Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA
1,581 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 583 ratingsEthan 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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Should Dame Lillard report to Portland?
September 09, 2023 23:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBAll summer, we heard that a mystery team could emerge to pry Dame Lillard away from Portland... and potentially Miami. But does such a team exist? Ethan, Brady and Greg go through both conferences, trying to answer that question. Who should the Heat fear? Sponsors: Biscayne Bay Brewing, PrizePicks.com (FIVE), BettorEdge.com (5RSN) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Miami Heat: Is there a Dame Lillard mystery team?
September 09, 2023 03:30 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBAll summer, we heard that a mystery team could emerge to pry Dame Lillard away from Portland... and potentially Miami. But does such a team exist? Ethan, Brady and Greg go through both conferences, trying to answer that question. Who should the Heat fear? Sponsors: Biscayne Bay Brewing, PrizePicks.com (FIVE), BettorEdge.com (5RSN) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Miami Heat: Dru Star, Dame, and the podcast chronicles
September 07, 2023 01:57 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBIn a change of pace, Ethan and Alex invite the ubiquitous @Dru_Star to explain why he has spent the offseason aggregating podcasts from Portland, Boston and elsewhere about the Dame Lillard situation -- and the most outrageous things he has heard. Sponsors: Biscayne Bay Brewing, BettorEdge (5RSN), PrizePicks (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Miami Heat: If no Dame, who plays point guard?
September 05, 2023 23:43 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBWe're still waiting on a Dame Lillard trade, but what if the season starts without him in Miami? Who plays point guard? Is there one at all? Does Tyler Herro take more of that role? And how is Kyle Lowry handled? Ethan, Alex, Brady and Greg discuss. Sponsors: BettorEdge (5RSN), WaterCleanup of Florida, PrizePicks (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Miami Heat: Ones who got away & others who may come
September 04, 2023 16:12 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBWith the Dame Lillard trade held up, several players (Dennis Smith Jr., Dario Saric, among others) signed elsewhere rather than wait on the Miami Heat. But some, such as Goran Dragic, Kelly Oubre and Christian Wood are still out there. Ethan, Alex and Greg discuss the remaining options, and who may come with or without Dame's arrival. Sponsors: Mozaics.com, BettorEdge (5RSN), PrizePicks (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/pri...
Shooting down new Boston-based Miami Heat myths
September 01, 2023 21:14 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBThere's a common thread with some of the outrageous takes about the Miami Heat: they're coming from Boston media. Ethan and Alex look at some of the new claims, regarding the Heat finishing 10th (!) in the East, and Tyler Herro being potentially disgruntled. Sponsors: WaterCleanup of Florida, BettorEdge (5RSN), PrizePicks (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Dame Lillard saga: Is public perception pivoting toward Heat?
September 01, 2023 02:21 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBYou hear it now from Nick Wright, Stephen A. Smith, Marc Spears and even some in Portland, that it's time for the Trail Blazers to send Dame Lillard where he wants to go: Miami. Does that help or hurt the Heat? And could the Blazers be as stubborn as the Indianapolis Colts just were with Jonathan Taylor? Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, PrizePicks (FIVE), BettorEdge (5RSN) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Max Strus Farewell Interview: "I'll always be thankful to the Miami Heat"
August 30, 2023 18:29 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBMax Strus, the Miami Heat shooting find who signed a lucrative contract with the Cavaliers this summer, speaks to Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Brady Hawk about his decision this summer, his favorite Miami Heat memories and his feelings for the fans and organization. Sponsors: PrizePicks (FIVE), InsuranceByLinnette.com, BettorEdge (5RSN) If you want more exclusive Miami Heat content, join our Off The Floor feed here: https://winno.app/OffTheFloor Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle...
Miami Heat: Playing the Two-Man Game
August 29, 2023 17:33 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBWhat will be fun duos to watch for the Miami Heat this season, whether or not they get Dame Lillard? Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Brady Hawk bounce that topic around, with combos including Jimmy Butler, Josh Richardson, Bam Adebayo and yes, even Lillard and Tyler Herro. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, PrizePicks (FIVE), BettorEdge (5RSN) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
How would Dame Lillard age with the Miami Heat?
August 28, 2023 18:47 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBDame Lillard is coming off a great season. How great? The statistics, and the company he keeps, suggest it was one of the greatest ever for a guard his age. Would that continue with Miami? And how should that impact the trade discussions? Sponsors: BettorEdge.com (5RSN), All Pro Construction Builders, Prize Picks (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Christian Wood's Miami Heat fit
August 26, 2023 00:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBMat Issa joins Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo to speak about whether free agent Christian Wood is undervalued now, in light of reporting (including ours) that he could end up on the Miami Heat. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, PrizePicks (FIVE), BettorEdge (5RSN) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The Dame Lillard Sitdown: Miami Heat still in control
August 25, 2023 01:57 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBDame Lillard finally sat down with a reporter -- in this case, Marc Spears -- and acknowledged he made a trade request. He also reiterated that he wanted to be with the Miami Heat. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss the ramifications. Sponsors: Mozaics.com, BettorEdge (5RSN), PrizePicks (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Miami Heat: Naveen Ganglani on Erik Spoelstra in the Philippines
August 24, 2023 16:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBWith Erik Spoelstra coaching Team USA in his mother's native country, Ethan Skolnick catches up with journalist and Miami Heat fan Naveen Ganglani after Naveen interviewed Spoelstra at a camp in the Phillipines. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, BettorEdge (5RSN), PrizePicks (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Miami Heat: Keep Tyler Herro, or Caleb Martin and Nikola Jovic?
August 23, 2023 23:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBSince the notion is still out there, in a variety of reports, Ethan, Greg and Brady reprise a previous debate, regarding the possibility of keeping Tyler Herro -- even if it means moving both Caleb Martin and Nikola Jovic. In an attempt to get Dame Lillard, of course. Sponsors: Water Cleanup of Florida, BettorEdge (5RSN), PrizePicks (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Which Team USA player fits best on Miami Heat -- someday?
August 23, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBWe know that the Miami Heat have made good use of Team USA "bonding" over the years. They have the Olympics to thank for the Big 3 coming together, and now Dame wants to play with Bam after they were Team USA teammates. With Erik Spoelstra an assistant on the current squad, we look at Anthony Edwards, Brandon Ingram and others who may pique Miami's interest someday. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, BettorEdge (5RSN), PrizePicks (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands ...
Would the Miami Heat regret a Dame Lillard trade?
August 22, 2023 12:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBThrough all the discussion, there's one thing we haven't debated: is there any way the Heat would regret a Dame Lillard trade, based on his contract or the players (such as Nikola Jovic or Tyler Herro) who have promising futures? Ethan, Greg and Alex delve into it. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (FIVE), Bettor Edge (5RSN), Mozaics.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Miami Heat: The next training camp find
August 21, 2023 18:02 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBBrady Hawk joins Ethan Skolnick to go through the Miami Heat's training camp invites, on two-way contracts and Exhibit 10 contracts. Who will be the next Max Strus, Duncan Robinson, Gabe Vincent or Haywood Highsmith? Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, BettorEdge (5RSN), PrizePicks (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Miami Heat: Current Dame-less roster better than 2022 camp roster?
August 19, 2023 00:48 - 45 minutes - 42 MBAfter Erik Spoelstra spoke briefly about his current Miami Heat roster, while with Team USA, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander compare it to the 2022 training camp roster. Slot by slot. And where would it fit in the Heat? Oh, and does this change leverage with Portland, as the Dame Lillard discussions are on hold? Sponsors: BettorEdge.com (5RSN), PrizePicks.com (FIVE), Water Cleanup of Florida Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/pri...
How will the Miami Heat handle the regular season?
August 18, 2023 02:11 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBAfter the release of the 2023-24 schedule, Ethan Skolnick is joined by Brady Hawk and Timothy Bain to look at how it works out for the Miami Heat. And how will the team handle the regular season, depending on whether or not they have Dame Lillard? If he's not here by the start, is it possible that Portland's regular season matters more? Sponsors: Mozaics.com, BettorEdge (5RSN) , PrizePicks (five) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/...
Miami Heat: The present and future for Nikola Jovic
August 17, 2023 02:22 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBWith Nikola Jovic's game seeming to grow this offseason, first in summer league and now in FIBA World Cup exhibitions, Ethan, Greg, Brady and Bryan Fonseca look at where Jovic stands, what his upside is, and whether Miami can get Dame Lillard and still keep the second-year prospect. Sponsors: Water Cleanup of Florida, Bettor Edge, Prize Picks (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Miami Heat: How do Butler, Bam (& Dame?) handle the In-Season Tournament?
August 16, 2023 01:55 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBGreg and Alex go over the NBA's new In-Season Tournament, what we like and don't like about it, and how the Heat, compared to other teams, will treat it. Sponsors: PrizePicks (FIVE), Water Clean Up of Florida Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The Miami Heat impact of James Harden torching The Process
August 15, 2023 02:09 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBEthan, Greg & Alex discuss James Harden, the Philadelphia 76ers and how this may or may not affect the Heat and the Damian Lillard situation. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, PrizePicks (FIVE), BettorEdge (5RSN) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Who are Miami Heat's next Hall of Famers? Jimmy? Dame?!
August 14, 2023 03:07 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBAfter Dwyane Wade was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, Ethan, Greg and Alex use it as a springboard, to evaluate Jimmy Butler's candidacy and project what a Dame Lillard induction would look like -- depending on how the Portland Trail Blazers handle his situation. Sponsors: PrizePicks (FIVE), All Pro Construction Builders, Water Cleanup of Florida Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Dwyane Wade to the Hall: Leaving, Last Dance and Legacy
August 11, 2023 23:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBIn the fifth and final installment of the #ThankYouDwyaneWade series, Ethan Skolnick is joined by Sean Rochester to recall Dwyane Wade's career after LeBron James left Miami in 2014. That includes the Purple Shirt run, the decision to leave for Chicago, the return from Cleveland, and the Last Dance that Ethan calls one of the most important sequences in Heat franchise history. Sponsors: MarcBrownPA.com, BettorEdge (5RSN), PrizePicks (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brand...
The Big 3 Years: Norris Cole on Dwyane Wade
August 10, 2023 18:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBIn the fourth installment of our #ThankYouDWade series, former Miami Heat guard Norris Cole joins to talk about his three seasons playing with Dwyane Wade during the Big 3 era. What make Wade still great then? And how did he impact Cole's career? Sponsors: E3EnergyCubes.com, InsuranceByLinnette.com, BettorEdge (5RSN), All Pro Construction Builders Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This is My House: Mike Baiamonte on Dwyane Wade's 2008-10
August 10, 2023 02:13 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBIn the third installment of our #ThankYouDWade series in advance of Dwyane Wade's induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame, Miami Heat PA man Mike Baiamonte joins Timothy Bain, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander to discuss the best moments. Including the dunk over Anderson Varejao and "This is My House." Baiamonte saw every Wade basket in a Heat uniform, live. Sponsors: BettorEdge.com (5RSN), PrizePicks (FIVE) and Water Cleanup of Florida Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brand...
The Rise of Flash: Jorge Sedano on Dwyane Wade
August 09, 2023 00:13 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBIn the second episode of a series prior to Dwyane Wade's Hall of Fame induction, Jorge Sedano joins Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander to recall the best and worst moments of Dwyane Wade's "Flash" era alongside Shaquille O'Neal from 2004 to 2008. Including the 2006 Finals MVP. Sponsors: ChiropracticKeystone.com, PrizePicks (FIVE), InsuranceByLinnette.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Dwyane Wade's Innocent Beginning: Tony Fiorentino joins
August 08, 2023 01:17 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBIn the first of a series of episodes leading up to Dwyane Wade's Hall of Fame induction, Tony Fiorentino takes Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander through Wade's first season, from his drafting out of Marquette to his breakout in the playoffs. Sponsors: MarcBrownPa.com, InsuranceByLinnette.com and BettorEdge.com (5RSN) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Why would the Blazers take Dame Lillard to camp?
August 07, 2023 01:55 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBEthan Skolnick is back from vacation, so he and Alex Toledo try to find answers to a simple question: what are the Blazers doing? Why would they take Dame Lillard to training camp, not just because of the distractions, but also because they're in danger of losing their pick if they win too much this season? Shouldn't they be in a full rebuild? Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, Mozaics.com, PrizePicks (five) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://re...
Miami Heat: Bam Adebayo, Udonis Haslem speak on Dame Lillard
August 06, 2023 02:03 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBToday, Bam Adebayo & Udonis Haslem were both interviewed while attending Adebayo’s youth basketball camp. Media was able to ask questions regarding Dame Lillard and we got interesting soundbites from both players. Greg, Alex & Brady listen to the comments & discuss their thoughts on each. They also talk about Josh Richardson’s recent comments and how he has yet to be able to choose his typical #0. We then discuss how the public nature of this pursuit may lead to awkward moments ahead, if ...
Miami Heat: Top 125 Ringer Rankings Reactions
August 03, 2023 18:43 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBRecently, The Ringer released their list of the Top 125 players in the NBA. Greg, Alex, Brady & Eternal break down the list from top to bottom. The fellas review all the Heat player rankings and predict who isn’t on the list this year who will be next year. Sponsors: BettorEdge (5RSN) & Water Clean Up of Florida WCUFL.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Miami Heat: Jovic or Jaquez? Who should Miami keep?
August 03, 2023 01:40 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBAs the Miami Heat and Portland Trailblazers continue to engage in a staring contest regarding the Damian Lillard trade. A sticking point thus far is compensation, including Miami's two young players Nikola Jovic & Jaime Jaquez Jr. Greg Sylvander & Brady Hawk discuss both players, pros & cons to keeping both and finally go on record on who they would rather keep in Miami long term. Sponsors: A Aggressive Insurance & WaterCleanUp of Florida Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bran...
Miami Heat: Dissecting recent reports on Dame Lillard trade
August 01, 2023 20:11 - 10 minutes - 9.57 MBIn a rare solo act, Greg Sylvander brings you up to speed on the latest reports related to the Damian Lillard pursuit. The focus being on both recent reports from Woj & Shams. Sponsors: Prize Picks (FIVE) & Bettor Edge (5RSN) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Miami Heat: Bam Adebayo's role, with or without Dame Lillard
July 30, 2023 11:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBBam Adebayo has wanted his friend Dame Lillard to join him in Miami. What does it mean for Adebayo if Lillard comes? And what if Lillard doesn't? Ethan, Alex, Greg and Brady discuss the ways Bam's game might change. Sponsors: All Pro Construction Builders, BettorEdge (5RSN), OceansFinest.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The NBA's Dame Lillard Memo and what it means for Miami Heat
July 29, 2023 02:30 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBFriday, Shams Charania reported that the NBA had sent a memo to all 30 teams stating that it had warned Dame Lillard and his agent Aaron Goodwin about perceived public comments related to him only being willing to play for the Miami Heat. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander break down the ramifications, with an emphasis on the Heat's history of being targeted by the league. Sponsors: OceansFinest.com, BettorEdge (5RSN), UBreakWheelFix.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands ...
Up or down on Miami Heat, NBA odds
July 28, 2023 22:30 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBBetAg Online has released over-unders for the NBA season, so Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo go through their top 10 teams, including the Miami Heat. Which to play over, or under? And how does the Dame Lillard possibility affect the number? Sponsors: Mozaics.com, MarcBrownPa.com and PrizePicks (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Miami Heat: Stop the Dwyane Wade disrespect
July 27, 2023 22:40 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBDwyane Wade goes into the Basketball Hall of Fame in a couple of weeks, and he seems to be on people's minds. First, Paul Pierce was making silly comparisons of himself to Wade. Now, former NBA player turned podcaster Jeff Teague is saying James Harden is better than Wade was. Huh? Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and guest host Eternal Bast shoot it all down, better than Harden would in a playoff game. Sponsors: ChiropracticKeystone.com, MarcBrownPa.com and BettorEdge (5RSN). Advertising In...
Miami Heat: Off the Floor Mailbag (Dame, Cain, Caleb, more)
July 27, 2023 01:23 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBEthan, Alex and Brady take 10 questions from their subscriber Off the Floor feed. They range from the Dame Lillard timeline, to Jamal Cain's role this season, to why the Heat are waiting on other free agents, to which players need to improve the most. Sponsors: UBreakWheelFix.com, Water Cleanup of Florida, Prize Picks (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
How Celtics deal affects Miami Heat, Dame... & Tyler Herro?
July 25, 2023 21:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBJaylen Brown signed a mega-extension with the Boston Celtics that has ripples across the NBA. Ethan, Greg and Alex discuss whether it's a good deal for Boston, and how it officially removes the Celtics from any contention for Dame Lillard. And then they look at whether the Heat can keep Tyler Herro out of a Lillard trade, as the Blazers' options for a "savior deal" seemingly continue to shrink. Sponsors: MortgageByArash.com, UBreakWheelFix.com and PrizePicks (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: ...
Dame Lillard's crime? Asking to join the Miami Heat
July 25, 2023 03:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBEthan, Alex and Brady have had enough of all the double standards when it comes to Dame Lillard's decision to leave the Portland Trail Blazers.... and to ask to be traded to the Miami Heat. Why is it only a problem when it's Miami? And have you seen the list of players Lillard's been given as teammates in Portland? It's time for some callouts. Sponsors: All Pro Construction Builders, Water Cleanup of Florida, BettorEdge.com (5RSN) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privac...
Miami Heat: Riley? Spo? Andy? Who's most important in organization?
July 24, 2023 03:47 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBWith the news that Andy Elisburg has received a promotion, it made Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander wonder: who is the most important person in the organization now? Is it Pat Riley? The Arison family? Erik Spoelstra? Elisburg? Adam Simon? Anyone else? There are good answers, but maybe not just one. Sponsors: Mozaics.com, PrizePicks (five), MarcBrownPa.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Miami Heat: What does Orlando Robinson foresee? "Greatness"
July 21, 2023 21:47 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBAfter earning a regular contract and having a dynamic summer league, Orlando Robinson is ready to take the next step: a consistent frontcourt role with the Miami Heat, in support of and maybe alongside Bam Adebayo. Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo speak to Robinson for 30 minutes about his path to Miami, his goals, his Jimmy Butler welcome to the Heat moment, his musical taste (Marvin Gaye!) and being the next undrafted success story for the Heat. Sponsors: OceansFinest.com, ...
Miami Heat: Why be afraid of the Eastern Conference?
July 19, 2023 16:47 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBESPN's Kendrick Perkins is at it again, hyping the Milwaukee Bucks over the Miami Heat -- Dame Lillard or no Dame Lillard -- even though the Heat have beaten the Bucks two out of three times in the past four postseasons. So, Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo evaluate the Eastern Conference. Is there anyone to be scared about? Also, Alex looks at some low-end players who may be released and available. Sponsors: MortgageByArash.com, BettorEdge.com (5RSN), Mozaics.com Advertising Inquiries: http...
Miami Heat: Sorting out the crowded frontcourt
July 18, 2023 15:14 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBWhether a Dame Lillard trade is made or not, the Miami Heat frontcourt will look different. Have they upgraded? Can Thomas Bryant and Orlando Robinson fortify a weak spot from last season? And if Nikola Jovic stays, what will his role be? Ethan and Brady go through it. Sponsors: All Pro Construction Builders, Water Cleanup of Florida, Prize Picks (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Miami Heat: Is Tyler Herro being treated unfairly?
July 16, 2023 18:47 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBAs we wait and wait and wait for a Dame Lillard trade, Tyler Herro is waiting too. And Heat fans are taking sides. Has Herro been treated unfairly in this process? Or will this work out for the best for everyone? Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss. Sponsors: OceansFinest.com, UBreakWheelFix.com, PrizePicks (five) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Miami Heat: Who has stood out in summer league?
July 14, 2023 13:00 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBSean Rochester joins Ethan Skolnick from Las Vegas to evaluate the Miami Heat's summer league performers so far. Will Orlando Robinson and Jamal Cain get regular roles? Who is winning the point guard battle? And will we be hearing the names Peterson and Audige? Sponsors: ChiropracticKeystone.com, BettorEdge.com (5RSN), PrizePicks (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Miami Heat: What if Dame impasse drags til camp?
July 13, 2023 17:33 - 45 minutes - 42 MBAs Blazers GM Joe Cronin continues to canvas the NBA for other teams, in an effort to create leverage against the Miami Heat, we ask the question: what happens if Miami hasn't acquired Dame Lillard by training camp? How awkward will it be, with Kyle Lowry, Tyler Herro, Duncan Robinson and others returning? Does that force Miami's hand? Sponsors: MarcBrownPA.com, BettorEdge (5RSN), PrizePicks (FIVE), OceansFinest.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: h...
The Miami Heat's precedents for Dame Lillard: Zo, Shaq, Butler, more
July 12, 2023 19:09 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBWhat have the Miami Heat done best in the transaction game since Pat Riley arrived in 1995? Grabbing disgruntled stars, by one means or another. Now they're in on Dame Lillard, and Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander found positive precedents in the way they played the pursuits of Alonzo Mourning, Shaquille O'Neal, Jimmy Butler, Goran Dragic and more. Sponsors: UBreakWheelFix.com, Water Cleanup of Florida, PrizePicks (five) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-O...
Miami Heat: Joe Cronin's Cry for Help (Dame Lillard)
July 10, 2023 23:27 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBAfter Blazers GM Joe Cronin addressed the media at Las Vegas Summer League, Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo dissect his comments. How is he trying to get leverage? What happens next? Sponsors: MortgageByArash.com, BettorEdge.com (5RSN), Mozaics.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
How would the Miami Heat maximize Dame Lillard?
July 10, 2023 01:41 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBWe know it's not done yet. But if the Miami Heat consummate a Dame Lillard deal, how would they fill out the lineups and rotations? And how would Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo benefit with those combinations? Ethan, Alex and Brady examine the possibilities. Sponsors: MarcBrownPA.com, UBreakWheelFix.com and PrizePicks (five) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy