Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

Another unacceptable loss against a bad team as the Miami Heat give up 122 to the Hornets. Bam wasn't himself, and so Jimmy Butler wasn't enough. Ethan, Alex and Brady discuss the loss, and also whether PJ Washington (who played well) could be a trade target for Miami. Sponsors: ODMPSI.com, InsuranceByLinnette.com, PrizePicks (five) and BettorEdge.com (5RSN) Advertising Inquiries: https://...

It was a struggle at times, but the Miami Heat beat the Orlando Magic at home behind 29 from Jimmy Butler and strong games from Bam Adebayo and Max Strus. Ethan and Greg discuss the win, as well as whether some Magic players may be attractive trade targets. Sponsors: ODMPSI.com, InsuranceByLinnette.com and Prize Picks (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: ht...

Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo go over Haywood Highsmith's recent strong play at a position of need, how Caleb Martin has done in that role as a starter, and if we see their roles changing with or without a move by the trade deadline. Sponsors: PrizePicks (FIVE), BettorEdge (5RSN), Water Clean Up of Florida Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:...

Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Bryan Fonseca interact with viewers on the Five Reasons YouTube channel, going through the new rumors and the possible options for the Miami Heat at the trade deadline. Sponsors: ODMPSI.com, PrizePicks (FIVE), BettorEdge.com/5Reasons Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Behind a huge second half from Bam Adebayo, a big shot from a struggling Tyler Herro, and a solid all-around game from Haywood Highsmith, the Miami Heat got a big win against the Boston Celtics without Jimmy Butler. Ethan Skolnick is joined by Sean Rochester and Bryan Fonseca to discuss. Sponsors: ODMPSI.com, InsuranceByLinnette.com and PrizePicks (five) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.co...

Morris? Crowder? Kuzma? Bogdanovic? (who was extended through 2024-2025) Olynyk? Collins? We know the Heat need a power forward. Ethan, Alex, Brady and Greg go through the options, and what they may cost. Also, is Nikola Jovic worth more than a first round pick? Sponsors: C-ArmStaffing.com, Water Cleanup of Florida, PrizePicks.com (five), EricRubenstein.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle...

Greg Sylvander, Timothy Bain and Franky Garcia (co-host of 'Pregaming' for Miami Heat Beat) jump on live after a messy game with a combined 45 turnovers between both teams to talk about what went down, the Heat's eternal offensive struggles and respond to listener questions/takes. Sponsors: PrizePicks (FIVE), InsuranceByLinnette.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands P...

After a big win, Miami came out flat against the Dallas Mavericks and got rolled by Luka Doncic and the rest. Nothing from Jimmy Butler, who was often doubled. And even less from the role players and shooters. Ethan, Alex, Brady and Greg interact with viewers on the Five Reasons YouTube channel. Sponsors: ODMPSI.com, PrizePicks (five), InsuranceByLinnette.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcirc...

The Miami HEAT used a combination of stifling defense and crisp offense to cruise to a 124-98 victory in New Orleans. Greg Sylvander, Alex Toledo & Brady Hawk recap the game and discuss how this may be a way for the team to build momentum.  Sponsors: PrizePicks (FIVE), ODMPSI.com & WaterCleanUp of Florida Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcir...

Greg Sylvander, Alex Toledo, Sean Rochester, Bryan Fonseca and Timothy Bain jump on live for a special trade season edition of Floor's Yours. We go through several potential trade candidates and every aspect of the trade deadline as it relates to the Miami Heat. Sponsors: PrizePicks (FIVE), Water Clean Up of Florida Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https:/...

After giving up 70 in the first half, the Miami Heat rallied to make it a game against the Hawks, but Jimmy Butler's 34 were not enough. What went wrong? Some rare Erik Spoelstra missteps, a rusty Tyler Herro and the usual struggles from deep. Ethan, Brady, Alex and Greg interact with viewers on the Five Reasons YouTube channel. Sponsors: ODMPSI.com, InsurancebyLinnette.com and PrizePicks (cod...

Old friend Alphonse Sidney (host of Hangover Time on Miami Heat Beat), joins Ethan Skolnick to debate whether it's time to turn over the Miami Heat's point guard position from Kyle Lowry to Gabe Vincent, with Brady Hawk serving as the arbiter. As usual, Alf brings his rants. Starting? Closing? The future? Time for change? Sponsors: Water Cleanup of Florida, PrizePicks (five), BettorEdge.co...

Greg Sylvander, Timothy Bain, Justin Reynolds, and Franky Garcia from (Co-host of Pregaming on Miami Heat Beat) jump on live after the Heat beat the Bucks 111-95 to talk about Gabe Vincent continuing to cook, Victor Oladipo's increased usage and looking ahead to the upcoming road trip after a successful home stand. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, ODMPSI.com, PrizePicks (FIVE) Advertising In...

Bam Adebayo has passed every test this season. He's more aggressive in general. He's aggressive when Jimmy Butler plays. He's aggressive against the Bucks' drop coverage. So what's next? Now that he's getting 20 & 10 every night, where does he go? Ethan, Alex, Brady and Greg project, and evaluate what it means for the Miami Heat. Sponsors: EricRubenstein.com, C-ArmStaff...

The Miami Heat went to 23-20 with a win over the Giannis-less Milwaukee Bucks, getting 28 points from Gabe Vincent and more great free throw shooting. Ethan Skolnick is joined by Bryan Fonseca to talk about how real this 11-5 stretch is, and what happens Saturday against a healthier Bucks team. Sponsors: ODMPSI.com, InsuranceByLinnette.com, PrizePicks (five) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircl...

Two-time NBA champion Norris Cole joins Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo to discuss precedents for Dewayne Dedmon's argument with Erik Spoelstra, the struggles of the current Miami Heat offense, and why players aren't as available as they used to be. Sponsors: C-ArmStaffing.com, PrizePicks (five), Energy Cubes and Water Cleanup of Florida Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands P...

Greg Sylvander, Sean Rochester and Alex Toledo jump on live after a crunchtime Heat win over the OKC Thunder. The Heat broke an NBA record for most consecutive free throws made in a game with 40, and they needed every one of them on a night where they had 9 players available to them (including Haslem), before Dedmon was ejected. We talked about that + Jimmy, Max, Gabe, Oladipo and what happened wi...

The Miami Heat got to the midway point at 21-20, well below expectations and standards. So who has played well? Who hasn't? And what responsibility do Erik Spoestra and Pat Riley bear for the mediocrity? Ethan, Alex, Greg and Brady evaluate all the key people, including Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Kyle Lowry and Tyler Herro. Sponsors: PrizePicks (five), BettorEdge (5RSN), EricRubenstein.com, Wa...

Greg Sylvander, Sean Rochester, Bryan Fonseca and special guest Alphonse Sidney from Miami Heat Beat to discuss the ending of a wild game, whether Jimmy should've got the foul call, Kyrie Irving, and more. Sponsors: PrizePicks (FIVE), ODM Performance Solutions, A Aggressive Insurance Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Miami Heat rebounded to close the road trip with a win in Phoenix, and Victor Oladipo had a lot to do with it. On the Five Reasons Sports YouTube channel, Ethan, Greg, Brady and Sean Rochester discuss -- with viewers -- the Oladipo revival and what it could mean for others on the roster, including Kyle Lowry. Sponsors: ODMPSI.com, PrizePicks, InsuranceByLinnette.com Advertising Inquiries: http...

After an ugly, listless loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, Ethan, Alex and Greg tackle a critical question -- do the Miami Heat care enough? Why are all their "hustle" metrics down? Why do they keep losing to undermanned teams? What's to blame? And how can it be addressed? Sponsors: ODMPSI.com, Water Cleanup of Florida, Prize Picks (five), BettorEdge (5RSN). Advertising Inquiries: https:/...

The Miami Heat are 8-3 in their past 11 games, and Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro and recently Victor Oladipo have had a lot to do with it. Ethan, Alex and Brady debate which has been the most important development as the season has stabilized. Sponsors: ODMPSI.com, PrizePicks (FIVE), BettorEdge (5RSN), C-ArmStaffing.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redc...

The emergence of Victor Oladipo, the star breakout of Tyler Herro and the return of Gabe Vincent have crowded the backcourt particularly late in games. Is Kyle Lowry still a lock to finish, after he didn’t finish against the Utah Jazz? Sponsors: WaterCleanUp of Florida, Eric Rubenstein, PrizePicks (FIVE), BettorEdge (5RSN) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: http...

Greg Sylvander, Brady Hawk and Alex Toledo went live after Heat-Nuggets to talk about how the Heat blew this one in crunchtime despite having been in control, Herro's strong performance, Bam's containment of Nikola Jovic, not enough from Lowry, and more. Sponsors: PrizePicks (FIVE), A Aggressive Insurance, ODMPSI.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: ht...

LeBron James made some carefully crafted comments about the lack of surrounding talent on the Lakers roster after their loss to the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander review the comments and analyze what message was being sent, and to whom.  Ethan and Greg also discuss the viability of Lebron James to Miami from a transactional perspective and the overall likelihood o...