Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

The Heat lost their preseason opener to the New Orleans Pelicans, but Ethan, Greg and Alex (at the arena) focused more on the storylines: -- Point Herro -- KZ vs. Precious -- Harkless as a starter  And more.... Sponsored by SafeCubbies.com, Biscayne Bay Brew and BtrPay.com    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Miami Heat play their first of two preseason games on Monday night, this one against New Orleans.  So how will Erik Spoelstra approach them? For veterans off injuries like Goran Dragic? For young prospects including KZ Okpala and Precious Achiuwa? For newcomers Avery Bradley and Moe Harkless? And is this Kendrick Nunn time? Sponsored by PrizePicks.com (five), Biscayne Bay Brewing and Manscaped...

As expected, Miami Heat stars Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo made ESPN.com's list of top NBA players. Were they ranked fairly? Too high? And can Adebayo reach the top 10 someday? Ethan J. Skolnick, Alex Teledo and Greg Sylvander discuss.  Sponsored by Manscaped.com (#5RSN), Biscayne Bay Brewing and UBreakWheelFix.com  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https:/...

ESPN.com released the bottom half of its top 100 list, and three of the Miami Heat's players are on it. Were Duncan Robinson, Goran Dragic and Tyler Herro ranked too high or low? And where will Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler fit? Sponsored by MyBookie.ag (FIVEONTHEFLOOR) and SafeCubbies.com    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

After Jimmy Butler speaks to the media for the first time in training camp, Ethan J. Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Greg Sylvander are joined by Adam Borai to discuss Butler's comments, and whether the Heat will load manage his playing time this season. Then Adam makes an announcement about a new vehicle on Five Reasons Sports... and the group gets into the James Harden flakeout in Houston, and whe...

Nekias Duncan (BasketballNews.com) joins Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo to break down what newcomers Avery Bradley and Moe Harkless provide on defense and offense, how they might fit with holdover Heat players and whether they will be sticking around beyond this season. Sponsored by: Manscaped.com (5RSN for 15% off) MarcBrownPa.com ($295 closing fee by mentioning 5 Reasons) MyBooki...

Ethan, Alex, Alf and Greg get together on the Five Reasons YouTube channel for their weekly interaction with listeners and viewers. They discuss the first week of Miami Heat training camp, and the John Wall for Russell Westbrook trade that could affect Bradley Beal. Warning: these episodes are usually looser than our typical podcasts. Sponsored by Biscayne Bay Brewing company and PrizePicks.com (&...

Who is Jimmy Butler, and how did he get here? Ethan Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney speak with Bernie Lee, the agent for Butler, about Butler's new shoe deal with Li Ning, how the deal to the Heat went down, and his relationships with Erik Spoelstra, Pat Riley, Bam Adebayo, Goran Dragic and more. And memes. Lots of memes. Sponsored by FiveReasonsRealtor.com, SafeCubbies.com, BtrPay.com and Biscay...

As more reports surface that Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokoumnpo will re-sign with the Milwaukee Bucks for the SuperMax, the question becomes: Where do the Heat go with their master plan? And did we all get expectations too high? Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alphonse Sidney discuss, and Alf closes with an all-time rant.  Sponsored by SafeCubbies.com, OneCallLegal.com (Seltzer Mayberg)...

With the offseason ending, and the season starting soon, Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo rank the Miami Heat against other top contenders.  Lakers? Clippers? Bucks? Raptors? Nets? Nuggets? Where does Miami fit? Then Ethan speaks with Eric Brown (FiveReasonsRealtor.com) about the Bam Adebayo extension and more for a new segment called Value Plays. Also sponsored by PrizePicks.com (five), Biscayne Ba...

With Jae Crowder gone -- and Maurice Harkless and Avery Bradley in -- the Miami Heat will have a new starting lineup from the one that advanced to the 2020 NBA Finals.  But what will it be? Does Meyers Leonard get his spot back? Bradley in? Or Tyler Herro? Goran Dragic back to the bench? Ethan Skolnick, Alphonse Sidney, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo evaluate the options. Sponsored by: Ubreakwheel...

It was either going to be this offseason or next offseason, and Bam Adebayo chose to secure his future now. The Miami Heat All-Star signed a 5-year extension. How does this affect the pursuit of Giannis and other stars? Why are some Heat fans upset, or even panicked? Ethan J. Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo try to calm everyone down. Sponsored by: SafeCubbies.com MarcBrownPa.com Advertisi...

With the draft completed, and most free agents gone, it's time to assess the Eastern Conference -- and specifically, the contenders. Ethan, Alex, Greg and Alf discuss the moves made by the Bucks, Celtics, Raptors, Pacers, 76ers and Nets to try to dethrone the Miami Heat as Eastern Conference champions. Sponsored by: SafeCubbies.com BtrPay.com  MyBookie.ag (FIVEONTHEFLOOR)   Advertising Inquiri...

After a busy second day of free agency, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander assess the Miami Heat's moves, which included adding veteran forward Mo Harkless and veteran guard Avery Bradley -- while forward Jae Crowder left for Phoenix. Also, is there anything else coming? Sponsored by MyBookie.ag (code FIVEONTHEFLOOR), LuisPeters.com and ChiropracticKeystone.com Advertising Inquiries: https://re...

After the Miami Heat drafted Precious Achiuwa out of Memphis in the first round, it's time to start free agency. Which players will move? Where? Who will be available to the Heat? How will they use the mid-level exception? Will they do a sign-and-trade deal? Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo, Greg Sylvander and Adam Borai (@ClutchNBA5R) discuss everyone from Gallinari to Millsap to Hayward. Sponsore...

The Miami Heat kept their pick at No. 20 and selected Precious Achiuwa, a forward/center prospect from Memphis, who is in the Bam Adebayo mold. Ethan J. Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Greg Sylvander hop off the live stream to discuss Achiuwa -- what he provides, how he might fit, and when he may be ready. Sponsored by: BtrPay.com  FiveReasonsRealtor.com UBreakWheelFix.com  Advertising Inquiries: https:...

In the last of our draft previews, Alex Toledo and Greg Sylvander are joined by Adam Borai (@ClutchNBA5R) to discuss the best wings available, and whether any may be attractive to the Miami Heat. Sponsored by MarcBrownPa.com and Manscaped.com (5RSN) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As the NBA trading continues, Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Alphonse Sidney discuss Jrue Holiday to the Milwaukee Bucks and how it affects the Miami Heat. Then they welcome reporter Ashley Nicole Moss, who has been reporting on Heat news a lot this month, to discuss the latest about Giannis, Bradley Beal and more. Sponsored by SafeCubbies.com, Biscayne Bay Brewing and OneCallLegal.com (Seltzer M...

The NBA trading season opened Monday, so Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alphonse Sidney discuss all the latest, including the Chris Paul deal to Phoenix and and the possible James Harden deal to Brooklyn. Do the Heat need to go for it now? Sponsored by BtrPay.com and MyBookie.ag (FIVEONTHEFLOOR) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privac...

Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander give you the latest about several Heat targets, including Danilo Gallinari, Paul Millsap and Wes Matthews, Jr. Also, how does the Nets' James Harden pursuit affect the Heat's plans? More draft episodes this week. Sponsored by PrizePicks.com (five), Biscayne Bay Brewing and FiveReasonsRealtor.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &...

Do the Heat need another guard? Well, maybe. Depends whether Goran Dragic is back and healthy, if players are acquired via trade or free agency, and if Kendrick Nunn is included in a package. Alex Toledo, Greg Sylvander and Brady Hawk discuss all the prospects who could be around when the Heat are scheduled to pick at No. 20. Sponsored by SafeCubbies.com and Manscaped.com (5RSN for 20% off) Advert...

In the latest #FloorsYours on the Five Reasons Sports YouTube channel, Ethan, Alf, Alex and Greg welcome Adam Borai (@ClutchNBA5R) to discuss his report about James Harden putting the Miami Heat on his preferred list if he forces his way out of Houston. They also discuss Greg's report about draft prospect Vernon Carey, Jr.  These episodes are looser than the usual podcast episodes. Sponsored b...

The Miami Heat have one of the league's best bigs, in Bam Adebayo, but a clear need for support and depth. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander and "draft guru" Alphonse Sidney evaluate the options in the upcoming draft, including a familiar name. Well, Alf doesn't evaluate anyone. Sponsored by:  UBreakWheelFix.com Manscaped.com BtrPay.com OneCallLegal.com Advertising Inquiries: https...

In the latest episode of our NBA/Heat draft series, we look at the 2020 NBA Draft. How different is it due to Covid-19? Is it top-heavy? Much difference between pick 15 and 25? Can the Heat get a contributor at pick 20, or should Miami trade out or down? Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo, Greg Sylvander and FiveReasonsSports.com contributor Brady Hawk discuss. Sponsored by: PrizePicks.com  Biscayne Bay...

With the 2020 NBA Draft coming up in less than two weeks, Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo look at the Heat's past decade in the NBA Draft -- and how Pat Riley and his staff went from not paying it much mind to repeatedly striking gold. This is the start of our draft series, that will include an examination of this draft class as a whole, and zeroing in on the position groups. Sp...