Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

We present an episode from our YouTube channel, in which we discuss the possibility of trading for Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram... and what it might take. Would Duncan Robinson and Tyler Herro be sent away? Sponsored by: Biscayne Bay Brewing MarcBrownPa.com (estate planning and title attorney)  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Well, this was an interesting one. Adam Borai joins Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo as the group drops the latest they've heard about Heat transactions. That includes the Jimmy Butler extension; the plan with Duncan Robinson and Tyler Herro; the pursuit of Kyle Lowry; the possibility of Dame Lillard; and the potential interest of Portland Trail Blazers in Erik Spoelstra.  Sponso...

So, what if the Heat can't get Kyle Lowry, an apparent offseason target? Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo debate the merits of John Wall, Kemba Walker and Eric Gordon.... and throw in a better trade option (Malcolm Brogdon) to debate how realistic that is. Would you trade Tyler Herro for him. Sponsored by: PrizePicks.com (five) www. EverythingTradeShows.com  www. CPT-Florida.com...

The Miami Heat didn't expect to be in this position. But with the 2021 free agent class mostly dried up, they may need to look at a damaged asset.  In the first of a series of podcasts, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander look at the pluses and minuses of taking a shot on Kristaps Porzingis, Steven Adams, Al Horford and Kevin Love. Sponsored by Miami Grill, Biscayne Bay Brewing and PrizePicks.co...

In the fifth episode related to the Pat Riley press conference, Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo discuss the impending restricted free agency for Duncan Robinson and Kendrick... and the unrestricted free agency for Goran Dragic. How will the Heat handle them? How should they? Sponsored by PrizePicks.com, www. EverythingTradeShows.com and www. OneCallLegal.com (Seltzer Mayberg law fir...

Jimmy Butler has exceeded expectations since the Miami Heat acquired him. But he's about to get really expensive. Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Greg Sylvander discuss the chance that Butler gets a max extension this summer... and how Pat Riley can construct the roster and chart the future if Butler does. Sponsored by CPT-Florida.com, Miami Grill and PrizePicks.com (five). Advertising Inquiri...

In this bonus episode from Five Reasons You Tube Channel , Ariel, Gad and Marco are joined by Alex Toledo of Five on the Floor and Adam Borai of The Clutch Corner.  All from the Five Reasons Sports Network. They discuss the Heat salary camp and preview the NBA's second round. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We continue dissecting Pat Riley's comments, but focusing on his late inclusion of Tyler Herro as a "core player" in last week's Zoom conference availability.   Was Riley telling the truth? Or pumping Herro's value for a trade? And what is Herro's upside? And why do Heat players fail elsewhere, after trades?   Ethan, Greg and Alex host.   Sponsored by MyBookie.ag (five), Pr...

We continue our series on the Pat Riley press conference, by discussing his responses to Ethan Skolnick's 2 questions about Bam Adebayo. What were Riley's thoughts about Adebayo's tough series against the Milwaukee Bucks? And can takeover players be developed, or does that need to be an innate trait? Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo join. Sponsored by www. TherapistPreferred.com (5Reason...

Pat Riley spoke to the media Thursday, and set the tone for the offseason. Expect changes. That's what Ethan Skolnick has heard behind the scenes, and that's pretty much what Riley telegraphed Thursday. Ethan is joined by Alex Toledo and Greg Sylvander to discuss what Riley said about Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Victor Oladipo and others. Sponsored by www.cpt-florida.com, www.prizepicks.com...

Danny Ainge, the architect of one of the Miami Heat's chief rivals the past 15 years, is stepping down as the Boston Celtics' top executive, with coach Brad Stevens moving up to replace him, and a new coach on the way. Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo share memories of the Ainge rivalry with Pat Riley's Heat, and talk about what the Heat can learn from Ainge's mistake...

The Miami Heat held their final Zoom calls for players this season, and there were some interesting comments to evaluate. Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo discuss Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Duncan Robinson, Udonis Haslem, Dewayne Dedmon and Precious Achiuwa. Sponsored by www. CPT-Florida.com, www. PrizePicks.com (five) and Manscaped.com (5RSN for 20% off) Advertising Inquiries: https...

It's over. The Miami Heat started fast, but collapsed again, and got swept by the Milwaukee Bucks. What happened in this series? How did they go from beating Milwaukee, 4-1, to not winning a game? What happened to Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo? And what about the role guys and shooters?  Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo were at the arena to assess the damage.   Sponsored by Biscayne Bay Brewing,...

The Miami Heat, playing in front of 17,000 fans, were embarrassed in Game 3 of the NBA first round, losing 113-84 to the Milwaukee Bucks.   They look done. How did this happen?   Sponsored by Miami Grill and MyBookie.ag (five) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

With the Miami Heat down 2-0 against the Milwaukee Bucks, but coming home, Ethan, Alex and Greg discuss how they can make this competitive. Jimmy Butler. Bam Adebayo. Lineup changes. Scheme changes. Effort. All broken down prior to Game 3. Sponsored by www. PrizePicks.com (five), www. TherapistPreferred.com CBD (5Reasons for 25% off), and www. EverythingTradeShows.com   Advertising Inquiries: http...

Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports joins Ethan Skolnick to discuss Jimmy Butler's play in the first two games of the Miami Heat's first round series against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Heat trail 2-0, after Butler was inefficient in Game 1 and largely invisible in Game 2.  How has Butler handled playoff struggles? How is this situation different? Sponsored by www. CPT-Florida.com (contact them...

That was an embarrassment. The Miami Heat allowed 46 points in the first quarter on the way to a 34-point loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, and now trail 2-0 in the series.  Only Dewayne Dedmon really put up a fight. What happened? And can the season be salvaged? Sponsored by MyBookie.ag (five) and Biscayne Bay Brewing.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://red...

The Miami Heat got great performances from Duncan Robinson and Goran Dragic (part of their 20 3-pointers) but lost to the Milwaukee Bucks in overtime on a Khris Middleton jumper.  Why?  Inefficiency from Jimmy Butler and indecision from Bam Adebayo. Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo dissect it, and don't agree on the issues with Adebayo's aggression.  Sponsored by PrizePicks.c...

Finally, the first round is here. Allana Tauchaur joins Ethan, Greg and Alex for: -- The supposed Jimmy Butler practice tantrums -- Bam Adebayo getting no love for Defensive Player of the Year -- Giannis' weird press conference -- Predictions for Heat/Bucks  Sponsored by www. UBreakWheelFix.com  and www.everythingtradeshows.com and www. MyBookie.ag (five) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcirc...

The Bucks were one of the best offensive teams in recent history this season.  The Heat looked elite.... at times.... on defense. How will they match up? Who guards Giannis? How does Jrue Holiday change the equation? Where best to deploy Jimmy Butler? What schemes will Erik Spoelstra use? Nekias Duncan (The Dunker Spot, BasketballNews.com) joins to break it down with Alex Toledo and Ethan Skolnick...

We bring you Full Court Press, a new show on the Five Reasons YouTube channel.   Gad, Marco and Ariel are joined by ESPN's Jorge Sedano to preview the playoffs.  Subscribe to the channel for free.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One postseason after the Miami Heat eliminated Giannis and the Milwaukee Bucks, the teams meet again, this time in the first round. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander explore the 5 main narratives, two on each side, with a bonus. Did Giannis decide correctly, by signing a SuperMax to stay? Will the Heat blow it up if they lose? Who takes the fall if the Bucks lose? And more. Sponsored by Miami Gril...

The Miami Heat had a chance to get out of the Milwaukee Bucks' bracket on Saturday night but, without Jimmy Butler, only Kendrick Nunn showed up in a Bucks rout.   Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss the two big topics:   -- Why was Nemanja Bejelica starting and playing so much?   -- Why didn't Bam Adebayo assert himself?   Sponsored by CPT-Florida.com, EverythingTradeShows.com and P...

"Ariel Attias, Gadiel Cartagena and Marco Romo are joined by Alex Toledo as they give their All-NBA team selections, discuss their most pleasant surprises from around the league and how the Heat stack up amongst other Eastern Conference contenders." Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It will be remembered as Udonis Haslem's first game of his 18th season -- lasting only 3 minutes prior to a classic ejection -- but the game had significance beyond that. The Miami Heat are becoming a team no one wants to play... and it appears they are comfortable playing the top-seeded Philadelphia 76ers.   Sponsored by PrizePicks.com (five), Manscaped. com (5RSN) and Seltzer Mayberg law fir...