Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

In the second part of our recap of the Heat's loss to the Raptors, Alphonse Sidney joins Ethan J. Skolnick to discuss Alf's observation that Miami can't go without ballhandlers for too long... and it leads to a discussion about whether the Heat need another true point guard.   See prior episode for analysis with Ethan and Alex Toledo.   Sponsored by LuisPeters.com (State Farm agent bas...

The Miami Heat fell to 1-1 in the Bubble, losing by 4 to the Toronto Raptors. Ethan and Alex discuss: -- the Raptors' Duncan denial -- nothing for Nunn -- Dragic rising -- Butler's late game issues    and more....   Sponsored by Biscayne Bay Brewing Company Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

After the Heat opened in Orlando with a win against the Denver Nuggets, Ethan, Alex and Greg update the status of Jimmy Butler and look ahead to the Toronto Raptors matchup. Has Masai Ujiri reached a Pat Riley level? How do the Heat handle Kyle Lowry?   Also: Views on the starting lineup change (Leonard to Crowder) and some laughs at the Philadelphia 76ers after T.J. Warren torched them.   Sponsor...

The latest edition of our interactive #YouTube show on the Miami Heat somehow ventures off into a discussion of all-time Random Scrub Heat Kilers, before finishing with predictions for the NBA Restart which starts for the Heat on Saturday.   Ethan, Alf, Alex and Greg are all here, and took questions and comments.   Thanks to SafeCubbies.com for being part of our sponsor network. Advertising Inquir...

Few break down the #NBA like Matt Moore (@HPBasketball) of The Action Network, and Ethan and Alex got him for a full hour.   In-depth analysis of the #MiamiHeat against all the contenders in the East, including the Bucks; a look at first game back opponent Denver; MVP, MIP and other awards; and a look ahead to free agency for Miami. Giannis, Oladipo, it's all in here.    Sponsored by SafeCubbi...

The Miami Heat did not excel defensively in their final Bubble scrimmage, this one against the Memphis Grizzlies.   Nekias Duncan joins Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander to discuss whether the problem this season has been personnel, scheme or disposition, and whether it can be fixed now.   Also, we talk Waiters, Whiteside, the Phoenix Suns (really) and more that's happening in the scrimmages a...

In one of the stranger episodes of Five on the Floor, Ethan, Alf and Alex discuss the plan for the third bubble scrimmage, Bam Adebayo's social justice stand, the rumors about Bam's contract extension, a Twitter account with some silly takes, and Daisy Duck? Yes, Daisy Duck.   Sponsored by Biscayne Bay Brewing company, SafeCubbies.com and LuisPeters.com (State Farm)  Advertising Inquiries:...

After reviewing the Miami Heat's scrimmage with the Utah Jazz -- and the strong play of Kelly Olynyk -- Ethan, Alex and Greg spend the rest of the episode on Tyler Herro comparisons.   CJ McCollum? Devin Booker? John... Havlicek?    And who's more untouchable: Herro or Duncan Robinson?   Sponsored by Biscayne Bay Brewing Company and UBreakWheelFix.com  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcir...

In the latest episode of our streaming show, which debuted on our YouTube channel, the usual crew (Ethan, Alf, Alex) are joined by contributors David Fernandez and Brady Hawk.   They cover a number of Miami Heat topics off the scrimmage win against the Sacramento Kings, and look ahead to the next against the Utah Jazz -- and discuss how Bam Adebayo and Kendrick Nunn will change the dynamic when th...

Finally, a game. Kind of.    Ethan, Alf, Alex and Greg discuss the Heat's scrimmage win against the Sacramento Kings in Orlando. Who looked good? Who is rusty? And might Andre Iguodala be the missing piece?   Alf debuts his Eye Test on the Heat's lack of point guards. Also, Greg schools Heat fans about Bol Bol during his Guts Check segment.   Sponsored by SafeCubbies.com and Biscayne Bay B...

The Miami Heat are whole.    As we've been forecasting on Five on the Floor, Bam Adebayo and Kendrick Nunn joined the team in Orlando after their Covid-19 sabbaticals. Now that Erik Spoelstra has 17 players, many useful, what will he do with them? Ethan has a theory.   Then Ethan, Alf, Greg and Alex talk about Justise Winslow's latest injury, and the fan reaction; and Jimmy Butler's la...

Stan Van Gundy, the former coach of the Miami Heat, joins Five on the Floor with Ethan, Alf and Alex to discuss his newfound Twitter habit, the NBA bubble, the Heat's chances, Erik Spoelstra, Dwyane Wade, Udonis Haslem, that magical 2003-04 season, Chips Ahoy cookies and more.    Sponsored by Biscayne Bay Brewing company, SafeCubbies.com and UBreakWheelFix.com  Advertising Inquiries: https://r...

Close to the first scrimmage in Orlando, the crew (Ethan J. Skolnick, Greg Sylvander, Alex Toledo) discuss a number of Miami Heat topics, including what two of the hosts believe is the toughest matchup in the East bracket -- the Boston Celtics. Also: social justice Spoelstra, Bam for MIP, potential rotations, more.   Sponsored by Biscayne Bay Brewing Company and LuisPeters.com (State Farm) Adverti...

For the first time, we post our Floors Yours! YouTube show on this podcast feed as well. Join Ethan, Alf, Alex and Greg as we run through a bunch of Miami Heat topics, starting with whether Miami can be Giannis stoppers, including segments on Mike Miller and Bam Adebayo, and finishing with a Happy Birthday song. Sort of sponsored by Biscayne Bay Brewing company.  The show airs every Thursday from...

Not many give the Miami Heat a chance to get to the Eastern Conference Finals, so it's not stunning that an ESPN statistical analysis gave them no chance at all. Where would an ECF appearance rank among franchise achievements? Also, the latest from Tyler Herro, memories of Shaquille O'Neal's arrival, surprises in Erik Spoelstra's rotation and thoughts on Dwyane Wade's Twitter m...

The Heat continued with their Zoom media sessions in Orlando, with Jimmy Butler and Derrick Jones Jr. speaking to reporters for the first time since arriving in the bubble. Butler discussed his plans for social justice (no name on the back of the jersey), his team's readiness and more, and so Nekias Duncan and Alphonse Sidney joined Ethan J. Skolnick to discuss all of what Butler said -- and w...

As NBA training camps continue in Orlando, Ethan J. Skolnick, Greg Sylvander (and eventually Alex Toledo) blitz through a number of timely topics that may in some ways affect the Miami Heat. From Ben Simmons' switch to power forward for Philadelphia to Dion Waiters getting more time after Rajon Rondo's injury with the Lakers. Also, Greg debuts Guts Check, with some straight-shooting talk a...

Now that Goran Dragic revealed the names we've quietly known, the hosts (Ethan J. Skolnick, Alex Toledo, Greg Sylvander) discuss what it means to have Bam Adebayo and Kendrick Nunn absent from the team due to positive Covid-19 tests. Also a discussion of the Heat's first few days of their Orlando training camp, the likelihood that Meyers Leonard starts and some Bradley Beal teasing. Sponso...

ESPN/ABC analyst Mark Jones, who has spent nearly 30 decades living in South Florida, joins Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney for a wide-ranging, candid conversation. A little something on the Miami Heat, Erik Spoelstra, Jimmy Butler, LeBron James, the NBA at large, Covid-19, social justice and more before heading into the NBA Bubble in Orlando. Then Alex Toledo joins Ethan to discuss the Heat...

A double episode.... -- First, Ethan J. Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Alphonse Sidney discuss the elite 2-guards who might be available to the Miami Heat at some point, including bubble no-shows Bradley Beal and Victor Oladipo and Jazz young All-Star Donovan Mitchell. Can Tyler Herro reach their levels at any point? -- Second, Stefano Fusaro (the only ESPN reporter in the Major League Soccer bubble in...

On the 4-year anniversary of the decision that rocked "Heat Nation," we discuss why Dwyane Wade left for the Chicago Bulls... but also whether it worked out best for everyone involved. Ethan J. Skolnick reveals more backstory about what led to Wade leaving, and Alex Toledo and Alphonse Sidney weigh in on what might have happened had he stayed, and what might not have happened (Jimmy Butler...

An extended episode starts with a discussion of the Miami Heat's big news this week... 3 players testing positive, forcing a shutdown of the American Airlines Arena facility prior to the team traveling to Orlando for the season restart.   Also, Victor Oladipo's decision to skip the restart for the Pacers; some 76ers slander as some still can't get over Jimmy Butler; and an interview wi...

The Miami Heat have enjoyed plenty of success since their inaugural season of 1988. But all of those seasons, which were the most memorable? Any from the early years? The Alonzo Mourning years? The start of Dwyane Wade's career? The 3 championships, one with Shaquille O'Neal and two with LeBron James? And where did this season with Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo rank?  Ethan J. Skolnick is j...

Jannelle Moore, a new writer on FiveReasonsSports.com, joins Five on the Floor to provide her list of the 5 x-factors as the Miami Heat restart the season. Ethan J. Skolnick, Alphonse Sidney and Alex Toledo assess the list, which includes a couple of surprises. Also, the guys finally remember that Kelly Olynyk exists.  You can find Moore's accompanying written piece on the website now. Sponsor...

The new schedule is out for the resumption of the NBA season, and it doesn't appear favorable for the Miami Heat. Ethan J. Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Greg Sylvander discuss the 8 games, including Milwaukee Bucks, Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics, and actually see a bright side. How much does seeding mean? Sponsored by UBreakWheelFix.com (code 5ReasonsWheels) and ChristophersBakery.com/fiverea...