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Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

1,581 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 583 ratings

Ethan Skolnick hosts a daily insider Miami Heat/NBA podcast -- ”best sports podcast of 2020 by Miami New Times -- with Alex Toledo, Greg Sylvander and prominent player, media and team guests. Flagship of @5ReasonsSports network at FiveReasonsSports.com.

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Miami Heat: Assessing the Depth after Offseason

August 17, 2021 02:09 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

It's time to debate the Miami Heat's offseason. Will they compete? Contend? Get the right seed to make a playoff splash? A lot may come down to the depth.  Ethan Skolnick lays out Miami's plan from here, and Alex Toledo, Greg Sylvander and newcomer Sean Rochester stake their positions. Sponsored by www.EverythingTradeShows.com, www.PrizePicks.com (five) and www.TherapistPreferred.com (5Reasons). Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.co...

Miami Heat #FloorsYours: Summer League (Strus, Okpala, Yurt)

August 13, 2021 22:47 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MB

In a FloorsYours episode from the Five Reasons Sports YouTube channel, Ethan, Greg and Alex are joined by Michael Christian, who has been watching the Miami Heat summer league team in Las Vegas. Thoughts on KZ Okpala's struggles, Max Strus' rise, Omer Yurtseven's emergence and more. And a discussion of the luxury tax. Sponsored by PrizePicks.com (five), Biscayne Bay Brewing and MarcBrownPa.com  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/p...

Miami Heat: Breaking Down Kyle Lowry

August 11, 2021 01:04 - 24 minutes - 22 MB

With no Ethan Skolnick in the mix tonight, Greg 'Leif' Sylvander and Alex Toledo (@GregSylvander & @tropicalblanket, respectively), hopped on to dig deeper into star acquisition Kyle Lowry's game. We talked about the way he runs an offense, including the pick-and-roll element, his free throw volume, all the ways he helps his teams on offense, his strong defense and whether or not he's slipped in that regard, as well as our expectations for him for next season.   Sponsored by: PrizePicks (...

Miami Heat: Will they celebrate or regret Jimmy Butler extension?

August 09, 2021 16:01 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB

Jimmy Butler signed his mega max extension with the Miami Heat this week, as expected. How will the Miami Heat and their fans feel about it in four years? When Butler is 36? Making $50 million?  Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss. Sponsored by CPT-Florida.com, MyBookie.ag (five) and MarcBrownPa.com  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Miami Heat: Tampering? What now for Kyle Lowry?

August 08, 2021 15:10 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MB

The Miami Heat didn't have much time to celebrate the acquisition of Kyle Lowry, the gold medal for Bam Adebayo, and the contract extension for Jimmy Butler.\ Not after the ESPN report of a tampering investigation centered on the Heat and the Chicago Bulls. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander assess the risk, and trash the rule. Sponsored by www.EverythingTradeShows.com, PrizePicks (five) and MyBookie.ag (five)   Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: http...

Miami Heat Free Agency Day 3: Oladipo In, Still Questions

August 05, 2021 11:50 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB

On the third day of NBA free agency, the Miami Heat brought back Victor Oladipo on a cheap, prove-it deal. Now, with the rotation largely fill, how did the Heat do?  And is it enough to contend in the East? Ethan, Alex and Greg discuss. Sponsored by www.TherapistPreferred.com (5Reasons) and PrizePicks (five). Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Miami Heat Free Agency Day 2: Nunn & Derozan gone, Markieff Morris in

August 04, 2021 01:54 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

As the second day of NBA Free Agency began to wind down, Greg Sylvander was joined by Clutch Corner's Adam Borai and Full Court Press host Ariel Attias to discuss all the HEAT activity on day two.    Topics include:  Demar Derozan going to Chicago Kendrick Nunn basically being encouraged to leave for the Lakers The Heat shored up the frontcourt by signing free agent power forward Markieff Morris.  We break down all the moves and also have a candid conversation related to the Heat's willi...

Miami Heat Free Agency: Kyle Lowry, PJ Tucker, Duncan Robinson In

August 03, 2021 03:32 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MB

At the (near) end of the first full night of free agency, Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo assess the Miami Heat's new roster -- still in progress. That includes the signings of guard Kyle Lowry and forward PJ Tucker, and the re-signings of Duncan Robinson and Dewayne Dedmon. How will the team look? And is DeMar DeRozan still an option? Sponsored by www.everythingtradeshows.com, www.cpt-florida.com and www.MarcBrownPa.com  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brand...

Miami Heat Free Agency Eve: Lowry, DeRozan, more (from YouTube channel)

August 02, 2021 01:41 - 1 hour - 63.9 MB

With so much swirling on the night prior to free agency, the Five Reasons Sports reporting crew (Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander, Alex Toledo from Five on the Floor and Adam Borai from The Clutch Corner) congregated to provide the latest information and take viewer questions. The focus was on the pursuit of Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan (the latter first reported Sunday by Five Reasons Sports), but many other topics were covered. Warning: it's a looser than usual episode. Sponsored by www.T...

Miami Heat: Where did the Draft Picks go?

July 28, 2021 13:03 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

As the 2021 Draft nears, the Miami Heat are not in position to add a first round prospect. They don't have a pick. They also don't have many picks to trade for superstars. Greg Sylvander, Alex Toledo and guest Marco Romo look back at recent Heat drafts, the players they picked and the players they acquired for picks they didn't use. Sponsored by www.CPT-Florida.com and www.EverythingTradeShows.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle....

Miami Heat: "Grifters Gruel".... Lowry, Ingram, Dragic Rumblings

July 27, 2021 01:49 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MB

Adam Borai, dubbed a Grifter by some out-of-towners on Twitter who doubt the veracity of his (excellent) reporting, joins Ethan, Greg and Alex to discuss the latest all are hearing in advance of the NBA Draft and free agency. The latest on Brandon Ingram, Duncan Robinson, Kyle Lowry, Tyler Herro, Goran Dragic and more. Sponsored by: PrizePicks.com (five) F45 Cooper City training MarcBrownPa.com  TherapistPreferred.com (5Reasons)  

Miami Heat: What could a MegaOffer get them?

July 26, 2021 11:11 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

In honor of Five Reasons contributor Adam Borai's tweet, Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and guest Royal Shepherd speculate about the best player the Miami Heat could get if they sent a package of Tyler Herro, Precious Achiuwa, KZ Okpala, expiring contracts, picks and pick swaps. And would it be worth it? Players discussed included Bradley Beal, Pascal Siakam, Brandon Ingram and more. Sponsored by TherapistPreferred.com (5Reasons), Manscaped.com (5RSN) and MyBookie.ag (five).  Advertising...

Miami Heat #FloorsYours: Optimism for Offseason?

July 25, 2021 16:43 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MB

Building on Larry Coon's belief that the Miami Heat are not in ideal position entering the offseason, the crew from Five on the Floor (Ethan, Alex, Greg) welcomes Allana Tauchaur of Feel the Heat. Is Miami too devoid of assets to make a big splash? Or will the front office figure it out? Sponsored by Biscayne Bay Brewing and PrizePicks.com (five). Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Miami Heat/NBA: Salary cap expert Larry Coon joins

July 22, 2021 02:47 - 43 minutes - 40 MB

Where do the Miami Heat stand against the salary cap, entering free agency? And how should they operate? The ultimate salary cap guru, Larry Coon, joins Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander to discuss that and more. Sponsored by MyBookie.ag (five) and www.EverythingTradeShows.com  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Miami Heat: Do Fans Overvalue, or Undervalue, Their Own?

July 20, 2021 11:49 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

A more philosophical debate in today's episode: Last season, Heat fans were accused of overvaluing the likes of Tyler Herro and KZ Okpala and Precious Achiuwa when it came to trade conversations. Now, though, it seems they may be undervaluing Duncan Robinson and Kendrick Nunn compared to how fans of other teams see them. Do most Heat fans overvalue or undervalue their own? Ariel Attias (Full Court Press) joins Ethan, Greg and Alex. Sponsored by www.CPT-Florida.com and www.TherapistPrefe...

Miami Heat: How Badly Do They Need a Point Guard?

July 19, 2021 12:34 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MB

As we explore the options for point guard in free agency and the draft, starting with Kyle Lowry and Mike Conley but also including Malcolm Brogdon and others, we try to answer the question: Should more resources be put into this position than anywhere else? Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander, for a change, have a difference of opinion. Sponsored by Miami Grill, MyBookie.ag (five) and PrizePicks.com (five). Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://re...

Miami Heat: Shot at a Lowry & Oladipo backcourt?

July 16, 2021 00:57 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

We have discussed Kyle Lowry, and Victor Oladipo. But what about pairing them in the Miami Heat backcourt? Is it possible, with Oladipo's value down? And how would it work? Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo discuss. Thanks to MusicByMercy for our new intro. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (code: five) and www.CPT-Florida.com (IT) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Miami Heat: Possible frontcourt free agent fits

July 14, 2021 02:03 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

The Miami Heat need frontcourt help, someone to pair for at least half the time with Bam Adebayo. The good news is, there will likely be a lot of options, possibly for the mid-level exception.  Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo evaluate Rudy Gay, Blake Griffin, Jeff Green and seven others. Sponsored by www.TherapistPreferred.com and www.MyBookie.ag (five) and www.EverythingTradeShows.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircl...

Nigerian Heat upset!... and Collin Sexton updates

July 12, 2021 00:24 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo are joined by Adam Borai to discuss the four Miami Heat players who played a role in Nigeria's shocking exhibition upset against the USA.... and the latest they are hearing about the Heat's interest in Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton. Sponsored by Miami Grill, PrizePicks.com (five) and MyBookie.ag (five). Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Miami Heat Stories: Norris Cole, the Everywhere Champion

July 07, 2021 16:24 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

Norris Cole, who just won another championship (this one in France) joins with his podcast co-host Sean Rochester... as well as regular Five on the Floor hosts Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo. They discuss Cole's time with the Miami Heat, his funniest memories of Heat teammates, his post-Heat career and his thoughts on the style of the league now. And, of course, that night against Jeremy Lin. Sponsored by www.PrizePicks.com (five), www.CPT-Florida.com and www.EverythingTra...

The Miami Heat-centric 2021 NBA Finals Preview

July 06, 2021 22:06 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MB

Ethan, Greg and Alex look at the NBA Finals between the Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks from a Miami Heat perspective. What can be learned from what those teams have accomplished so far? Sponsored by www.MyBookie.ag (five), www.PrizePicks.com (five) and www.TherapistPreferred.com (5Reasons for 25% off) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Miami Heat: Better off than the Atlanta Hawks?

July 06, 2021 00:58 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

The Miami Heat have dominated the NBA's Southeast Division for a while. This postseason, though, the young and talented Atlanta Hawks nearly reached the NBA Finals.  Are the Heat or Hawks better set up for the future? And is there anyone on the Los Angeles Clippers' roster who may prove interesting to Miami this offseason? Ethan, Alex and Greg discuss. Sponsored by www.Cpt-Florida.com www.EverythingTradeShows.com www.PrizePicks.com (code: five) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcirc...

Miami Heat: Collin Sexton Trade?... Organizational Brain Drain?

July 01, 2021 15:52 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MB

In a double episode, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss: -- The Five Reasons Sports Network report of the Heat's interest in a trade for Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton, and possibly Kevin Love. -- Whether Heat fans should be concerned that some (such as Shane Battier, Dwyane Wade, Dan Craig, now maybe Chris Quinn) have left or could leave the organization. Sponsored by Miami Grill, MyBookie.ag (five) and PrizePicks.com (five) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pri...

Bonus: Full Court Press on Miami Heat's Free Agent Options

June 30, 2021 18:07 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

Alex Toledo and Greg Sylvander of Five on the Floor join Gad Cartegena and Ariel Attias from Full Court Press on the Five Reasons YouTube channel to discuss the Miami Heat's options and realistic targets this offseason. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Miami Heat: The Dame Lillard Debate. Would you Trade Bam Adebayo?

June 29, 2021 16:55 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB

As we have said, the door has been cracking open for Dame Lillard to ask out of Portland. Now it's hit more of the national media.  So it raises questions: Could the Miami Heat get him without giving up Bam Adebayo? And if they need to, should they? Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo discuss. Sponsored by TherapistPreferred.com (5Reasons for 25% off) Seltzer Mayberg law firm  (OneCallLegal.com)   MyBookie.ag (code: "five" for bonus) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircl...

Miami Heat: "Uncut Gems" in Free Agency, Trade Market

June 28, 2021 01:13 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

Prior to the news about Dame Lillard's increased willingness to leave Portland, an episode about some of the uncut gems possibly available to the Miami Heat. Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Brady Hawk discuss Collin Sexton, Lonzo Ball, John Collins and Jaren Jackson Jr.  Sponsored by www.EverythingTradeShows.com, www.MyBookie.ag (five) and www.PrizePicks.com (five). Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Miami Heat #FloorsYours: The Odds of a Tyler Herro trade

June 25, 2021 13:29 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB

In the latest #FloorsYours from the Five Reasons You Tube channel , Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Greg Sylvander engage with the audience on Ethan's reporting: He's being told there's a 75% chance or better that the Miami Heat will trade Tyler Herro, as the only real asset they can move to upgrade the roster on Jimmy Butler's timeline. Sponsored by Biscayne Bay Brewing company, MarcBrownPa.com and PrizePicks.com (five) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-O...

Miami Heat: Guard Options Other Than Kyle Lowry

June 24, 2021 11:52 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

Kyle Lowry still appears to be the Miami Heat's most likely guard target this offseason. But what if they don't get him. Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss Mike Conley, Spencer Dinwiddie, Lonzo Ball and the other options at the position. Sponsored by www.TherapistPreferred.com (5Reasons) and www.MarcBrownPa.com  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Miami Heat: Bam Adebayo, Olympian

June 22, 2021 01:11 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

After not making Team USA two years ago, Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo has accepted an invitation to play for the squad in Japan in the Olympics. Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo discuss the accomplishment and the possible benefits for Bam. Sponsored by www.TherapistPreferred.com (5Reasons), www.CPT-Florida.com (5Reasons) and www.PrizePicks.com (five). Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rather Be The Sixers: Heat Fallout from the Process Failure

June 21, 2021 04:15 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

The Philadelphia 76ers short circuited in the second round against the Atlanta Hawks, so Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo got together to share some laughs at Ben Simmons' expense, and discuss the ramifications for the Miami Heat.   Among them: could this affect the Kyle Lowry pursuit?   Sponsored by Miami Grill, PrizePicks.com (five) and MyBookie.ag (five). Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bonus Episode (FloorsYours): Brandon Ingram for the Miami Heat?

June 18, 2021 19:08 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MB

We present an episode from our YouTube channel, in which we discuss the possibility of trading for Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram... and what it might take. Would Duncan Robinson and Tyler Herro be sent away? Sponsored by: Biscayne Bay Brewing MarcBrownPa.com (estate planning and title attorney)  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Miami Heat: Aggregate Accurately! Butler, Robinson, Lillard, Spoelstra, Lowry, more

June 15, 2021 13:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MB

Well, this was an interesting one. Adam Borai joins Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo as the group drops the latest they've heard about Heat transactions. That includes the Jimmy Butler extension; the plan with Duncan Robinson and Tyler Herro; the pursuit of Kyle Lowry; the possibility of Dame Lillard; and the potential interest of Portland Trail Blazers in Erik Spoelstra.  Sponsored by www.TherapistPreferred.com (5Reasons for 25% off); www.PrizePicks.com (five) and MarcBrown...

Miami Heat: Best of the Bad Backcourt Options (with Bonus)

June 14, 2021 19:59 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

So, what if the Heat can't get Kyle Lowry, an apparent offseason target? Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo debate the merits of John Wall, Kemba Walker and Eric Gordon.... and throw in a better trade option (Malcolm Brogdon) to debate how realistic that is. Would you trade Tyler Herro for him. Sponsored by: PrizePicks.com (five) www.EverythingTradeShows.com  www.CPT-Florida.com  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/...

Miami Heat: Best of Bad Frontcourt Options

June 13, 2021 23:52 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

The Miami Heat didn't expect to be in this position. But with the 2021 free agent class mostly dried up, they may need to look at a damaged asset.  In the first of a series of podcasts, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander look at the pluses and minuses of taking a shot on Kristaps Porzingis, Steven Adams, Al Horford and Kevin Love. Sponsored by Miami Grill, Biscayne Bay Brewing and PrizePicks.com (use code "five).  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: htt...

Miami Heat: The Futures for Robinson, Nunn.... Dragic

June 11, 2021 11:54 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

In the fifth episode related to the Pat Riley press conference, Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo discuss the impending restricted free agency for Duncan Robinson and Kendrick... and the unrestricted free agency for Goran Dragic. How will the Heat handle them? How should they? Sponsored by PrizePicks.com, www.EverythingTradeShows.com and www.OneCallLegal.com (Seltzer Mayberg law firm) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.c...

Miami Heat: Is Jimmy Butler Worth a Max Extension?

June 10, 2021 02:55 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

Jimmy Butler has exceeded expectations since the Miami Heat acquired him. But he's about to get really expensive. Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Greg Sylvander discuss the chance that Butler gets a max extension this summer... and how Pat Riley can construct the roster and chart the future if Butler does. Sponsored by CPT-Florida.com, Miami Grill and PrizePicks.com (five). Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bonus: Full Court Press on Miami Heat Salary Cap and NBA Second Round

June 09, 2021 01:42 - 1 hour - 67.4 MB

In this bonus episode from Five Reasons You Tube Channel, Ariel, Gad and Marco are joined by Alex Toledo of Five on the Floor and Adam Borai of The Clutch Corner.  All from the Five Reasons Sports Network. They discuss the Heat salary camp and preview the NBA's second round. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Miami Heat: Will Pat Riley keep Tyler Herro?

June 08, 2021 01:55 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

We continue dissecting Pat Riley's comments, but focusing on his late inclusion of Tyler Herro as a "core player" in last week's Zoom conference availability.   Was Riley telling the truth? Or pumping Herro's value for a trade? And what is Herro's upside? And why do Heat players fail elsewhere, after trades?   Ethan, Greg and Alex host.   Sponsored by MyBookie.ag (five), PrizePicks.com (five) and Biscayne Bay Brewing. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: ht...

Pat Riley's Comments on Bam Adebayo: Takeover Player?

June 07, 2021 02:10 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MB

We continue our series on the Pat Riley press conference, by discussing his responses to Ethan Skolnick's 2 questions about Bam Adebayo. What were Riley's thoughts about Adebayo's tough series against the Milwaukee Bucks? And can takeover players be developed, or does that need to be an innate trait? Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo join. Sponsored by www.TherapistPreferred.com (5Reasons), www.Manscaped.com (5RSN) and UBreakWheelFix.com  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands...

Miami Heat: Pat Riley's end of season press conference overview

June 04, 2021 00:42 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

Pat Riley spoke to the media Thursday, and set the tone for the offseason. Expect changes. That's what Ethan Skolnick has heard behind the scenes, and that's pretty much what Riley telegraphed Thursday. Ethan is joined by Alex Toledo and Greg Sylvander to discuss what Riley said about Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Victor Oladipo and others. Sponsored by www.cpt-florida.com, www.prizepicks.com (five) and... www.everythingtradeshows.com  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pr...

Shakeup in Boston, from Miami Heat perspective

June 02, 2021 23:24 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB

Danny Ainge, the architect of one of the Miami Heat's chief rivals the past 15 years, is stepping down as the Boston Celtics' top executive, with coach Brad Stevens moving up to replace him, and a new coach on the way. Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo share memories of the Ainge rivalry with Pat Riley's Heat, and talk about what the Heat can learn from Ainge's mistakes. Sponsored by MyBookie.ag (five) and Miami Grill. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Priv...

Bonus: Feel the Heat (End of an Asterisk)

June 02, 2021 20:38 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

In a bonus episode on the Five on the Floor feed, Five Reasons Sports contributors Allana Tachauer and Michael Christian discuss the disappointing end of the Miami Heat season... and what it means in terms of history and the future. Find it here on Five Reasons You Tube channel: (14) The End of An Asterisk? | Feel the Heat Podcast - YouTube

Miami Heat: What Butler, Adebayo, Robinson, Haslem said

June 01, 2021 01:54 - 24 minutes - 22 MB

The Miami Heat held their final Zoom calls for players this season, and there were some interesting comments to evaluate. Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo discuss Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Duncan Robinson, Udonis Haslem, Dewayne Dedmon and Precious Achiuwa. Sponsored by www.CPT-Florida.com, www.PrizePicks.com (five) and Manscaped.com (5RSN for 20% off) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Miami Heat Swept by Milwaukee Bucks

May 29, 2021 21:31 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MB

It's over. The Miami Heat started fast, but collapsed again, and got swept by the Milwaukee Bucks. What happened in this series? How did they go from beating Milwaukee, 4-1, to not winning a game? What happened to Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo? And what about the role guys and shooters?  Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo were at the arena to assess the damage.   Sponsored by Biscayne Bay Brewing, MyBookie.ag (five) and TherapistPreferred.com (5Reasons).      Advertising Inquiries: https://re...

Miami Heat: 1... 2... 3... Cancun

May 28, 2021 03:37 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB

The Miami Heat, playing in front of 17,000 fans, were embarrassed in Game 3 of the NBA first round, losing 113-84 to the Milwaukee Bucks.   They look done. How did this happen?   Sponsored by Miami Grill and MyBookie.ag (five) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Miami Heat: 5 Ways to Save the Series

May 27, 2021 02:42 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MB

With the Miami Heat down 2-0 against the Milwaukee Bucks, but coming home, Ethan, Alex and Greg discuss how they can make this competitive. Jimmy Butler. Bam Adebayo. Lineup changes. Scheme changes. Effort. All broken down prior to Game 3. Sponsored by www.PrizePicks.com (five), www.TherapistPreferred.com CBD (5Reasons for 25% off), and www.EverythingTradeShows.com  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Miami Heat: Will They Finally Get #PlayoffJimmy?

May 26, 2021 12:07 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MB

Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports joins Ethan Skolnick to discuss Jimmy Butler's play in the first two games of the Miami Heat's first round series against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Heat trail 2-0, after Butler was inefficient in Game 1 and largely invisible in Game 2.  How has Butler handled playoff struggles? How is this situation different? Sponsored by www.CPT-Florida.com (contact them for all your IT needs) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https:/...

Miami Heat in Game 2: Destroyed, Dominated.... Defeated?

May 25, 2021 03:08 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MB

That was an embarrassment. The Miami Heat allowed 46 points in the first quarter on the way to a 34-point loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, and now trail 2-0 in the series.  Only Dewayne Dedmon really put up a fight. What happened? And can the season be salvaged? Sponsored by MyBookie.ag (five) and Biscayne Bay Brewing.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Should Have Stolen It: Butler, Bam, Miami Heat lose G1 to Bucks

May 22, 2021 22:14 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MB

The Miami Heat got great performances from Duncan Robinson and Goran Dragic (part of their 20 3-pointers) but lost to the Milwaukee Bucks in overtime on a Khris Middleton jumper.  Why?  Inefficiency from Jimmy Butler and indecision from Bam Adebayo. Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo dissect it, and don't agree on the issues with Adebayo's aggression.  Sponsored by PrizePicks.com (five), Biscayne Bay Brewing and Miami Grill. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brand...

Miami Heat: Final Bucks Preview, Butler "Controversy," Bam Snubbed

May 21, 2021 23:55 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

Finally, the first round is here. Allana Tauchaur joins Ethan, Greg and Alex for: -- The supposed Jimmy Butler practice tantrums -- Bam Adebayo getting no love for Defensive Player of the Year -- Giannis' weird press conference -- Predictions for Heat/Bucks  Sponsored by www.UBreakWheelFix.com and www.everythingtradeshows.com and www.MyBookie.ag (five) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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