Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

The shorthanded Miami Heat have fallen to 6-9 on the season, but there have been two clear positive developments. One is Bam Adebayo recognizing his own power. The other is Kendrick Nunn finding his confidence. Ethan and Greg focus on those two players. Can Adebayo grow into a top 10 player? Who is ahead of him? Is Nunn someone who will stay in the rotation and get back in Heat fan hearts? Sponsor...

With no Ethan tonight, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo are joined by Basketball News' NBA writer Nekias Duncan, co-host of "The Dunker Spot" NBA podcast to break down the team's strengths, weaknesses, potential roster acquisitons and where the Heat stand amongst the rest of the East's Finals contenders.   After that, Ethan J. Skolnick is joined by Eric Brown for his Value Plays...

The Miami Heat got off to a horrible start before righting themselves and squeaking past the Detroit Pistons.    Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss what's sustainable and what's not, focusing on Bam Adebayo, Kendrick Nunn, Duncan Robinson and yes, Moe Harkless.   Sponsored by MyBookie.ag (FIVEONTHEFLOOR) and Manscaped.com (5RSN) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pr...

The Miami Heat are struggling at 4-7. They haven't had their full complement of players most nights, but you can't ignore some of the warning signs.  Do they need a trade for a trade's sake, just to shake things up? Who can they target? And did they miss on players in 2020 free agency that could have helped? Sponsored by PrizePicks.com (five), LuisPeters.com and Biscayne Bay Brewing. A...

The Miami Heat, again with only eight available players, dropped another game to the Philadelphia 76ers, and it's unclear when many guys will return. In that light, Ethan, Greg and Alex try to find some positives from this week, starting with Tyler Herro's confidence and Precious Achiuwa's development. The rest weren't so easy. Sponsored by LuisPeters.com and PrizePicks.com (five)...

James Harden wanted out of Houston, as we first reported at Five Reasons Sports Network more than a month ago.  And after making his desires very clear publicly, the Rockets star was traded to the Brooklyn Nets in a massive four team deal that sent the Pacers' Victor Oladipo and a slew of picks and pick swaps to the Rockets.  How did it happen? Who won the trade? And what do the Heat do now? ...

Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo hop on after a rollercoaster game, where the Heat lost to the Sixers in overtime. The Heat, missing Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Goran Dragic and 4 other players due to contract tracing, were able to compete with the 76ers (who were also missing players), thanks to big shooting performances from Duncan Robinson, Tyler Herro and even Gabe Vincent. We talk about their pe...

The Miami Heat's last game was postponed, and its next -- if it happens -- will come with only eight players available because of Covid-19 contact tracing. How do the Heat get through this stretch? Should the NBA even be playing at all? Ethan, Alex and Greg discuss. Sponsored by MyBookie.ag (FIVEONTHEFLOOR) and Manscaped.com (5RSN). Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &...

On the Five Reasons Sports Network YouTube channel, a rapid-fire discussion of the Miami Heat's early inconsistency, the most memorable Heat-Wizards games (before the teams play Saturday), the best duos in the Eastern Conference... and more. Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo, Greg Sylvander and Ricky J. Marc on the stream. Sponsored by PrizePicks.com (five) and Biscayne Bay Brewing.  Advertising Inq...

In a rematch of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Miami Heat rallied late but fell to the Boston Celtics on a tip by Payton Pritchard. Ethan Skolnick (from the arena on an unusual night) is joined by Alex Toledo and Greg Sylvander to discuss the game, from Jimmy Butler's strong effort to some of the lineup decisions late. Sponsored by MyBookie.ag (FIVEONTHEFLOOR) and FiveReasonsRealtor.com  A...

As the Miami Heat prepare for a two-game set against the Boston Celtics, Ethan, Alex and Greg examine another possible trade target: Kyle Lowry. Would the Raptors deal him? What would be other possible suitors? Does he make sense as a Heat fit? For what? Sponsored by PrizePicks.com (five) and Manscaped.com (5RSN) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcir...

The Miami Heat got a much needed easy win against the OKC Thunder -- and more importantly, might have finally found a workable starting lineup and rotation. Ethan, Alex and Greg discuss how long Erik Spoelstra might stay with Kelly Olynyk as a starter, and if playing a core 9 is the way to go forward. Sponsored by MyBookie.ag (FIVEONTHEFLOOR) and UBreakWheelFix.com Advertising Inquiries: https://r...

How concerned are Ethan, Alex and Greg about the Miami Heat's 2-3 slow start?   They break down the 5 major issues that have surfaced so far? What's sustainable? What's problematic? And what is solved merely by Jimmy Butler getting healthy and back to himself?   Sponsored by MyBookie.ag (FIVEONTHEFLOOR), Manscaped.com (5RSN) and FiveReasonsRealtor.com Advertising Inquiries: https://red...

After losing by 47 to Milwaukee on Tuesday, the Heat rallied to beat the Bucks by 11, without Jimmy Butler. Major contributions from Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, Goran Dragic and Avery Bradley. Ethan Skolnick, (from the arena), and Greg Sylvander discuss the turnaround, and where Miami goes from here.   Sponsors: Prize Picks and Manscaped Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &...

Ethan Skolnick wasn't able to join us tonight, so Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo (live from the arena) hop on to talk about what led to this abysmal Heat loss with no Jimmy Butler, the fluctuating rotation, Bam's rough night and if there's anything positive to take away from this game.   Sponsors: Keystone Neuro and Eric Brown Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy...

With Jimmy Butler doubtful for Tuesday's game against Milwaukee and not likely to play in the upcoming Wednesday rematch, how do the Miami Heat fill the void? Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Greg Sylvander discuss the options. Moe Harkless? Kendrick Nunn? Even.... KZ Okpala? Sponsored by Manscaped.com (5RSN) and Seltzer Mayberg law firm (OneCallLegal.com). Advertising Inquiries: https://redcir...

The Miami Heat, now 0-1, face the New Orleans Pelicans in the home opener on Christmas, so Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander evaluate the concerns from the season opening loss -- and going forward. Then Ethan speaks with the Heat's executive VP in charge of marketing, Michael McCullough, about the team's social justice initiatives, the new jersey line and when fans might be allowed back in...

Too many turnovers, and a fourth quarter collapse, led to the Miami Heat dropping their 2020-21 season opener against the Orlando Magic, 113-107. Ethan, Greg and Alex explore: -- Tyler Herro's struggles at PG -- The Precious minutes -- Is Harkless helping? -- Opening nights for Butler, Bam and Dragic Sponsored by MyBookie.ag (FIVEONTHEFLOOR) and Manscaped.com (5RSN) Advertising Inquiries: http...

On the eve of the Miami Heat's 2020-21 season, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss: -- Their best player -- Their starting lineup -- Their closing lineup -- Their young player most likely to overdeliver -- Their place in the NBA's Eastern Conference Sponsored by: MyBookie.ag (FIVEONTHEFLOOR) Manscaped.com (20% off with code 5RSN) OneCallLegal.com LuisPeters.com  Advertising Inquiries...

Eric Reid, one of the Miami Heat originals and still the play-by-play voice of the team, joins Ethan Skolnick on Five on the Floor again to discuss how this season will be different from the normal season, recap his favorite memories of the Heat's Bubble run and look ahead to 2020-21 and what each of the Heat's key players may offer.   Sponsored by UBreakWheelFix.com, PrizePicks.com (five)...

With the James Harden rumors still swirling, following Five Reasons Sports Network reports, Ethan Skolnick's former colleague Howard Beck (now of Sports Illustrated) joins to discuss what might happen with the Rockets star. A focus on the Miami Heat and two situations Howard knows well -- the 76ers and Nets.   Sponsored by Biscayne Bay Brewing, FiveReasonsRealtor.com and PrizePicks.com (five)....

Tony Fiorentino, who has been everything from a TV analyst to an assistant coach to a community liaison with the Miami Heat, joins Ethan J. Skolnick and Royal Shepherd to discuss his work during the pandemic, the top teams and players in Heat history, his other favorite memories, and his to-do list for the Heat's young players in 2020-21. And to show off his rings. Sponsored by Manscaped.com (...

In the latest installment of our weekly YouTube show, Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo, Greg Sylvander and Brady Hawk discuss the latest updates on the James Harden saga, including the Five Reasons Sports report that the Heat are reluctant to include Duncan Robinson in the deal.   So will it be Miami? Philadelphia, for Ben Simmons? Or anyone else?   Sponsored by PrizePicks.com (five) and Biscayne Bay B...

What's really going on with James Harden? What's his friendship with Jimmy Butler like? Will the Houston Rockets trade him? To the Miami Heat?    Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss with Stefano Fusaro of ESPN, after he covered Harden for a few years in  Houston.   Then Eric Brown of FiveReasonsRealtor.com joins to discuss his Value Plays around the NBA, including the Giannis extensi...

It finally happened. Giannis Antetokounmpo signed his Super Max to remain long-term with the Milwaukee Bucks. Did he make the right decision? Will he win a title there? And where does this leave the Miami Heat and other rivals in the compelling Eastern Conference of the NBA? Sponsored by @KeystoneNeuro (Keystone Chiropractic) and MarcBrownPa.com (mention Five Reasons for a $295 closing fee) Advert...