup of Florida, Al...

The Miami Heat allowed Mikel Bridges to look like Kevin Durant, and lost to the Brooklyn Nets right before the All-Star break. Ethan, Alex, Brady and Greg discuss the defeat, and offer the primary lessons from the season so far. Sponsors: ODMPSI.com, InsuranceByLinnette.com, PrizePicks.com (five) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In a two-part episode, Ethan, Brady and Greg try to identify why the Miami Heat have played in a league-most "clutch" games, and whether they can continue to outperform down the stretch. Also, can Tyler Herro win the three-point contest at All-Star weekend. Sponsors: C-ArmStaffing.com, PrizePicks (five), Water Cleanup of Florida, Eric Rubenstein. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.co...

The HEAT’s 8 game win streak at home was snapped as the Denver Nuggets won 112-108. Greg Sylvander, Bryan Fonseca & Tony Schwartz recap the game and discuss if tonight’s matchup proved that the HEAT need to pursue more size on the buyout market.  Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, PrizePicks (FIVE), ODMPSI.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redci...

Now that the trade deadline has passed, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander evaluate all the players who have been bought out around the NBA, and those who still may be. Is there someone the Miami Heat can add prior to March 1st who will make a difference? And what are their chances of getting one they want? Sponsors: BettorEdge.com (5RSN), PrizePicks.com (FIVE), Water Clean Up of Florida Advertisin...

Greg Sylvander, Alex Toledo & Brady Hawk jump on live after Heat-Magic to go over takeaways from the game, crunchtime offense, Gabe and Max's contributions on another night where team was sloppy, as well as looking ahead to the Nuggets on Monday. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, ODMPSI.com, PrizePicks (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://r...

After a lackluster performance, Jimmy Butler finished an alley-oop from Gabe Vincent to beat the league-worst Houston Rockets at the buzzer. Ethan Skolnick and Sean Rochester discuss the win and whether much encouragement could be taken from it. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, ODMPSI.com, PrizePicks (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle....

The Miami Heat did not make a move prior to Thursday's trade deadline, leaving them without a traditional power forward and with depth issues at guard? Why? What happened? And what now? How do they salvage the Kyle Lowry and Duncan Robinson contracts? How much can Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler be expected to carry? And what's in the buyout market? Ethan, Alex, Greg and Brady try to answer t...

With a rotating cast of Five on the Floor/5 Reasons hosts, the guys go live (started at 2pm) to go through the NBA trade deadline, where a lot took place, not much for the Heat. Sponsors: PrizePicks (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Miami HEAT got a season high 38 points from All Star Bam Adebayo as they defeated the Indiana Pacers 116-111 at home on Wednesday night.  Greg Sylvander and Bryan Fonseca recap the HEAT victory + look ahead to the trade deadline and analyze the trades of the day. Sponsored by: ODMPSI.com, PrizePicks (FIVE) & InsuranceByLinnette.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privac...

The Miami Heat dealt Dewayne Dedmon as expected, including a second round pick to move him to the Spurs and clear some space. So what's next? Could they get in on OG Anunoby? Or look elsewhere? Ethan, Alex and Greg sum up the day, and project the next two. Sponsors: EricRubenstein.com, PrizePicks (FIVE) and BettorEdge (5RSN) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out...

Following a report in the Miami Herald that the Miami Heat are open to trading Kyle Lowry, the hosts (Ethan, Alex and Brady) discuss whether the situation with Lowry is salvageable in Miami -- and what would happen if the Heat do move him? Is it Gabe Vincent's turn? Does Victor Oladipo move to the starting lineup? And could Miami get another point guard option in a trade? Sponsors: WaterCleanu...

In an episode of Ethan Skolnick's Starting 9 on the 5 Reasons Sports YouTube channel, Ethan intercts with viewers about the current state of the Heat as trade deadline week officially begins. Sponsored by: All Pro Construction Builders, PrizePicks (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On a day that Kyrie Irving was traded to Dallas, the hosts (Ethan, Alex, Greg) look at where the Miami Heat really stand at the 2/3 marker of the season. Is their weak net rating accurate? Can a trade fix this? And is there any chance of getting in on Kevin Durant?  Sponsors: MarcBrownPa.com, PrizePicks.com (five) and BettorEdge.com (5RSN) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privac...

The HEAT ended a 4 game road trip 1-3 by losing in Milwaukee 123-115 on Saturday night. Greg Sylvander, Alex Toledo & Brady Hawk react to the game and discuss the most difficult hurdles Miami has to climb against big teams like Milwaukee.  Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com & PrizePicks (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/priva...

Will the Miami Heat make a serious push for Kyrie Irving? How would Kyle Lowry be involved? And is a long-term extension even a consideration? Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss that and the latest rumors and reports. Sponsors: C-ArmStaffing.com, PrizePicks (five), BettoreEdge.com (5RSN), EricRubenstein.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redci...

In an episode of Ethan Skolnick's Starting 9 on the 5 Reasons YouTube channel, Ethan and Greg discuss the options with Kyle Lowry on the Heat, and perhaps in a trade. (This was recorded before the Kyrie Irving trade request). Sponsored by: PrizePicks (FIVE) and All Pro Construction Builders Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Greg Sylvander, Alex Toledo & Brady Hawk discuss the Heat's crunchtime loss at Madison Square Garden, Bam continuing to look incredible, Tyler Herro's big second half, Kyle Lowry continuing to struggle, before Greg gets into some trade deadline updates related to the Heat. Sponsors: PrizePicks (FIVE), InsuranceByLinnette.com, ODMPSI.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bran...

In a change of pace, Ethan Skolnick is joined by others from the Five Reasons Sports Network (Johnathan Ramlakhan, Timothy Bain, Bryan Fonseca) to discuss four topics: are Heat fans spoiled? What to do with Kyle Lowry? Jimmy vs. Bam as the Heat's best player? And should Bam be Defensive Player of the Year? Sponsors: EricRubenstein.com, Water Cleanup of Florida, PrizePicks.com (five) Advertisin...

On the day that a "study" was released calling Miami Heat fans the most negative fans in the NBA, the Heat overcame bad starts and finishes to quarters to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers on the road. Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro and Caleb Martin all played big roles. Ethan, Alex and Brady interact with the audience on Five Reasons YouTube channel.  Sponsors: ODMPSI.com, PrizePicks (...

With the news of Omer Yurtseven's return at some point soon, announced by the Heat center himself, Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo explore what role he might take, and how the Heat match up with teams like the next opponent (Cleveland) in the meantime.  Sponsors: C-ArmStaffing.com, PrizePicks.com (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com...