Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

The Miami Heat didn't have much time to celebrate the acquisition of Kyle Lowry, the gold medal for Bam Adebayo, and the contract extension for Jimmy Butler.\ Not after the ESPN report of a tampering investigation centered on the Heat and the Chicago Bulls. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander assess the risk, and trash the rule. Sponsored by www. EverythingTradeShows.com, PrizePicks (five) and M...

On the third day of NBA free agency, the Miami Heat brought back Victor Oladipo on a cheap, prove-it deal. Now, with the rotation largely fill, how did the Heat do?  And is it enough to contend in the East? Ethan, Alex and Greg discuss. Sponsored by www. TherapistPreferred.com (5Reasons) and PrizePicks (five). Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle...

As the second day of NBA Free Agency began to wind down, Greg Sylvander was joined by Clutch Corner's Adam Borai and Full Court Press host Ariel Attias to discuss all the HEAT activity on day two.    Topics include:  Demar Derozan going to Chicago Kendrick Nunn basically being encouraged to leave for the Lakers The Heat shored up the frontcourt by signing free agent power forward Markieff Morr...

At the (near) end of the first full night of free agency, Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo assess the Miami Heat's new roster -- still in progress. That includes the signings of guard Kyle Lowry and forward PJ Tucker, and the re-signings of Duncan Robinson and Dewayne Dedmon. How will the team look? And is DeMar DeRozan still an option? Sponsored by www.everythingtradeshows.com,...

With so much swirling on the night prior to free agency, the Five Reasons Sports reporting crew (Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander, Alex Toledo from Five on the Floor and Adam Borai from The Clutch Corner) congregated to provide the latest information and take viewer questions. The focus was on the pursuit of Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan (the latter first reported Sunday by Five Reasons Sports), but...

As the 2021 Draft nears, the Miami Heat are not in position to add a first round prospect. They don't have a pick. They also don't have many picks to trade for superstars. Greg Sylvander, Alex Toledo and guest Marco Romo look back at recent Heat drafts, the players they picked and the players they acquired for picks they didn't use. Sponsored by www. CPT-Florida.com and www. Everything...

In honor of Five Reasons contributor Adam Borai's tweet, Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and guest Royal Shepherd speculate about the best player the Miami Heat could get if they sent a package of Tyler Herro, Precious Achiuwa, KZ Okpala, expiring contracts, picks and pick swaps. And would it be worth it? Players discussed included Bradley Beal, Pascal Siakam, Brandon Ingram and more. Sponsored...

Building on Larry Coon's belief that the Miami Heat are not in ideal position entering the offseason, the crew from Five on the Floor (Ethan, Alex, Greg) welcomes Allana Tauchaur of Feel the Heat. Is Miami too devoid of assets to make a big splash? Or will the front office figure it out? Sponsored by Biscayne Bay Brewing and PrizePicks.com (five). Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/b...

Where do the Miami Heat stand against the salary cap, entering free agency? And how should they operate? The ultimate salary cap guru, Larry Coon, joins Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander to discuss that and more. Sponsored by MyBookie.ag (five) and www. EverythingTradeShows.com   Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A more philosophical debate in today's episode: Last season, Heat fans were accused of overvaluing the likes of Tyler Herro and KZ Okpala and Precious Achiuwa when it came to trade conversations. Now, though, it seems they may be undervaluing Duncan Robinson and Kendrick Nunn compared to how fans of other teams see them. Do most Heat fans overvalue or undervalue their own? Ariel Attias (Full C...

As we explore the options for point guard in free agency and the draft, starting with Kyle Lowry and Mike Conley but also including Malcolm Brogdon and others, we try to answer the question: Should more resources be put into this position than anywhere else? Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander, for a change, have a difference of opinion. Sponsored by Miami Grill, MyBookie.ag (five) and PrizePicks.co...

We have discussed Kyle Lowry, and Victor Oladipo. But what about pairing them in the Miami Heat backcourt? Is it possible, with Oladipo's value down? And how would it work? Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo discuss. Thanks to MusicByMercy for our new intro. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (code: five) and www. CPT-Florida.com (IT) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Priva...

The Miami Heat need frontcourt help, someone to pair for at least half the time with Bam Adebayo. The good news is, there will likely be a lot of options, possibly for the mid-level exception.  Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo evaluate Rudy Gay, Blake Griffin, Jeff Green and seven others. Sponsored by www. TherapistPreferred.com and www. MyBookie.ag (five) and www. EverythingTradeSho...

Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo are joined by Adam Borai to discuss the four Miami Heat players who played a role in Nigeria's shocking exhibition upset against the USA.... and the latest they are hearing about the Heat's interest in Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton. Sponsored by Miami Grill, PrizePicks.com (five) and MyBookie.ag (five). Advertising Inquiries: https:/...

Norris Cole, who just won another championship (this one in France) joins with his podcast co-host Sean Rochester... as well as regular Five on the Floor hosts Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo. They discuss Cole's time with the Miami Heat, his funniest memories of Heat teammates, his post-Heat career and his thoughts on the style of the league now. And, of course, that night agai...

Ethan, Greg and Alex look at the NBA Finals between the Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks from a Miami Heat perspective. What can be learned from what those teams have accomplished so far? Sponsored by www. MyBookie.ag (five), www. PrizePicks.com (five) and www. TherapistPreferred.com (5Reasons for 25% off) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com...

The Miami Heat have dominated the NBA's Southeast Division for a while. This postseason, though, the young and talented Atlanta Hawks nearly reached the NBA Finals.  Are the Heat or Hawks better set up for the future? And is there anyone on the Los Angeles Clippers' roster who may prove interesting to Miami this offseason? Ethan, Alex and Greg discuss. Sponsored by www. Cpt-Florida.com www...

In a double episode, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss: -- The Five Reasons Sports Network report of the Heat's interest in a trade for Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton, and possibly Kevin Love. -- Whether Heat fans should be concerned that some (such as Shane Battier, Dwyane Wade, Dan Craig, now maybe Chris Quinn) have left or could leave the organization. Sponsored by Miami Grill, MyBoo...

Alex Toledo and Greg Sylvander of Five on the Floor join Gad Cartegena and Ariel Attias from Full Court Press on the Five Reasons YouTube channel to discuss the Miami Heat's options and realistic targets this offseason. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As we have said, the door has been cracking open for Dame Lillard to ask out of Portland. Now it's hit more of the national media.  So it raises questions: Could the Miami Heat get him without giving up Bam Adebayo? And if they need to, should they? Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo discuss. Sponsored by TherapistPreferred.com (5Reasons for 25% off) Seltzer Mayberg law firm  (OneC...

Prior to the news about Dame Lillard's increased willingness to leave Portland, an episode about some of the uncut gems possibly available to the Miami Heat. Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Brady Hawk discuss Collin Sexton, Lonzo Ball, John Collins and Jaren Jackson Jr.  Sponsored by www. EverythingTradeShows.com, www. MyBookie.ag (five) and www. PrizePicks.com (five). Advertising Inquiries...

In the latest #FloorsYours from the Five Reasons You Tube channel  , Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Greg Sylvander engage with the audience on Ethan's reporting: He's being told there's a 75% chance or better that the Miami Heat will trade Tyler Herro, as the only real asset they can move to upgrade the roster on Jimmy Butler's timeline. Sponsored by Biscayne Bay Brewing company,...

Kyle Lowry still appears to be the Miami Heat's most likely guard target this offseason. But what if they don't get him. Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss Mike Conley, Spencer Dinwiddie, Lonzo Ball and the other options at the position. Sponsored by www. TherapistPreferred.com (5Reasons) and www. MarcBrownPa.com   Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:...

After not making Team USA two years ago, Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo has accepted an invitation to play for the squad in Japan in the Olympics. Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo discuss the accomplishment and the possible benefits for Bam. Sponsored by www. TherapistPreferred.com (5Reasons), www. CPT-Florida.com (5Reasons) and www. PrizePicks.com (five). Advertising Inquiries: https...

The Philadelphia 76ers short circuited in the second round against the Atlanta Hawks, so Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo got together to share some laughs at Ben Simmons' expense, and discuss the ramifications for the Miami Heat.   Among them: could this affect the Kyle Lowry pursuit?   Sponsored by Miami Grill, PrizePicks.com (five) and MyBookie.ag (five). Advertising Inquiries...