Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

In the second part of their series, Ethan Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney look at the 2021 free agent NBA class.  LeBron, Kawhi, Blake, Vic…. Giannis? Who might be available?  And what will be the Miami Heat's cap situation? Sponsored by BetDSI.com and Magic City Casino. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Miami Dolphins are tanking, as evidenced by their 59-10 loss in their NFL season opener. The Miami Heat, under Pat Riley, don't believe in that.  Why? When have they come closest to what the Dolphins are doing? What would it take for them to do it?  Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney explore on the latest Five on the Floor, sponsored by MyBookie.ag (use code FIVE for bonus) and AutoNati...

In a chunky episode of Five on the Floor, Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney discuss.... 1. The Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler and Tyler Herro hanging out. 2. Butler's chances at MVP consideration. 3. Dwyane Wade and Pat Riley dancing on Instagram, and what it means about the Heat organization. Sponsored by Magic City Casino, MyBookie.com and AutoNation.    Advertising Inquiries: https://red...

It's never too early to look ahead. In the first part of a two-part series, Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney look at the barren 2020 class. Can the Miami Heat get in on any of these guys with their current salary cap situation? Should they even bother? Or do they need to go another direction. Later in the week: 2021. Sponsored by AutoNation, BetDSI.com and Seltzer Mayberg law firm.  Adver...

Old friend -- and Miami defender on ESPN -- Jorge Sedano joins Five on the Floor to discuss the national perception of the Miami Heat.  Is anyone taking the Heat seriously? Why not?  And of course, we do some Lakers and Clippers talk, since Sedano has escaped the hurricanes to work in Los Angeles. Sponsored by Magic City Casino, MyBookie.com and Seltzer Mayberg.   Advertising Inquiries: https://re...

Ever since Jimmy Butler signed with the Miami Heat, Heat and Philadelphia 76ers fans have been at odds.  Keith Pompey, the beat writer for the Philadelphia Inquirer, joins the podcast to discuss the Butler decision, and where both teams go from here.  Did the 76ers really want Jimmy, or not?  Sponsored by AutoNation, BetDSI and Seltzer Mayberg law firm.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.co...

The latest episode of Mindin Our Business with Jason Jackson (@TheJaxShow) and Windy Dees (@GetDeesTweets).  A lot to cover this week around the sports business world, with Major League Baseball and more, and they even mix in some Miami Super Bowl and Disney talk. Jax may wear a Spiderman outfit to the next podcast, so it's a good thing you can't see him. Look for this podcast on its own f...

After assessing the Miami Heat's new backcourt, Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney look at the frontcourt. Who starts next to Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo? Who plays the key bench role? How will the pieces fit? And why is Alf suddenly optimistic? Sponsored by BetDSI, Doral Toyota and Seltzer Mayberg.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.c...

Goran Dragic. Justise Winslow. Tyler Herro. Dion Waiters. Kendrick Nunn. And maybe someone else down the road.  Who will start? Who will finish? Who should? How will the pieces fit in the Miami Heat's backcourt? Sponsored by AutoNation, Magic City Casino and Seltzer Mayberg law firm.    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

After Ethan J. Skolnick discussed the NBA's best front offices with Bleacher Report senior writer Howard Beck, he brought in his usual co-host Alphonse Sidney (@Alf954) to go over the list.  Where do the Miami Heat stand now? Naturally, that was the primary topic. Sponsored by AutoNation and Seltzer Mayberg law firm.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https...

Howard Beck, national NBA writer for Bleacher Report, joins Five on the Floor to talk about the NBA2K All-Decade Teams, the top NBA front offices (and where the Heat fit) and more.  Sponsored by AutoNation and Seltzer Mayberg.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's the deadest spot in the NBA calendar, so Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney are thankful that NBA2K pushed out its All-Decade Teams. They discuss Allen Iverson vs. Dwyane Wade and more. Plus, do we believe in James Johnson and Dion Waiters? Sponsored by AutoNation and Seltzer Mayberg law firm.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com...

The Miami Heat schedule is out today, and Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney break it down. They also discuss Bam Adebayo getting bounced from Team USA, The Big Three at American Airlines Arena and Udonis Haslem returning to the Miami Heat.  Sponsored by Doral Toyota and Seltzer Mayberg.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Udonis Haslem is back with the Heat for a 17th season, and he joins Ethan J. Skolnick to discuss what still drives him; the Heat's young players; his place in the 2003 "draft"; his favorite teammates; and even shares some Michael Beasley stories.  Bonus: Former Heat swingman Ricky Davis, in town with The Big 3, talks about his career and the new league. The Big 3 is at American Airline...

David Thorpe (@CoachThorpe), who played a role in Udonis Haslem's career and now trains NBA players while doing work for True Hoop, joined Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney to assess the Heat roster - everyone from Jimmy Butler to Tyler Herro, with some Bam and Justise in between.  Sponsored by Doral Toyota and Seltzer Mayberg. Check out FiveReasonsSports.com for the latest Miami Heat news...

After being named to the USA Select team, and prior to a lot of long flights, Heat center Bam Adebayo chats with Ethan J. Skolnick for the Five on the Floor podcast. What are his ambitions? What does he see as his role now? Also: Analysis of Adebayo with Alex Toledo of Miami Heat Beat.  Sponsored by Doral Toyota and Seltzer Mayberg law firm.  Check out FiveReasonsSports.com for free.  Advertising...

After a week arguing with Philadelphia 76ers fans about Jimmy Butler, Ethan J. Skolnick welcomes Alphonse Sidney back from Las Vegas and back to the Five on the Floor podcast. Who has the most annoying NBA fans, from the Miami Heat perspective? Sponsored by Doral Toyota and Seltzer Mayberg. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A conversation with Vinnie or Vince or Vincent Goodwill, national NBA writer for Yahoo.com about two players he covered in Chicago -- Jimmy Butler and Dwyane Wade. Their relationship. Their leadership styles. And how Jimmy will replace Dwyane as leader of the Miami Heat. Sponsored by Doral Toyota and Seltzer Mayberg.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://r...

How realistic is it that the Miami Heat can land Bradley Beal? Would they need to take John Wall and his exorbitant contract from the Washington Wizards? Does Wall still want to be an elite player? Can he be? When? And is Beal a superstar?  Ethan J. Skolnick speaks to Candace Buckner of The Washington Post. Sponsored by Auto Nation and Seltzer Mayberg.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com...

For 25 years, the Miami Heat have been -- by far -- the model franchise in South Florida sports. But they've made mistakes since the Big Three era. Now, after the Jimmy Butler trade, the Hassan Whiteside dump and the Tyler Herro pick, are they back? Clay Ferraro of WPLG-10 joins. AutoNation and Seltzer Mayberg law firm sponsor.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt...

With rumors still circulating about the Miami Heat's pursuit of Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal, Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney discuss whether Beal is a true superstar at this point, and thus worth gutting the Heat roster.  And what about John Wall? Can the Heat salvage his career if he comes with Beal? Sponsored by AutoNation. Send a DM to @5ReasonsSports and we'll get you t...

In the third installment of the Jimmy Chronicles, @EthanJSkolnick speaks with Sean Highkin of Bleacher Report about Butler's emergence with the Bulls. They also discuss Hassan Whiteside's fit with the Portland Trail Blazers, the team Highkin now covers. Sponsored by Magic City Casino, home of The Jai, Miami's hottest new night spot. Also sponsored by the Seltzer Mayberg law firm.  Adve...

In the latest Five On the Floor, @EthanJSkolnick and @Alf954 bounce around on Miami Heat topics... 1. Is Dion Waiters really in shape? And what does that mean? 2. The Dan Dakich/Erik Spoelstra silliness 3. What are possible lineups and how good is this team if no more moves are made? Sponsored by Seltzer Mayberg and Magic City Casino. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & O...

In the latest edition of The Jimmy Chronicles, Ethan J. Skolnick speaks with long-time Chicago Bulls beat writer KC Johnson about the rise of new Heat swingman Jimmy Butler with the Chicago Bulls... and about his relationships with Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah, the media, the fans and more. Sponsored by Doral Toyota and Seltzer Mayberg law firm.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pr...

It's a Light Skinned Opinions takeover of Five on the Floor!  With Ethan J. Skolnick traveling back from NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, Alphonse Sidney and his LSO co-host Chris Mattox compare Russ Westbrook to a Gucci belt and a used boat. Check out FiveReasonsSports.com  Sponsored by Magic City Casino.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle...