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Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

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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: Jovic injured, O Robinson stars... and Dame update

July 08, 2023 22:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MB

Orlando Robinson scored 36 points in a summer league win, in which top prospect (and possible trade candidate) Nikola Jovic suffered a minor injury. Ethan, Alex, Greg and Brady focus on that and, of course, on the latest with Dame Lillard. Sponsors: OceansFinest.com, Mozaics.com and PrizePicks (five) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Miami Heat: Latest on Dame Lillard, more, as moratorium ends

July 06, 2023 20:37 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

The NBA's free agent moratorium is over, and business is being finalized. Where does the Miami Heat's pursuit of Dame Lillard stand? Ethan, Greg and Alex project how this will play out. Sponsors: MortgageByArash.com, PrizePicks (five), Closure Investigative Agency Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Miami Heat: How big could Dame Lillard trade get?

July 06, 2023 03:13 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MB

Ethan, Greg and Alex are joined by Yossi Gozlan of HoopsHype to discuss the other teams that could be involved in a Dame Lillard trade, and why that could help the Miami Heat. Sponsors: UBreakWheelFix.com, Water Cleanup of Florida, PrizePicks (five) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Miami Heat: Jaquez, Jovic shine, but will they go for Dame?

July 04, 2023 02:09 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

In the first game of the Miami Heat's summer league season, the past two first round picks (Nikola Jovic and Jaime Jaquez Jr.) both were exceptional. But what does it mean, with a Dame Lillard trade still looming? Should Miami try to keep one, or both, even if it means losing Caleb Martin? Ethan, Greg, Alex and Brady assess their games, and try to project what's next. Sponsors: Mozaics.com, Closure Investigative Agency, BettorEdge (5RSN), PrizePicks (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: https://re...

The Dame Lillard Saga: What is Portland doing?

July 03, 2023 02:21 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MB

Aaron Fentress, who covers the Portland Trail Blazers for The Oregonian, joins Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo to discuss the way the Blazers and Dame Lillard have handled their breakup. And he predicts how all this will end: Miami. Sponsors: All Pro Construction Builders, UBreakWheelFix.com, PrizePicks (five), BettorEdge (5RSN). Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Miami Heat: How a Dame Lillard deal gets done

July 02, 2023 02:24 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MB

Now that Dame Lillard has asked for a trade, how do the Miami Heat get him where he wants to go? And who has the most leverage, the Heat, the Portland Trail Blazers or Lillard? Can the Heat hold players out and call Portland's bluff? And what's the parallel to Aaron Rodgers? Ethan, Brady, Alex and Greg discuss. Sponsors: Mozaics.com, Water Cleanup of Florida. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dame Lillard asks for Miami Heat (emergency pod)

July 01, 2023 19:47 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MB

It finally happened. Dame Lillard has requested a trade, and he wants to be traded to the Miami Heat. Ethan Skolnick, Brady Hawk and Greg Sylvander quickly react. Also, the Heat sign Thomas Bryant for frontcourt depth. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five), Closure Investigative Agency, BettorEdge.com (5RSN) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Miami Heat: Richardson, Love return, Vincent walks | NBA Free Agency Special

July 01, 2023 01:45 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MB

We went live at 8pm to talk about the first couple of hours of NBA free agency news. Greg Sylvander, Brady Hawk, Alex Toledo, Sean Rochester & Timothy Bane go over losing Gabe Vincent to the Lakers, potentially losing Max Strus to the Cavs, and our live reaction to the Heat bringing back Josh Richardson, before going through other deals from the day. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, Water Clean Up of Florida, BettorEdge (5RSN) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy ...

Miami Heat: Free agency eve (Strus, Vincent, Harden?)

June 30, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutes - 22 MB

On the night prior to the start of free agency, Ethan, Alex, Brady and Greg update on the Miami Heat status of Max Strus and Gabe Vincent, and delve into the validity of a report that Miami could pursue James Harden. Sponsors: MarcBrownPA.com, BettorEdge (5RSN), Closure Investigative Agency Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Miami Heat: Ideas if they don't get Dame Lillard?

June 29, 2023 22:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

What if the Miami Heat strike out on Dame Lillard this offseason? Who else could they acquire to improve? Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Bryan Fonseca canvas the NBA for ideas. Zach LaVine? Brandon Ingram? DeMar DeRozan? Colin Sexton? Who else? Sponsors: OceansFinest.com, PrizePicks (five), BettorEdge (5RSN) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Miami Heat: Roster options if they trade for Dame Lillard

June 29, 2023 01:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB

What if the Miami Heat need to unload much of the roster to get Dame Lillard? Who's out there to fill the gaps, at low cost, maybe even the veteran minimum? Ethan Skolnick, Sean Rochester and Alex Toledo go through some options, including some very familiar to Heat fans. Sponsors: OceansFinest.com, MortgageByArash.com, PrizePicks (FIVE) and BettorEdge (5RSN) Sign up for exclusive texts from us at 5OTF with insights, information, stats and more at Winno.app/OffTheFloor Advertising Inquirie...

Miami Heat: Jovic, Jaquez Jr. & Undrafteds (Summer League preview)

June 27, 2023 22:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

With the summer league about a week away, and the Miami Heat likely to need cheap reinforcements, Ethan welcomes Brady and Alex to break down the expected core four of the Miami Heat's summer league entry, and the possible diamonds among the undrafted invitees. Sponsors: OceansFinest.com, MarcBrownPa.com, PrizePicks (five) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Miami Heat: Reaction to the Dame Lillard meeting (Live)

June 27, 2023 02:41 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

Damian Lillard met with the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, and the expected posturing ensued. What does the Blazers' statement mean? Should the Miami Heat pivot to something else? Or call the bluff? Sponsors: All Pro Construction Builders, PrizePicks (five), BettorEdge (5RSN) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Miami Heat: Should they go all-in on Dame Lillard?

June 26, 2023 01:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

It's still unclear whether Dame Lillard will ask out of Portland, whether the Blazers would accommodate him and whether Portland would want what Miami has to offer. So how deep should the Heat get into this? And is it necessary to have a plan to pivot? Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss what deals make sense, and the risk of waiting too long. Sponsors: UBreakWheelFix.com, ChiropracticKeystone.com, BettorEdge (5RSN) and PrizePicks (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/b...

How bad is it? The Miami Heat's cap and tax situation

June 25, 2023 15:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MB

Brian Goins of Miami Heat Beat joins Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo to go over the Miami Heat's salary cap and luxury tax limitations, and how it may affect not only the pursuit of Dame Lillard, but also the re-signing of Max Strus and Gabe Vincent, and the attraction of any other free agents. Sponsors: MortgageByArash.com, Water Cleanup of Florida, BettorEdge (5RSN) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Miami Heat: Ranking their assets (Bam, Herro, Robinson, more)

June 25, 2023 04:07 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MB

How good are the Miami Heat's assets for a trade? What, or who, is positive, neutral or negative? Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander go through the roster and the pick trove. Is Tyler Herro getting too much heat about his value? And will teams want Kyle Lowry's contract?  Sponsors: OceansFinest.com, Closure Investigative Agency, BettorEdge (5RSN), PrizePicks.com (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Miami Heat: More backstory on the Jaquez pick, fit

June 23, 2023 20:43 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MB

On an episode of Starting Five on the Five Reasons YouTube channel, Ethan Skolnick is joined by Greg Sylvander for more details about why the Miami Heat picked Jaime Jaquez Jr., and how he might work for the team. Also, they talk about the undrafted additions, one in particular. Sponsors: All Pro Construction Builders and Keystone Chiropratic Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Miami Heat: Jaime Jaquez Jr. drafted with 18th pick

June 23, 2023 06:37 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

The Miami Heat selected UCLA senior forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. with the 18th pick in the NBA Draft. Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo & Brady Hawk join from the bowels of the Kaseya Center at 1:30 a.m., after Jaquez (over the phone) and Heat Assistant GM Adam Simon spoke with the media. Pros, cons, and more. Sponsors: OceansFinest.com, UBreakWheelFix.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Miami Heat: Floor's Yours Draft & Trade Mega Special

June 22, 2023 04:12 - 1 hour - 81.9 MB

Greg Sylvander is joined by Alex Toledo, Brady Hawk. Sean Rochester, Bryan Fonseca & special guest Chris Kouffman of 3 Yards Per Carry. We went through live listener questions/comments about trade rumors, the NBA Draft, free agency and more. Sponsors: MortgageByArash.com, BettorEdge (5RSN), Water Clean Up of Florida Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Miami Heat & NBA: Vince Goodwill on Lillard, LaVine, Celtics, more

June 21, 2023 22:43 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

Vince Goodwill of Yahoo! Sports joins Five on the Floor again, speaking with Ethan Skolnick about the latest in NBA rumors. Can the Miami Heat get Dame Lillard? Is Zach LaVine a good backup option? What about Paul George? And did the Celtics move to the front of the East with their latest trade? Sponsors: Closure Investigative Agency, OceansFinest.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Miami Heat: Pat Riley presser; who was he speaking to?

June 20, 2023 22:45 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

Pat Riley gave his annual State of the Miami Heat address, even though he was limited in what he could say by the league rules (and his own transaction conversations). Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander dissect the 30-minute session, from Riley's high praise of Tyler Herro to his cautioning related to the new collective bargaining agreement. What was real? And what was the targeted audience for most of what he said? Sponsor: PrizePicks (five), OceansFinest.com and CIAgency.net Advertising I...

Miami Heat, NBA: Bobby Marks discusses Dame, Beal, CBA, trades, draft, more

June 19, 2023 18:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

With the draft a few days away, and free agency to follow, ESPN's cap expert (and former NBA executive) Bobby Marks joins Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander to explain how the new CBA affects everything for the Miami Heat and other NBA teams. And to share his views on Bradley Beal, Dame Lillard and more.  Sponsors: UBreakWheelFix.com, BettorEdge (5RSN), Water Cleanup of Florida Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Miami Heat; With Bradley Beal gone, what's next?

June 19, 2023 03:34 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MB

In a live episode of Five on the Floor, on the YouTube channel, Ethan, Alex, Brady and Greg interact with viewers -- all trying to make sense of Bradley Beal landing in Phoenix rather than with the Miami Heat. What's next? Is it just about Dame Lillard now? Sponsors: MortgageByArash.com, OceansFinest.com and All Pro Construction Builders Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Miami Heat: Dame Lillard? What are the chances?

June 17, 2023 12:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MB

With the rumors still swirling about Dame Lillard's possible departure from Portland, and his interest in playing with Bam Adebayo in Miami, Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo welcome Sean Highkin of the Rose Garden Report for some background and updated information. Will Dame finally ask out? How much depends on the draft? And would the Heat have anything Portland wants? Sponsors: BettorEdge.com (5RSN), PrizePicks (FIVE) Subscribe for exclusive insights from us for $3.05/month at Winno.app/Of...

Miami Heat: NBA Draft primer with Adam Spinnella

June 16, 2023 20:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MB

The Miami Heat are slated to pick #18 in the NBA draft next Thursday. Who fits there? Will they look to Marquette again? Do they take a big? Who are the sleepers who could slip out of the draft entirely and become their next undrafted finds? Adam Spinnella of the Game Theory podcast joins Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander. Sponsors: ChiropracticKeystone.com, Water Cleanup of Florida, Prize Picks (five) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcirc...

Miami Heat: Is it finally time for Bradley Beal?

June 16, 2023 02:23 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB

There's noise again around Washington's Bradley Beal but, this time, it's even louder. And this time, it might not cost the Miami Heat as much, at least in terms of player and pick compensation. But is Beal the same guy the Heat wanted two, three and four seasons ago? Ethan, Alex, Brady and Greg debate it, and predict what it might take. Sponsors: All Pro Construction Builders, OceansFinest.com, PrizePicks (five) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https...

Miami Heat: Exit Interview recap (Vincent, Strus, Spoelstra, more)

June 15, 2023 01:50 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

The Miami Heat held exit interviews on Wednesday, and a little more than half the roster spoke. Ethan, Alex, Brady and Greg focus on the comments from impending free agents Max Strus and Gabe Vincent, as well as Bam Adebayo, Erik Spoelsra, Nikola Jovic and others. Sponsors: OceansFinest.com, Water Cleanup of Florida, PrizePicks (FIVE), BettorEdge (5RSN) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Miami Heat: Lessons from the 2022-23 Season

June 13, 2023 20:15 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

After the finish to the season in the NBA Finals, Ethan, Greg and Alex come together to put a bow on 2022-23. What did we learn about this team? About what needs to happen next? And about how the fans should react? Sponsors: OceansFinest.com, UBreakWheelFix.com, PrizePicks (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

NBA Finals G5: It's finally over for Butler, Miami Heat

June 13, 2023 05:30 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MB

Greg Sylvander, Brady Hawk & Sean Rochester jump on YouTube live after watching Game 5 of the NBA Finals with fans on Playback.tv/5RSN to discuss the gut-wrenching loss on the road. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, MortgageByArash.com, Water Clean Up of Florida Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Miami Heat: Tyler Herro back tonight for Game 5?

June 12, 2023 19:34 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB

With the news that Tyler Herro has been upgraded from out to questionable, after 57 days, Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo predict how the rotation will go, and go back into history to determine what to expect. Sponsors: Tropical Distillers, UBreakWheelFix.com and PrizePicks (five) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Miami Heat: What will give them a chance?

June 12, 2023 01:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MB

The Miami Heat are down to their last strike.... again. Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Brady Hawk try to think of ways they can extend the series in Game 5, and bring it back to Miami. Their conclusions? A lot needs to happen on both ends to keep the Denver Nuggets from celebrating on Monday. Sponsors: MortgageByArash.com, BettorEdge.com (5RSN) and Water Cleanup of Florida. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

NBA Finals: Sam Amick on Heat/Nuggets, Burnie, Lillard (Bonus ep)

June 11, 2023 16:45 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

National NBA writer Sam Amick (The Athletic) joins Ethan Skolnick for a short conversation about the Miami Heat's chances to extend the NBA Finals, his breaking news story about Conor McGregor and Heat mascot Burnie... and the chances Dame Lillard will be traded this offseason. Sponsors: MarcBrownPa.com and PrizePicks (five) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

NBA Finals: Is Denver this good, or is it about Miami?

June 10, 2023 17:09 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB

As the Miami Heat fall behind 3-1 in the NBA Finals, it's reasonable to ask whether this is about the Denver Nuggets playing at a high level or the Miami Heat not maximizing their own. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander ponder that, and look to the future. Sponsors: ChiropracticKeystone.com, UBreakWheelFix.com, PrizePicks (five) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

NBA Finals G4: Gordon, Nuggets take 3-1 lead over Heat

June 10, 2023 04:16 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

Greg Sylvander, Sean Rochester & Manny Chang react to Game 4 after watching the game live with fans on Playback.tv/5RSN Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, MortgageByArash.com, Water Clean Up of Florida Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

NBA Finals: Can Miami Heat survive without Supernova Jimmy Butler?

June 09, 2023 12:45 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

Jimmy Butler has cooled off considerably from his pre-ankle-injury start to the postseason, and now the Miami Heat trail the Denver Nuggets 2-1 in the NBA Finals. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander look back at prior Heat appearances in the NBA Finals, when things look bleakest, and try to find a path forward for a team that seems to need someone else to step up. Sponsors: All Pro Construction Builders, MarcBrownPA.com, PrizePicks (five) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands ...

NBA Finals: Conversation with Udonis Haslem (bonus ep)

June 08, 2023 20:14 - 7 minutes - 6.77 MB

For a bonus episode, Ethan J. Skolnick spoke with Udonis Haslem after Heat practice prior to Game 4 of the 2023 NBA Finals. Haslem offered lessons from his previous NBA Finals, and shared what he is sharing with Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and others about overcoming a deficit and more. Sponsors: PrizePicks (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

NBA Finals Game 3: Jokic, Murray wreck the Miami Heat

June 08, 2023 04:17 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

The Miami Heat returned home, but couldn't control either Nikola Jokic or Jamal Murray, both of whom had triple doubles, and lost 109-94. With the series now 2-1 Denver, Greg Sylvander, Bryan Fonseca and Sean Rochester assess the loss, and how Miami can contain the Nuggets' two best players. Sponsors: MortgageByArash.com, InsuranceByLinnette.com and Water Cleanup of Florida. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Miami Heat: 5 Things from NBA Finals Practice... and 4Q Dominance

June 07, 2023 13:17 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB

In a double episode, Ethan, Alex and Brady share their observations about Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro, Erik Spoelstra, the Nuggets and more from the offday practices -- and then try to explain why the Heat have been so ridiculously dominant in the fourth quarter during the playoffs. Sponsors: C-ArmAndStaffing.com, UBreakWheelFix.com, BettorEdge (5RSN) and PrizePicks (five), Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

NBA Finals: Jokic, Butler and more strategic narratives

June 06, 2023 03:16 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB

As the NBA Finals head back to Miami, with the Nuggets and Heat tied at 1, Ethan, Brady and Alex examine topics involving Nikola Jokic, Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro and more. Sponsors: UBreakWheelFix.com, Keystone Chiropractic, PrizePicks (five) and BettorEdge.com (5RSN) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

NBA Finals Game 2: Gabe, Bam, Duncan to rescue for Heat

June 05, 2023 03:36 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

It took a village for the Miami Heat to punch back and get game 2 of the NBA Finals. Greg Sylvander, Alex Toledo and Brady Hawk talk about Spo's adjustment inserting Love in the starting five, Strus' hot start, Vincent leading the team in scoring, Robinson's fourth quarter spark to turn the tide and Butler and Adebayo closing the game out. Sponsors: Mortgage by Arash, Insurance by Linette, Water Clean Up of Florida. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: ht...

Miami Heat: Latest on Herro, Martin, changes before NBA Finals Game 2

June 03, 2023 23:27 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MB

After Ethan Skolnick covers Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets availability in Denver, he is joined by Greg Sylvander to discuss Tyler Herro's status, Caleb Martin's absence, Max Strus's confidence and more. Sponsors: Keystone Chiropractic, MarcBrownPa.com, PrizePicks, BettorEdge. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Miami Heat: How will they adjust for Game 2 of the NBA Finals?

June 03, 2023 03:35 - 37 minutes - 34 MB

Although the game was never out of reach, the Nuggets won in a relatively comfortable way for a Finals game. Greg Sylvander, Alex Toledo & Brady Hawk try to come up with potential adjustments that Spo and the team can make ahead of Game 2. Sponsors: MortgageByArash.com, Water Clean Up of Florida & PrizePicks (FIVE) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Miami Heat: Bam and Highsmith shine but Nuggets grab easy win in NBA Finals Game 1

June 02, 2023 03:31 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB

Greg Sylvander, Alex Toledo & Brady Hawk jump live on YouTube after watching the game with fans live on Playback.TV/5RSN to discuss the disheartening Game 1 loss in Denver. Not enough from Jimmy or the supporting unit, too many easy ones for the Nuggets. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, MortgageByArash.com, Water Clean Up of Florida  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Heat vs. Nuggets from Denver: Why you should watch

June 01, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

Most of the country didn't expect or want this NBA Finals, but Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Mateo Mayorga (who was at media availability Wednesday) find it plenty compelling. From Nikola Jokic's unseen greatness to Jimmy Butler's unbreakable will, here are some reasons it should be a memorable NBA Finals. Sponsors: MortgageByArash.com, UBreakWheelFix.com, PrizePicks, BettorEdge  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Miami Heat: Previewing the NBA Finals vs. Nuggets

May 31, 2023 20:09 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MB

Greg Sylvander, Brady Hawk & Alex Toledo dive into previewing the Finals matchup vs. the Denver Nuggets, on both sides of the ball. What are the different ways Heat can get going on offense? How do they guard Jokic? Who starts?  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Miami Heat: Jorge Sedano on Riley, Butler, Herro, Jokic and the "undrafted"

May 31, 2023 01:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MB

In advance of the 2023 NBA Finals, Ethan Skolnick holds a conversation with ESPN's Jorge Sedano about the team he used to cover, the Miami Heat. They cover a variety of topics before the series with the Denver Nuggets, including Jimmy Butler's place in Heat history, Pat Riley's future, Tyler Herro's return, the challenge of Nikola Jokic and more. Sponsors: GamingParties.com, PrizePicks (five), BettorEdge (5RSN) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https:/...

Heat 103-84 Celtics in G7: Back to the NBA Finals!

May 30, 2023 04:04 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MB

Few believed in them. It didn't matter. The Miami Heat went into Boston and destroyed the Celtics to advance to their 7th NBA Finals, this one against the Denver Nuggets. They did so as an eighth seed, and with contributions from more than Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo, but also Caleb Martin, Duncan Robinson, Gabe Vincent and even Haywood Highsmith. How the heck did this happen? Ethan, Greg, Alex and Brady with their thoughts on the Five Reasons YouTube channel. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette...

Miami Heat: Will they have the guts?

May 28, 2023 20:07 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

Here we are: Game 7. And the Miami Heat are on the verge of the wrong type of history. What will it take for Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and the rest of the team to rally from a traumatic home loss, a third loss overall in a row? And to do it in Boston? Ethan, Alex and Brady discuss strategy... and mindset. Sponsors: Water Cleanup of Florida, UBreakWheelFix.com, PrizePicks (five). Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Miami Heat: The sequel nobody wanted

May 28, 2023 07:33 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

Greg Sylvander, Bryan Fonseca, Tony Schwartz and Gabe (@EternalBast) jump on live after having watched that absolutely brutal ending to Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Playback.tv/5RSN. Another absolute rollercoaster of a 4th quarter that felt all too familiar. This time, it ended with Derrick White tipping in a Marcus Smart miss with mere milliseconds remaining. The Miami Heat will go into Boston with the series evened up 3-3, and way too close to ending up on the wrong side ...

Miami Heat: Will they fall on wrong side of history?

May 27, 2023 01:07 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

Well, here we are: a Game 6 at home. The Miami Heat lead 3-2, but it doesn't feel like that. What do Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Erik Spoelstra and the rest need to do to advance to the NBA Finals, and avoid a Game 7 in Boston -- and worse, becoming the first team ever to blow a 3-0 lead? Ethan, Alex and Brady try to show some guts. Sponsors: MortgageByArash.com, Water Cleanup of Florida, MiamiGamingParties.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://...

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