Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

Time to dig into the Miami Heat defense. Brady Hawk, who wrote a piece on it for FiveReasonsSports.com, joins Alex Toledo and Ethan Skolnick to explore Erik Spoelstra's latest shift in defensive strategy, the way all the players fit and whether it's enough to challenge the Brooklyn Nets.  Sponsored by: LuisPeters.com (State Farm Insurance) PrizePicks.com (code: five) MyBookie.ag (code: fiv...

Victor Oladipo has been really good on defense, and not as good on offense, in his first two games with the Miami Heat. What level can he reach on both ends? And what will that be worth in the offseason, especially in light of lingering quad issues?  Ethan, Alex and Greg discuss. Sponsored by F45CooperCity, Miami Grill and Chase Signs & Graphics. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/br...

Victor Oladipo struggled at times with foul trouble and play familiarity, but his teammates picked him up in a win against the Golden State Warriors. Ethan and Alex, at the arena, bring in Greg to talk about the fit in Dipo's first game, and also about the play of Duncan Robinson, Tyler Herro, Andre Iguodala and others. What will the rotations look like from here? What's the upside? Sponso...

The Miami Heat still didn't have Victor Oladipo. and still didn't have much of an offense, but throttled the Pacers down the stretch to win a second straight. How elite can the Heat's defense be now? And which guard will benefit most from Oladipo's insertion into the lineup? Sponsored by BstEvr.com, MyBookie.ag (five) and Miami Grill  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/br...

The Miami Heat have won just one of their last 7, but there have been better signs lately, starting with the stars Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo being more forceful, and the shooters like Duncan Robinson and Tyler Herro snapping out of slumps.  Ethan, Greg and Alex discuss what it means for the stretch run.  Bonus: A Value Plays segment with Eric Brown (FiveReasonsRealtor.com) and Ethan. Also spons...

The Miami Heat still didn't have Victor Oladipo, but Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo got them out of the mud against the New York Knicks to end a 6-game losing streak. Ariel Attias and Ricky J Marc join Ethan Skolnick to discuss what went right... and what Oladipo might help go better. Sponsored by Miami Grill, Chase Signs & Graphics, and PrizePicks.com (five) Advertising Inquiries: https://r...

The last piece to the Heat's in-season acquisition puzzle isn't coming, as LaMarcus Aldridge reversed course and signed with the Brooklyn Nets.  Who can the Heat sign now? Do they need anyone? When does the losing streak (now six) end?  Also: Grades on coach Erik Spoelstra with the stretch run to come. Sponsored by BstEvr.com, MyBookie.ag (five), OneCallLegal.com (Seltzer Mayberg law firm)...

When the Toronto Raptors wouldn't accept Miami's final offer for Kyle Lowry, Pat Riley and the Heat pivoted to Houston, getting Victor Oladipo for Kelly Olynyk and Avery Bradley. Adam Borai joins Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo for their immediate reactions to a wildly successful trade deadline for the Heat. Sponsored by BstEvr.com, PrizePicks.com (five) and MyBookie.ag (fiv...

After a day of trade reports and rumors, the Miami Heat were flat against the Phoenix Suns, with only Kendrick Nunn showing up offensively. Will the shooting problem ever be corrected? And what's the latest on all the trade talk. Ethan, Alex (from the arena) and Greg discuss. Sponsored by BstEvr.com, PrizePicks.com (five) and MyBookie.ag (five)  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bra...

We squeezed in a quick episode with Steve Jones Jr. of The Dunker Spot, as the former NBA assistant helped Ethan and Alex assess how Kyle Lowry, Victor Oladipo and LaMarcus Aldridge would fit on the Miami Heat. Sponsored by: F45 Cooper City FiveReasonsRealtor.com  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As the NBA trade deadline approaches, all of the Five Reasons Sports reporting about the Miami Heat comes down to one thing: How do they best reload around max players Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo? Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo examine the current roster in that context, and ask whether Tyler Herro can ever be the second or third best player on a contender. Additional reporting on...

The Miami Heat lost in overtime to the Indiana Pacers, as Jimmy Butler missed a late free throw in regulation and a 3-pointer at the overtime buzzer. Butler and Bam Adebayo weren't the problem, though. The shooters were, again. What should the Heat do? Ethan, Greg and Alex discuss this, and the Five Reasons Sports reporting on Kyle Lowry to Miami. Sponsored by F45 Cooper City and the Seltzer M...

At this point, it can't be ignored. After lighting up the NBA last season, the Miami Heat can't shoot straight. That was an issue again in a blowout loss to the Indiana Pacers on Friday, 137-108, in which the defense collapses as well. Ethan, Alex and Greg think it may lead to more action from the front office. Sponsored by Miami Grill and F45 Training Cooper City. Advertising Inquiries: h...

A busy day for the Miami Heat, which acquired veteran wing Trevor Ariza from Oklahoma City for Meyers Leonard and a 2027 second round pick... and then lost to the Memphis Grizzlies as the guards struggled to shoot again. Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss the implications of all of it, and mix in some Victor Oladipo conversation. Sponsored by Chase Signs & Graphics, MyBookie.ag (five) and...

Lots to discuss in this mixed-up episode: -- The Heat's easy win over the Cavs behind Butler and Olynyk -- Bam Adebayo's successful return from a knee injury -- Reports about interest in OKC's Trevor Ariza -- Previewing the matchup with Justise Winslow and Memphis Sponsored by BstEvr.com, MyBookie.ag (five), Manscaped.com (5RSN)    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pr...

With no Ethan Skolnick today, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo hop on, where Greg gets to his 'Guts Check' segment now that the Heat have won 10 of the last 11 games, despite missing Bam along the way. Afterwards, we get into Precious Achiuwa vs. KZ Okpala, who we feel better about in the short-term vs. the long-term.   Sponsors: PrizePicks, F45 Training (Cooper City) Advertising Inquiries:...

Jimmy Butler delivered another win with a combination of defense and offense, as his incredible stretch of play continues. Where does this fit in Miami Heat history? And do the Heat need to get him some help? Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss play that reminds of the best of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and other Heat legends. Sponsored by MyBookie.ag (five), BstEvr.com and Miami Grill  Adver...

The Heat needed a scorer to help them break out of a funk against the Chicago Bulls, and Goran Dragic stepped up. The Heat veteran scored 25 points, all in the second half, as Miami pushed to 19-17 on the season. How often can Miami expect this from their 34-year-old sixth man? And what's happened to Precious Achiuwa in the rotation? Ethan and Greg discuss, then Ethan is tested by Eric Brown (...

The Miami Heat escaped against Nik Vucevic and the G-League version of the Orlando Magic to get to 19-18 on the season. Tonight's topics for Ethan, Greg and Alex, other than the continued greatness of Jimmy Butler: -- Did tonight show how much the Heat need to keep and supplement Kelly Olynyk, rather than trade him? -- Why do the Heat continue to struggle so much from deep? Sponsored by Seltze...

With the second half of the Miami Heat season about to start, Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Greg Sylvander evaluate the Heat's key players for the first half of the season, not just in terms of their play, but against expectations. Butler, Adebayo, Dragic, Herro and more. And has anyone at the back end of the roster done more than anticipated? Sponsored by Miami Grill, MyBookie.ag and Chase...

Following a report by Kevin O'Connor, the hosts (Ethan, Greg, Alex) discuss the Heat's on-again interest in Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic. How would he fit on the court? On the payroll? And where should Miami draw the line? Sponsored by MyBookie.ag (five) and Manscaped.com (5RSN). Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What's the Miami Heat's inside view of their season at the halfway point, of the trade deadline and of the future? Ethan Skolnick did some research, and returns to Five on the Floor -- and Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo -- with some perspective on Butler-Bam-Dragic time; what really happened with James Harden; what the team thinks it needs to finish games; what it means for Duncan Robinson...

A weekend spotlight, in which we feature the latest episode of #FloorsYours from our YouTube channel, with Gad Cartajena joining Ethan, Alex and Greg to tackle a number of Heat topics with viewers comments..... and Ethan hosting Eric Brown (FiveReasonsRealtor.com) to discuss Kelly Olynyk, Jae Crowder, major moves, and more.  Sponsors: Biscayne Bay Brewing and PrizePicks.com (five) Advertising Inqu...

With no Ethan tonight, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo come on to talk about how the Heat looked without Bam Adebayo on the road against a Zion-less New Orleans Pelicans squad. Then, we go over how much the team relies on Jimmy to control their offense and close games, Kelly Olynyk and Andre Iguodala's performances and their importance to the team, and what we expect from the second half of the...

The Miami Heat's six-game win streak ended in a humbling loss to the Atlanta Hawks, with just 14 fourth quarter points, as Jimmy Butler missed another game. While many players were to blame, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander focus on Bam Adebayo, who took just eight shots. Why is he not taking over offensively when Miami needs it? Is it scheme or mindset? Sponsored by FiveReasonsRealtor.com, C...