Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

In the latest episode of #FloorsYours on our YouTube channel, Ethan, Alf and Alex welcome guest Adam Borai (@ClutchNBA5R) to discuss what he's heard about players -- through free agency or trade -- who want to join the Miami Heat. It's a long list. Sponsored by PrizePicks.com (five) Note: These episodes are looser with format and language than the usual podcast episodes. Advertising Inquir...

With reports that the Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo is interested in a trade/extension scenario with the Miami Heat, and others that Jrue Holiday is being shopped by the Pelicans, Ethan, Alex and Greg discuss how each situation presents an opportunity to the Heat. They try to answer the core question of whether it's worth it to make a run at Giannis now, rather than waiting until 2021 free...

While awaiting the election results, Ethan Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney debate a big NBA question: When will fans be back in arenas like American Airlines Arena in Miami, and what will the NBA look like if it's not anytime soon? Note: This was recorded prior to some news about the NBA's plans on Tuesday. Sponsored by Manscaped.com (5RSN) and MyBookie.ag (FIVEONTHEFLOOR) Reposted with edit...

The Sacramento Kings have been hopeless for more than a decade, with other teams stealing the few talented players they've drafted. Now, starting with Barry Jackson's column and followed by Bam Adebayo's social media activity, there's some buzz about their young, gifted point guard De'Aaron Fox, who is close with Adebayo. Would the Kings deal him? What would it take? Where'...

Pat Riley has been saying for years that he's year to year, but now it seems like, at age 75, he's ready to stay longer. Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney speak on the reasons and ramifications related to that.  What does it mean for the roster? What does it mean for those in the front office -- and on the coaching staff -- who may not feel they can move up?  And when does it finally e...

Another installment of our Pat Riley series: After his press conference, Ethan, Greg and Alex dug into his comments about the Miami Heat's pending free agents. What will Riley and Heat offer Goran Dragic to stay? Jae Crowder? Meyers Leonard? Derrick Jones Jr.? Solomon Hill? Sponsored by: Biscayne Bay Brewing company Seltzer Mayberg law firm (OneCallLegal.com) Advertising Inquiries: https://red...

In the second official episode of our reaction series to the Pat Riley press availability, Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo try to answer the question: Who will Riley see as untouchable among his young core? They discuss Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, Duncan Robinson, Kendrick Nunn and Derrick Jones Jr.  Sponsored by Manscaped.com (5RSN), SafeCubbies.com and MarcBrownPa.com (mention 5 Reasons for $295 cl...

In the first of our five official themed Pat Riley press conference episodes, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander evaluate what the Miami Heat president is clearly grappling with: Treat the Heat like a Finals team and make an offseason strike? Or preserve the 2021 salary cap space at all costs? Sponsored by: OneCallLegal.com MyBookie.ag (FIVEONTHEFLOOR) UBreakWheelFix.com    Advertising Inquiries: h...

It was a strange Sunday, as Pat Riley's innocuous comments about the NBA Finals -- in which the Miami Heat president gave great credit to the champion Los Angeles Lakers -- were taken out of context by media outlets big and small on social media to create a fake controversy. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander take listeners through the process of how this happens in the modern media age, and ex...

In the latest #FloorsYours on our Five Reasons Sports YouTube channel, Ethan, Alex, Greg and Alf all bring a big to the table, who could help the Miami Heat relatively cheap. It's the great Baynes vs. Noel debate! Sponsored by: Biscayne Bay Brewing Company, PrizePicks.com (five) and Manscaped.com (5RSN) Some parental discretion advised. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Priva...

With the news that friend of Five on the Floor -- and former Heat coach -- Stan Van Gundy will be the coach in New Orleans, Ethan, Alex and Greg revisit the Jrue Holiday conversation. Would Van Gundy and David Griffin trade Holiday? What would the Heat offer? And does it matter that Holiday can extend his contract into 2021-22? Sponsored by: SafeCubbies.com Manscaped.com (5RSN code) Biscayne Bay B...

It didn't end in an NBA title but, by most Miami Heat fans, 2019-20 will never be forgotten. Few seasons in local sports history have had the impact on the community that this one did, even though no one could watch the playoffs in person.  Ethan Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney put the Bubble season in perspective, through the eyes of listeners and Twitter followers, and the response to one @5Rea...

You'd think that a former All-Star, who just had one of his best statistical seasons, would be appealing to Miami Heat fans. But many don't think he's a fit, if the San Antonio Spurs decide to move him this offseason. Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Nekias Duncan (of BasketballNews.com) discuss whether this is a reasonable option in a trade, what it would take, and how he would work...

Miami has an eye on new whales in 2021, but could it bring in an old face sooner? Josh Richardson didn't love his Philadelphia experience, and the 76ers may be looking to move money. Richardson wasn't ideal as a first option for the Heat, but as a third or fourth or fifth who can defend guards, a real team weakness?  Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Nekias Duncan (BasketballNews.com) discus...

Ethan, Alf, Alex and Greg take to the YouTube stream and debate some of the potential free agents and trade targets for the Miami Heat, including James Harden (?!) and Christian Wood, who is completely unfamiliar to Alf. Warning: This episode is a little looser than our usual offerings. Hide the kids. Sponsored by Manscaped.com (5RSN) and PrizePicks.com (five) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcir...

As the NBA still decides on its offseason transaction schedule, Ethan, Alf and Greg discuss one of the key things to watch: Does Bam Adebayo ask to sign an extension now? If so, that has ramifications on the pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo.  Should the Heat budge if so? How does Giannis' agent come into play? And, in general, should the Heat act like a team that just reached the NBA Finals, o...

As attention turns to the Miami Heat offseason, one possible, attainable target is Victor Oladipo, who doesn't seem happy with the Indiana Pacers. Does he make sense as a one-year option for the Heat? Is he totally healthy? What should the Heat give up? What should they hold back?  Ethan and Alex discuss. Sponsored by SafeCubbies.com, PrizePicks.com (code "five" to double deposit) and...

It's finally over, after nearly a full year. The Miami Heat ran out of gas in Game 6, falling behind by more than 30 against Finals MVP LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Rajon Rondo (yes, him) and the Los Angeles Lakers. And so one of the more memorable seasons in Heat history is finally over.  Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo jumped on Five on the Floor with about four minutes remain...

It didn't seem possible, but Jimmy Butler topped himself. We didn't expect to pod, but we had to.  Ethan, Greg and Alex put Butler's Game 5 triple double in perspective, while also touching on Duncan Robinson's breakout, Erik Spoelstra's timeouts and rotation, LeBron James' choices, Anthony Davis' injury and more. Sponsored by: SafeCubbies.com FiveReasonsRealtor.com Ban...

As the Miami Heat face elimination for the first time in the playoffs, Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander, Brady Hawk and Royal Shepherd take over the YouTube channel to preview Game 5 of the NBA Finals and discuss other topics, such as the sham Executive of the Year vote.  Stick around for Greg's dramatic reading of Gary Payton's essay. Sponsored by: PrizePicks.com (code "five" to dou...

With a longer break between NBA Finals games, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander take 30 minutes to assess whose stock has gone up for the Miami Heat in the bubble, and whose has gone down. Mostly agreement, but a couple of differences, and maybe one surprise. Sponsored by: Seltzer Mayberg law firm (OneCallLegal.com) PrizePicks.com (use code "five") Biscayne Bay Brewing company   Advertisin...

The game was there for the Heat, and then it wasn't. The Lakers won Game 4, 102-96, stifling the Heat offense by using a different (Anthony Davis centric) strategy on Jimmy Butler. Now it's 3-1 in the NBA Finals. What happened, and what can the Heat fix for Game 5 on Friday? Ethan, Greg and Alex talk about Bam's return, Butler's passiveness, Dragic's absence, KCP and Rondo'...

Joe Vardon, who has covered LeBron James regularly for Cleveland.com and The Athletic, joins Ethan Skolnick to explain how James views Pat Riley, Erik Spoelstra, Jae Crowder, Jimmy Butler and his Miami Heat days. Inside stuff that shapes this NBA Finals. Sponsored by: MarcBrownPa.com MyBookie.ag (code is FIVEONTHEFLOOR) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https:/...

To get your ready for NBA Finals Game 4, another episode. We just give you the raw Zoom press conferences from Erik Spoelstra, Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and Goran Dragic of the Miami Heat, and LeBron James and Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles. Make sure to check out our other preview episodes. Sponsored by SafeCubbies.com and PrizePicks.com (use code "five") Advertising Inquiries: https://...

A loaded episode finally featuring all four core members of Five on the Floor. Ethan, Alf, Alex and Greg; 1. Reflect on Jimmy Butler's performance 2. Discuss what Butler should do in Game 4 3. Review the Goran Dragic & Bam Adebayo Zoom calls. Will they play? When? 4. Debate LeBron James's comments about Butler and trash talk 5. Is LeBron hurting himself with Heat fans again? Sponsored...