Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

NBA, Miami Heat: Season coming? And Pat Riley vs. Phil Jackson

Thu, 14 May 2020 20:00:08 -0300

In a double episode, Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney discuss the latest developments in the NBA talks toward playing this season. Things sound.... promising, especially with LeBron James involved.

Then they are joined by Will Weinraub of the Lessons Via Leaders podcast to discuss the differences in leadership styles between coaches, specifically Pat Riley and Phil Jackson. How would each have handled the other's superstars?

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Miami Heat: Keith Askins, Original Heat Lifer

Wed, 13 May 2020 11:47:50 -0300

In the latest edition of the Miami Heat Stories series, Ethan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo are joined by former Heat player (1990-99) and current Heat scouting director Keith Askins.

They discuss his signing with the Heat as an undrafted free agent, his role before Pat Riley arrived, the Heat's transformation in the Riley era, some highlights from the Big 3 era (when Askins was an assistant) and the differences between the 1990s and today's game -- including what it was like to defend Michael Jordan and coach LeBron James.

Check out the other Heat Stories episodes, with Chris Bosh, Shane Battier, Mario Chalmers, Grant Long, Ron Rothstein, Brian Grant, Udonis Haslem and more.

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NBA: LeBron and Jordan... in each other's eras

Mon, 11 May 2020 17:55:37 -0300

After episodes 7 and 8 of the ESPN documentary #TheLastDance, Ethan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss Michael Jordan and LeBron James, with Ethan sharing stories of his 1-on-1 interactions with LeBron.

Whose personality and leadership approach would work better in the other era?

Jordan's demanding nature... now?

Or LeBron's more collective manner... then?

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Miami Heat: How would Heat-Bucks have gone?

Thu, 07 May 2020 21:25:53 -0300

After Ethan J. Skolnick appeared on Daniel Healy's Essex-based Miami Heat podcast, Healy (@TheMiamiHeatUK) returns the favor as they discuss:

-- How Healy became an obsessed Heat fan so late in the game

-- How the Heat are received in the United Kingdom

-- How the Heat-Bucks series would have worked out?

-- Some Big 3 moments that Healy may have missed...

-- Hassan Whiteside and Tyler Johnson. (Yes, we did.)

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Miami Heat/NBA: Start, Bench, Cut!

Wed, 06 May 2020 09:15:07 -0300

After discussing the latest news about the NBA's return -- with some inside info from Ethan J. Skolnick -- the guys start Start, Bench, Cut with great NBA players of the past and future. (Hat tip to @TheNBACentral). MJ, Kareem, Hakeem, Mailman, Sir Charles and more are debated in 8 different combinations.

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Miami Heat: Paul Pierce's comments, Victor Oladipo's availability?

Mon, 04 May 2020 09:05:07 -0300

Paul Pierce can't seem to get over the Miami Heat. He disparaged them this week. But is he right? And with the struggles of the Indiana Pacers ownership during Coronavirus, is it more likely that Victor Oladipo or Myles Turner becomes an option for Miami?

Ethan J. Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Alphonse Sidney discuss.

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Miami Heat: Pat Riley's Optimism and the NBA's Plan

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:28:44 -0300

Miami Heat president Pat Riley appeared on the organization's platforms to speak about the team, where it was this season, and where it may be going. Meanwhile, the NBA started discussing a plan to continue the 2019-20 season in Orlando.

Ethan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss.

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Miami Heat: Dwyane Wade vs. Aaron Gordon, Tua's #, Last Dance

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:04:12 -0300

The crew is back to discuss three NBA/Heat related topics

-- Should rookie Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa pick No. 3, after Dwyane Wade welcomed him to South Florida?

-- What was Aaron Gordon thinking, coming at Wade in a diss rap?

-- Thoughts on episodes 3 and 4 of #TheLastDance, and what would Dennis Rodman do in today's NBA.

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Spotlight: Mindin Our Business with Jax and Windy (Season 2, Ep 4)

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 11:05:00 -0300

We again turn over the feed to Mindin Our Business with Jason Jackson and UM professor Windy Dees.

They discuss:

-- NFL Draft - viewership, ads sold & $100M raised for COVID-19 relief

-- The Last Dance viewership

-- ARod & JLo possibly owning the Mets

-- USOC cost cutting

-- Virus impact on travel sports

Miami Heat/Dolphins: Will Tua Take Over Miami?

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 06:08:06 -0300

South Florida was a football market forever.... and then it wasn't. The younger generation has gravitated toward the Miami Heat, because they've been compelling winners while the Dolphins have typically been dull losers.

Now that may change. The Dolphins just had a seemingly terrific draft, headed by former Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. So can Tua turn the tide? And who on the Heat can compete with him for the top spot among the most popular local pro athletes? Jimmy? Bam? Herro? Or someone on the way?

Ethan Skolnick, Alphonse Sidney and Alex Toledo discuss.

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Miami Heat: Shane Battier conversation (Heat Stories)

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 21:41:32 -0300

In the latest installment of our Miami Heat Stories series, current Heat executive Shane Battier reflects on his three seasons with the team on the court -- before retiring in 2014.

Ethan J. Skolnick and Shane discuss his decision to join the Heat, his first championship run, his infamous speech in Toronto, his Horsetronaut costume, his relationship with LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, and more. Much you haven't heard from one of the smartest men in the league.

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Spo Talk + The Last Dance (Parts 1 & 2)

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 18:24:05 -0300

After the first airing of ESPN's The Last Dance on Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls dynasty, the Five on the Floor crew (Ethan Skolnick, Alphonse Sidney, Alex Toledo) compare players and eras.

But they start with some random conversation about Erik Spoelstra and the Big 3 Heat, as we get the Shane Battier episode ready to post later this week.

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Miami Heat: Eric Reid on the 2019-20 season

Sun, 19 Apr 2020 13:01:39 -0300

Ethan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo were privileged to be joined for a second time by Miami Heat play-by-play man Eric Reid to discuss:

-- His 2019-20 season predictions (Bam, Jimmy Butler, Kendrick Nunn, Justise Winslow, Tyler Herro) and how they played out

-- The day the NBA stopped

-- How he's handling the shutdown

-- Which of the Five on the Floor Miami Heat all-time teams is best

And More.

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Miami Heat: Big 3 Era Disrespect (LeBron, Wade, Bosh)

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 09:45:22 -0300

They were the biggest team in the world for four years.

But now, so many in the national NBA media seem to have forgotten what LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and others did with the Miami Heat from 2010-2014.

The latest is a Bleacher Report post that omitted them from the top 10 starting lineups of the past 20 years.

Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney discuss this... and the Rookie of the Year conversation about Kendrick Nunn and the Grizzlies' Ja Morant.

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Miami Heat: Donovan Mitchell? Rudy Gobert? (+ a Heat/Lakers champions debate)

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 21:45:11 -0300

Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert are reportedly feuding after the Utah Jazz co-stars both contracted Coronavirus. If they can't repair the relationship, and the Jazz split them up, would either make sense for the Miami Heat?

Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss.

Then they turn their attention to a Twitter debate: the 2006 Miami Heat or the 2009 Los Angeles Lakers?

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Spotlight ep 3: Mindin Our Business w/ Jax and Windy (NBA, college football)

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 06:30:00 -0300

We again share the Five on the Floor feed with University of Miami professor Windy Dees and Miami Heat sideline host Jason Jackson, who discuss sports business topics:

-- The NBA's May 1 target

-- Wimbledon's insurance windfall

-- WNBA's opportunity (Ruth Riley Hunter stops by)

-- Cities bracing for the loss of major events

-- What would no college football in 2020 mean?

Miami Heat: How can the Miami Dolphins emulate them?

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 13:27:20 -0300

Crossover episode!

Ethan J. Skolnick is joined by Alfredo Arteaga, one of the hosts of our popular 3 Yards Per Carry podcast to discuss how the Miami Dolphins can finally emulate the model of Pat Riley and the Miami Heat. We discuss all the attempts (Jimmy Johnson, Nick Saban, Bill Parcells) and what Riley would do in the draft if he had all the assets that Dolphins GM Chris Grier does. Is Brian Flores the Dolphins' Riley? Will this ever be a football town again? Or are the Heat too entrenched?

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Jorge Sedano judges our All-Time Miami Heat Draft

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 19:19:38 -0300

ESPN's Jorge Sedano comes on with Ethan J. Skolnick, Alphonse Sidney and Alex Toledo to go over the three all-time Heat teams we drafted. Lots of stories were told about the players involved, and there may have been someone who was swept out of the conversation before Sedano decided who would win in a 7 game series.

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Miami Heat: All-Time Draft. The Reserves!

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 21:20:42 -0300

The starters are set... kind of.

Now, the three main hosts of Five on the Floor (Ethan Skolnick, Alphonse Sidney, Alex Toledo) fill out their rosters from the 30 players in the pool.... and a few wild cards.

Where does Mario Chalmers go? Udonis Haslem? Antoine Walker? And is that a Dion Waiters signing? And how will LeBron and Wade and Zo feel about their "teammates"?

Next: Jorge Sedano will rank the three complete teams.

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Spotlight Episode: Mindin Our Business on NBA, NCAA, more

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 08:05:42 -0300

Jason Jackson (@TheJaxShow) and Windy Dees (@GetDeesTweets) are back for another episode of Mindin Our Business on the Five on the Floor feed.

Topics:

The NCAA reality

The MLS and NCAA pay cuts

The Toronto event ban

The NBA negotiations with the NBPA

Television ad spending

Look for a new episode of Five on the Floor later in the day.

TV add spending

Miami Heat, NBA, Corona: It's a Bleepshow

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 08:14:59 -0300

What's the fifth stage? Acceptance?

The crew at Five on the Floor are almost there.

Ethan J. Skolnick, Alphonse Sidney and Alex Toledo contemplate the possibility that not only is the 2019-20 season over, but 2020-21 is in jeopardy also due to Coronavirus. We look at many of the possible ramifications, including some you may not have thought about.

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Miami Heat w/ Zach Buckley: Where's Bam, Others in NBA's Top 25 Under 25

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 08:25:59 -0300

Zach Buckley, who has covered the Miami Heat and the NBA for Bleacher Report, recently wrote a piece ranking the NBA's top 25 players under 25 years old.

Of course, he has Zion, Luka, Jayson Tatum, KAT, Ja Morant and others.

Where's Bam Adebayo on his list?

Tyler Herro? Duncan Robinson?

A thorough breakdown of the NBA's future.

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Miami Heat: What's Next? (Season Scenarios... & Micky Arison's Trouble w/ Windy Dees)

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 09:04:47 -0300

Special double episode!

Alphonse Sidney and Alex Toledo join Ethan J. Skolnick to discuss Erik Spoelstra's conference call with media and what he's doing to keep players and coaches sharp. We also rate the best scenarios for the NBA to resume its season, including 2-of-3 series, a tournament in Las Vegas, no fan games and more.

Then Windy Dees (UM professor and co-host of the Mindin Our Business podcast) joins Ethan to talk about the effects of Coronavirus on Heat owner Micky Arison and how that might impact the team going forward.

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Miami Heat: Goran Dragic call on Coronavirus shutdown

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 14:09:12 -0300

As the Cororavirus delay continues, the Miami Heat set up a conference call with point guard Goran Dragic to discuss how he's handling it... and what the team is doing to keep players sharp.

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Miami Heat: Selecting All-Time Starters. LeBron, Wade, more.

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 00:06:37 -0300

In two prior episodes, we determined the 30 most impactful players in Miami Heat history.

Now it's time to draft our five starters each.

Ethan J. Skolnick, Alphonse Sidney and Alex Toledo evaluate the merits of LeBron James vs. Dwyane Wade, Alonzo Mourning vs. Shaquille O'Neal, Tim Hardaway vs. Glen Rice and more. It's not just about talent. It's about fit. And where do current players Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo go.

Next: The Reserves and Wild Cards.

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Special ep: Mindin' Our Business w/ Jason Jackson, Windy Dees

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 11:33:01 -0300

With coronavirus affecting everything, including sports and sports business, we turn the podcast feed over to Miami Heat sideline host Jason Jackson and University of Miami professor Windy Dees for the first episode of their second season.

Jax and Windy discuss all the sports business ramifications of the epidemic.

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Windy will appear on an episode of Five on the Floor this week to discuss the Miami Heat specifically.

Miami Heat: Top 30 Players Part 2 (Ready to Draft)

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 15:41:04 -0300

After Ethan J. Skolnick and Greg Sylvander picked the Miami Heat's all-time 30 most impactful players, Alphonse Sidney and Alex Toledo join Ethan to start prepping for the "draft."

We debate the toughest calls: LeBron or Dwyane first, at their Heat peaks? Zo or Bosh? Shaq a sure third pick? And did we forget Luol Deng for the list?

Draft up next.

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Miami Heat: The All-Time 30 Most Impactful Players

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 13:05:23 -0300

This is quite an exercise. The Miami Heat have had a storied history over three decades, with three championships and countless personalities.

Ethan J. Skolnick is joined by Greg Sylvander to identify the 30 most impactful players, just based on their time with the Heat. The first 20 or so were easy. The last 10? Not so much. There were so many tough calls that four players had to go to a Twitter poll for spot No. 30.

LeBron, Wade, Shaq, Voshon, Bruce, Posey, Mase, Caron. It's all in here.

In an upcoming episode, Ethan, Alex Toledo and Alphonse Sidney will draft from the pool of 30, for 10-man teams.

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NBA, Miami Heat changes post-Corona?

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 13:10:05 -0300

As the Coronavirus crisis continues, it's clear that much won't be the same.

That includes the NBA.

Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney are joined by Parrish Thompson of Light Skinned Opinions to discuss how it could affect:

-- The league

-- Micky Arison and the Miami Heat

-- The fans

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Miami Heat: 5 Big Regrets if Season is Over

Sun, 22 Mar 2020 22:03:50 -0300

Let's consider the worst case scenario for the NBA.

What if the season is over?

It's certainly possible due to coronavirus, so Ethan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo produce a list of the top 5 regrets, and what if's, related to the Miami Heat. Something on Jimmy Butler, Duncan Robinson, Udonis Haslem and more.

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Miami Heat: Pat Riley at 75. Then, Now, Next.

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 15:55:41 -0300

Pat Riley turned 75 today, which deserves a discussion.

Four "Off" the Floor -- Ethan J. Skolnick, Alex Toledo, Alphonse Sidney and Greg Sylvander -- come together to discuss Riley's Miami Heat legacy, what he's gotten too much credit for, not enough credit for, and what comes next.

Also, they introduce the new "You've Got the Floor" segment, involving Miami Heat fans, as we all wait out the Coronavirus crisis.

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NBA, Miami Heat: Jeff Zillgitt joins Five on the Floor

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 10:03:33 -0300

Jeff Zillgitt, lead NBA writer for USA Today, stops by to discuss NBA commissioner Adam Silver's plan for the league amid the Coronovirus crisis.

Zillgitt and Ethan J. Skolnick debate the merits of playing the playoffs; the work Silver has done to stem the crisis; and whether a charity event makes sense. Also, what would be the biggest shames of a lost season, from Vince Carter to the Bucks' one big chance.

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NBA: Rohan Nadkarni of SI joins Alf and Ethan

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 00:19:36 -0300

With the NBA sidelined for at least 60 days due to the Coronavirus, Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney welcome Rohan Nadkarni of Sports Illustrated to discuss the business of basketball.

Should the owners be doing more? Why is it up to Giannis and Kevin Love to help workers?

When will the NBA resume, if at all, this season?

And what would that look like?

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Miami Heat: Dragic, DeRozan and the 2020 Plan

Sun, 15 Mar 2020 17:18:16 -0300

There was some Miami Heat news this weekend (really)...

Are the Heat ready to pay Goran Dragic for one more season?

Did they make a play for DeMar DeRozan at the trade deadline?

And how will they handle 2020 free agency and the luxury tax if the Arisons continue to lose money on the cruise business due to Coronavirus.

Ethan J. Skolnick, Alex Toledo and special guest Nekias Duncan discuss.

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NBA Suspension Now 30 Days. Latest Coronavirus, Miami Heat updates

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 10:03:10 -0300

The day after the NBA suspended its season due to the coronavirus, Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney return with more detail about everything happening (and not happening) in sports, including Ethan's report about the NBA's plan going forward.

Is it the league's intention to play some regular season games?

Also, news on plans for Five on the Floor going forward.

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Coronavirus Suspends Miami Heat/NBA Season. Now What?

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 01:10:41 -0300

During the Miami Heat's stunning loss to the Charlotte Hornets, even more disturbing news:

The NBA is suspending the season due to the Coronavirus.

Ethan J. Skolnick was at the arena, and dials up Alphonse Sidney to discuss the merits of the league's decision, and what might happen to the rest of the NBA season. A night for more than sports.

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Miami Heat's Jae Crowder joins Five on the Floor: "This is Home for Me."

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 01:16:12 -0300

Jae Crowder, acquired by the Miami Heat at the trade deadline, has been much more than a throw-in. He's been one of the Heat's key rotation players since the deal.

Crowder joined Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney over the weekend to openly discuss his love for the city of Miami; his unconventional route to the NBA; the doubts that fuel him; his relationships with Jimmy Butler (including the handshake), Dwyane Wade ("my big brother") and Udonis Haslem ("my vet"), his odd Twitter approach and more.

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Miami Heat: Bam-pering in Washington

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 00:00:57 -0300

After two more big games from Bam Adebayo and Duncan Robinson, the Heat escaped a bad loss with a 20-3 run in crunch-time to secure their 41st win of the season. Ethan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo come on to discuss what led up to that and how the Heat responded after multiple injuries and after Jimmy Butler left the game in the 2nd half. We discuss the home and road splits for certain players and get into some more *updated* playoff matchup talk

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Miami Heat: Observations on close win over Orlando Magic

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 00:43:43 -0400

Ethan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo come on to discuss a crunch-time win for the Heat, in which Duncan Robinson sank 9 threes, but also in which the Heat allowed for 50% shooting from the field and 40% from three from the Magic, a bottom-ranked offense in the league. Is this just more of the same from the Heat at home? We also go over the team's crunch-time offense as well as a couple of different lineups.

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The Miami Heat Still Haven't Lost to the Milwaukee Bucks

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 00:50:28 -0400

After a rousing home win against the reigning MVP and league-best Milwaukee Bucks, Ethan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo come on to discuss what went right for them in the game, specifically the defensive effort. Also, how viable would a [likely] second round Bucks matchup be for the Heat?

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Giannis 2021? Do the Miami Heat have a chance?

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 17:19:47 -0400

With Giannis in town with the rolling Milwaukee Bucks, Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney ponder three questions:

1. Would Giannis leave Milwaukee?

2. Are the Heat a serious threat to get him?

3. Should they keep cap space available to make sure they have a shot?

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Miami Heat: Getting back to winning games + more Winslow Info

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 07:03:12 -0400

Ethan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo hop on to discuss the Heat getting their act together over the weekend, as they defeated the Dallas Mavericks and the Brooklyn Nets. We talk about what set their effort apart in these games compared to the recent stretch of bad losses.

Then, Ethan gets into some more information he heard on what went down with Justise Winslow towards the end of his time in Miami.

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Miami Heat rotation nuggets with @SimonSperling

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 07:58:32 -0400

Alex Toledo joins Ethan J. Skolnick again, but this time they bring in some help from way Down Under:

Simon Smith (@SimonSperling) of Hoops Habit stops by from Australia, to provide some statistical context to the Miami Heat's struggles down the stretch. A deeper look at what's happening with Goran Dragic, Jimmy Butler and others. Plus, putting Bam Adebayo's progress in perspective.

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Rock Bottom? Miami Heat Fall to No-Name Wolves

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 01:53:54 -0400

Another big lead? Another awful loss, this one at home to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

What's wrong with the Miami Heat? And who exactly was on the floor for Minnesota, other than D'Angelo Russell?

Ethan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo assess the damage.

And we introduce our "You Have the Floor" segment with some instant Facebook comment reaction.

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Miami Heat blow lead in Cleveland: Who's Playable?

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 23:57:55 -0400

Well, that was a disaster. The Miami Heat lose again on the road, this time to the worst team in the NBA, the Cleveland Cavaliers.

And just about everyone was at fault.

Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney record as soon as the final buzzer sounds, to assess the Heat's closing options, and why this keeps happening. Also, they read your tweets.

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Miami Heat: The Role Player Fits

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 21:28:28 -0400

Now that the Miami Heat have had a few games with Jae Crowder and Andre Iguodala, how do they fit?

Ethan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo ponder that question, while also assessing Crowder's future following his fast Heat start. Would you keep him over Goran Dragic, Derrick Jones Jr or Meyers Leonard after the season? Is DJJ now the odd man out of the rotation with everyone healthy, especially once Jimmy Butler (personal reasons) is back? Bonus: Some exclusive sound from DJJ about the dunk contest.

"I won." (OK, there's more than that.)

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Is it Time to Sound the Alarm? + Heading into Dwyane's weekend

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 16:57:32 -0400

Ethan J. Skolnick, Alphonse Sidney and Alex Toledo come on to talk about what happened at the 5 Reasons Watch Party (and in Atlanta) last night. The Watch Party record is now at 3-2 for the season.

Is it time to sound the alarm given what we know about this team's issues? What are the problems with the Heat's defensive personnel? What are their best paths to finding enough two-way balance in their rotation?

Afterwards, we touch on Dwyane Wade and what he's meant to all of us headed into his big three-day weekend of ceremonies, including his jersey retirement on Saturday night vs. the Cavs.

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Miami Heat's 2nd half schedule... & Vinnie Goodwill on Jimmy Butler

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 23:39:13 -0400

A double episode to set up the post-All-Star break portion of the Miami Heat season.

First, Ethan J. Skolnick, Nekias Duncan and Alex Toledo look at the Heat's schedule, and whether the Heat can chase down the Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics.

Then, Vinnie Goodwill of Yahoo Sports joins Ethan for a look at how Jimmy Butler has fit with the Heat.

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Miami Heat: All-Star Weekend Recap/Thoughts

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 23:24:04 -0400

Ethan J. Skolnick, Nekias Duncan and Alex Toledo are all back home from All-Star Weekend in Chicago, and so they come on (along with Alphonse Sidney) to talk about the eventful, and surprisingly exciting weekend of events. We talk about Bam's ascension, the Derrick Jones Jr. dunk contest debate raging on, as well as the All-Star Game and we touch on Chris Bosh getting passed up for this year's Hall of Fame class.

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Miami Heat: Winners of All-Star Saturday Night + Winslow/Gallinari insight

Sun, 16 Feb 2020 02:25:41 -0400

Ethan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo hop on the mic live from NBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago. Before we got into the Saturday night events, Ethan gave out some more insight and information on what went down at the trade deadline with Justise Winslow and Danilo Gallinari.

After a Bam Adebayo upset win in the Skills Challenge and Derrick Jones Jr.'s double OT win over Aaron Gordon in the Dunk Contest, (despite Duncan Robinson finishing 5th out of 8 in the three-point shootout), the Heat came out on top after the events of All-Star Saturday Night in Chicago.

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Miami Heat at All-Star: Ethan & Nekias on Nunn/Herro

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 15:09:14 -0400

Ethan Skolnick and Nekias Duncan caught up at the Rising Stars practice in Chicago to discuss...

-- Tyler Herro's injury disclosure

-- Kendrick Nunn's tasks for rest of season

-- The Iguodala and Crowder fits

-- Should the Heat rest Jimmy Butler more?

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Miami Heat: Expectations at All-Star Break

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 20:40:54 -0400

The Miami Heat slumped into the All-Star break, but are still better than most expected. As Ethan J. Skolnick heads off to Chicago with Alex Toledo and Nekias Duncan to cover All-Star weekend, Ethan and Alphonse Sidney give their hopes for every rotation player the rest of the season. Everyone from Jimmy Butler to Bam Adebayo to Tyler Herro to Kendrick Nunn.

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Miami Heat: Beating Warriors, Teasing Embiid

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 17:48:32 -0400

The Miami Heat broke a 3-game losing streak in Golden State, even with Kendrick Nunn struggling, as the new players supported Jimmy Butler. But that's not all Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney are talking about.

Is Joel Embiid trying to get his way to Miami? And how much is Jimmy Butler agitating?

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Heat lose to Blazers without Butler: thoughts on the new guys

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 03:09:28 -0400

As the Heat drop another game without Jimmy Butler (and Tyler Herro), Ethan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo hop on to talk about what they saw from new acquisitions Andre Iguodala and Jae Crowder (Solomon Hill didn't play). How will they fit in?

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Miami Heat: Trade Deadline Recap (Iguodala, Crowder, Justise)

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 20:48:21 -0400

The trade deadline has come and gone and, while the Heat didn't get Danilo Gallinari, it was still eventful. Ethan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss the trade with Memphis that sent Justise Winslow, Dion Waiters and James Johnson out and brought Andre Iguodala, Jae Crowder and Solomon Hill in.

How do they grade it?

And what will the lineup and rotation look like?

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Miami Heat emergency pod: Justise Winslow traded

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 01:49:08 -0400

We weren't expecting to pod tonight but...

Then came the reports of Justise Winslow's trade to Memphis for Andre Iguodala - with other teams (OKC?) and pieces (Danilo Gallinari, Jae Crowder, Dion Waiters, James Johnson?) possible.

So we did, as we wait for more news.

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Miami Heat: Trade Deadline Approaches

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 12:36:28 -0400

With the trade deadline coming up Thursday at 3 pm, Ethan J. Skolnick, Alphonse Sidney and Alex Toledo come on to discuss the guys available for trade, who the Heat have inquired into, whether its worth possibly dealing away guys like Justise Winslow and Derrick Jones Jr., whether for older role players or as part of a package for bigger-name players, etc.

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Miami Heat dominate 76ers again (Jimmy Butler explodes)

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 02:01:55 -0400

The season series is over, and the Miami Heat ended it with a bang.

The Heat routed the Philadelphia 76ers behind 38 from former 76er swingman Jimmy Butler.

So were we wrong about this matchup?

Can the 76ers recover, or is Brett Brown getting fired?

And how do the Heat get this Butler again?

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Miami Heat: Matchups vs. East Contenders

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 02:45:29 -0400

With the All-Star break approaching, there are 5 clear contenders in the Eastern Conference... and then the rest.

How do the Miami Heat match up against Milwaukee, Toronto, Boston, Philadelphia and Indiana? Ethan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo assess. Which is the toughest? Easiest? And why does Justise Winslow matter in some?

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The Miami Heat have two All-Stars

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 23:53:25 -0400

Ethan was busy moving and shaking, so Alphonse Sidney and Alex Toledo came on to discuss Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo being named Eastern Conference All-Star reserves along with a couple of snubs and the freshly announced All-Star game rules

Also: how important is this upcoming stretch pre All-Star break for the Heat?

Miami Heat: Celtics expose issues in home loss

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 07:52:44 -0400

In a home loss, some of the Miami Heat's recent issues caught up to them, mostly on defense and on the glass. Ethan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss from the arena, focusing on Duncan Robinson down the stretch, the Dion Waiters adventure, Jimmy Butler's shooting and more.

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Miami Heat: Dion Waiters' return, Jimmy Butler injury

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 11:59:48 -0400

Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney cover:

-- Dion Waiters' return and the fan reaction

-- All the Heat injuries before a back-to-back with the Magic and Celtics, including Jimmy Butler.

Note: This was recorded prior to the passing of Kobe Bryant. We chose to post a separate episode on Bryant, and to release this after.

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Ethan Skolnick on Kobe Bryant, through eyes of Miami Heat greats

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 23:05:32 -0400

After the passing of Kobe Bryant at age 41 -- and eight others, including a daughter -- in a helicopter crash, Ethan J. Skolnick shares Bryant anecdotes that related to the Miami Heat.

Specifically the respect that Dwyane Wade and LeBron James had for him.

A regular Miami Heat episode will post in a few hours.

Jimmy Butler snubbed + Miami Heat, Clippers preview

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 11:29:31 -0400

NBA players really don't like Jimmy Butler much. Their vote made sure that Butler, who has helped turn the Miami Heat around, was not named a starter for the NBA All-Star Game.

Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney discuss, while handicapping Bam Adebayo's chances to eventually join Butler as a reserve.

Also, a preview of the big Miami Heat-Los Angeles Clippers matchup.

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Miami Heat: Another shouldn't-have-happened OT win at home

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 01:13:04 -0400

Ethan J. Skolnick is joined by Alex Toledo for a quick discussion on Heat-Wizards, a game in which the Heat unsurprisingly gave up a big lead that inevitably led to an overtime period, which also means another win. We talk about the performance, Tyler Herro's outpouring (7 threes), a couple of Bam nuggets and..... who plays first: Justise, Dion, KZ Okpala, or Gabe Vincent?

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Miami Heat success: Who gets credit? (Bonus: Kings win)

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 22:11:53 -0400

The Miami Heat are past the halfway point, and it's gone better than expected.

Who gets the most credit? We have 4 good options, and 3 decent analysts (Ethan J. Skolnick, Alex Toledo, Alphonse Sidney). And the three don't agree.

Plus, a bonus recap of the Heat's OT win against the Sacramento Kings.

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Miami Heat: Tough Loss to Spurs

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 08:24:48 -0400

After a great win vs. the OKC Thunder, (bringing our watch party record to 3-1 this season), the Heat suffered a loss where they saw their control of the game dwindle down the stretch against the home-cooking Spurs. Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss the merits of the loss, the team's inconsistency on the road and more.

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Miami Heat: Kendrick Nunn's Importance + Covington vs. Winslow + Beal

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 08:08:46 -0400

In this episode, Ethan J. Skolnick is back with Alphonse Sidney and Alex Toledo to sit down and talk about how consistently important Kendrick Nunn has been to this season's Heat squad, after learning that we're apparently anti-Nunn.

Robert Covington might be up for grabs via trade as the Minnesota T-Wolves seek out a starting point guard, so we brainstorm and talk through a Justise Winslow for Robert Covington swap.

We also react to Bradley Beal being tired of losing and subsequently telling media that there needs to be a culture skake-up by re-hashing the debate: How much would you give up for him if you're the Heat when Beal is eligible for trade this summer?

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Heat-Spurs Preview and More (Aldridge, trades, Winslow)

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 14:15:47 -0400

The Miami Heat return home, where they have been dominant, to face the San Antonio Spurs, so Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney have your preview as well as:

-- Aldridge

-- Waiters

-- Winslow

-- 2021 scenarios

And more.

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Heat's Bam Adebayo: All-Star Case

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 01:43:23 -0400

Ethan J. Skolnick, Alphonse Sidney and Alex Toledo go over the case for Bam Adebayo to be on the East All-Star team next month in Chicago. After talking about the improvements he's made since taking hold of a bigger role last season, we dig deep on his chances, compared to other potential East All-Stars.

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***Come out to our watch party this Friday at GQ's Crafthouse in Lauderhill (4497 N University Dr) as the Heat take on Chris Paul & the Oklahoma City Thunder at 7pm. Drinks, food, and winning basketball. (We're 2-1 at watch parties this season.) You know the drill.***

Miami Heat defense collapses vs Knicks (plus Butler "fits")

Sun, 12 Jan 2020 23:04:05 -0400

The Miami Heat finished a lost weekend in New York, giving up 124 points to the feeble New York Knicks.

How do they fix the defense? Is there enough on the roster? Is it just effort?

What's with Justise Winslow heading home early? Is bad news coming?

And, as a bonus, what possible available player is a personal favorite of Jimmy Butler?

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Outworked in Brooklyn: Miami Heat lose to Nets

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 01:06:42 -0400

The Miami Heat scored 69 in the first half in Brooklyn behind Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo, but still fell to the Nets, with coach Erik Spoelstra railing about the defense later.

We have four on Five on the Floor to discuss what happened, and how to fix it: Ethan J. Skolnick and John Kozan (@BrassJazz) straight out of the Heat locker room, plus Alphonse Sidney and Greg Sylvander.

Plus, the latest on Justise Winslow.

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Will Manso and Clay Ferraro: Miami Heat's plan

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 16:51:53 -0400

Will Manso (of WPLG local Channel 10 and Fox Sports Sun) and Clay Ferraro (also of WPLG Local Channel 10) come on the show to talk with Ethan J. Skolnick about the upstart Miami Heat, how they've outpaced even local expectations, assessing whether or not they should be looking to make a win-now move at the trade deadline or not, (including Justise Winslow talk), and how they stack up with the rest of the conference now that they're the #2 seed in the East again.

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Jimmy Butler, Heat Kiss Off Indiana Pacers

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 08:28:41 -0400

Jimmy Butler got into it with Indiana's TJ Warren, and the Miami Heat get a big win.

The whole crew -- Ethan J. Skolnick, Alex Toledo, Alphonse Sidney -- are here to discuss a dominant performance, that included Butler blowing kisses to Warren after an ejection. They talk about much more first, including the new 9-man rotation with Justise Winslow back, and whether Meyers Leonard should shoot a bit more.

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Home dominant Miami Heat beat Hassan Whiteside, Blazers

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 08:12:30 -0400

We got shooters! And talkers.

You heard the chant in the arena. Now hear the review of the Miami Heat's win against Hassan Whiteside and the Portland Trail Blazers.

Alex Toledo and Alphonse Sidney break it all down, getting into Goran Dragic's big performance, Kelly Olynyk losing minutes to James Johnson and more.

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Hassan Whiteside returns! Examining his Miami Heat stay

Sat, 04 Jan 2020 20:09:23 -0400

It's not exactly Dwyane Wade returning with the Chicago Bulls, but there is still some significance to former max player Hassan Whiteside returning with the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday.

Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney examine Whiteside's Miami Heat tenure.

What did the Heat see in him?

How did he change the organization's approach?

How's he doing in Portland? How's Meyers Leonard doing in Miami?

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Miami Heat grind down Raptors: Butler, Nunn, DJJ, zone

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 02:28:34 -0400

The Miami Heat still haven't lost two straight games this season, deploying a zone against the depleted Toronto Raptors and holding them to 31 percent shooting in a win to open 2020.

Ethan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo cover plenty in 20 minutes, from Jimmy Butler's shooting (again) to Kendrick Nunn's improving floor game to Kelly Olynyk's struggles.

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Miami Heat: Nekias Duncan on Herro, Butler, Winslow

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 08:51:41 -0400

Nekias Duncan, who writes the Launching Pad about the Miami Heat for FiveReasonsSports.com (while working for several other outlets) joins Ethan J. Skolnick to discuss:

1. His changed view on Tyler Herro

2. Jimmy Butler's shooting struggles

3. How the Heat are missing Justise Winslow (as Ethan drops some new info)

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Miami Heat's top 5 stories of 2019

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 11:39:38 -0400

As the calendar year 2019 closes with the Miami Heat in second in the East, Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney reflect on the 5 most significant Heat events of the past 5 months.

We don't want to give away the order, but we discuss Jimmy Butler, Dwyane Wade, the Heat's development program, the Culture restoration, the 2019 Draft and more.

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Again a Herro: Rookie Helps Miami Heat Past 76ers

Sun, 29 Dec 2019 03:58:32 -0400

Tyler Herro did it again. The rookie's huge 3-pointer helped the Heat to overtime, where Miami hasn't lost this season, and didn't against the Philadelphia 76ers this season. In a podcast as sloppy and choppy and beautiful as the game, Ethan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo look at 10 factors at play for the Heat and 76ers, not just Saturday night but for the season. Jimmy Butler. Goran Dragic. Brett Brown. Joel Embiid. More.

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Meyers & Elle Leonard on NBA Marriage, the Miami Heat, and more

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 03:45:32 -0400

Yes. We. Did.

Ethan J. Skolnick speaks with Meyers and Elle Leonard -- the Miami Heat's new sweetheart couple -- about their Christmas, their experience since moving to Miami from Portland, and what it's been like to be a part of a team surpassing expectations so quickly. Learn about how Meyers won Elle over, who is the couple's best dresser, Meyers' budding relationship with Jimmy Butler and whether Elle knew what she was doing with that "We Got Shooters" bit."

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Miami Heat at 30 Games: Revisiting Preseason Concerns

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 20:23:22 -0400

The Miami Heat are off to an excellent start through 30 games, now at 22-8 on the season.

We take this opportunity, at Christmas, to revisit preseason questions, about Jimmy Butler, the point guards, the second star, the rebounding and the shooting.

How have the Heat fared? What's met or beat expectations?

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Another Miami Heat home blowout vs. New York + Dion/Goran/DJJ/Justise/Bam talk

Sat, 21 Dec 2019 03:02:37 -0400

The Heat firmly stomped up and down on the puddle of mud that is the New York Knicks. Ethan Skolnick speaks with Alex Toledo, who was at the scene of the beating.

We discuss:

-Nunn vs. the Knicks' collection of recent top 10 draft picks at point guard

-Goran's return

-Dion might finally get a shot.... with the Skyforce?

-What has Derrick Jones Jr.'s two-way growth done for how the Heat value Justise Winslow?

-Redrafting 2017 with hindsight: do Heat fans still take Donovan Mitchell over Bam Adebayo?

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Miami Heat's Nunn, Bam take out 76ers (watch party special)

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 08:56:34 -0400

As we held a watch party for Five Reasons Sports followers at Gold Club Pompano, the Miami Heat fell behind early as expected against the Philadelphia 76ers...

And stormed back to win behind Kendrick Nunn, Bam Adebayo and the zone defense.

What did the win mean?

Can the Heat keep thriving with just seven or eight players?

How drunk is Alphonse Sidney?

Ethan J. Skolnick and Alf discuss.

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Miami Heat: addressing Jrue Holiday rumors + Sixers preview

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 00:34:02 -0400

Ethan Skolnick wasn't here for this one so Alphonse Sidney, Alex Toledo and Greg 'Leif' Sylvander come on to discuss whether Jrue Holiday, who the Pelicans are apparently listening to offers for, (via Marc Stein of the New York Times), would be a good fit on the Heat and whether or not him, or others who could become available, are worth giving up young assets for.

Afterwards, we discuss the Heat's injury troubles leading to their short rotation, which will be a problem on the road in Philadelphia.

Come to our watch party for tomorrow night's big game! Located at Gold Club in Pompano Beach.

Miami Heat: Dion Waiters' Boat Trip, Justise Winslow's Absence, more

Sun, 15 Dec 2019 20:27:24 -0400

In a lengthy episode of Five on the Floor, Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney wrap up the weekend, including:

-- Ethan's news on the reason for Dion Waiters' latest suspension

-- Whether we should start worrying about Justise Winslow's injury history

-- Bam Adebayo's emergence as elite

-- Takeaways from the loss to the Lakers and win against the Mavericks

-- A look ahead to Memphis and Philadelphis.

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Andy Elisburg & Adam Simon: Miami Heat's G-League Strategy

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 20:09:11 -0400

In a special episode of Five on the Floor, Miami Heat executives Andy Elisburg and Adam Simon share background about the organization's G-League strategy, from the symbiotic relationship with the Sioux Falls Skyforce to the type of player (such as breakout starter Duncan Robinson) who has flourished in the program. A rare look inside.

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Double Triple Doubles // Another OT win at home for the Heat

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 02:05:30 -0400

After coming back from down 6 with under a minute to play, the Heat went on a huge run in overtime to close out the Atlanta Hawks. Bam sported a 30/11/11 stat-line, Jimmy had a 20/18/10 line, Duncan Robinson tied Mario Chalmers and Brian Shaw's Heat record for threes in a game with 10 of them and 34 points total and Kendrick Nunn finished with 36 points.

Ethan wasn't here this time around but we've got Alphonse Sidney hosting with Alex Toledo alongside Miami Heat Beat's Christian Hernandez and Giancarlo Navas to talk about what went down and looking forward to the Lakers game on Friday, likely without Goran Dragic and Justise Winslow.

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Sekou Smith from NBA TV/NBA.com on the Miami Heat

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 17:04:50 -0400

Ethan J. Skolnick is joined by Sekou Smith of Turner Sports and NBA.com to discuss how the Miami Heat have separated themselves from many other NBA organizations. And they go rapid fire around the league.

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Tyler Herro Breakout: Against Bulls, Miami Heat find Closer #2

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 01:52:26 -0400

It was a struggle at times, but the Miami Heat outlasted the Chicago Bulls in overtime Sunday, largely due to Tyler Herro's clutch shooting.

Have the Heat found their second closer? At age 19?

Ethan J. Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Christopher Mattox discuss that and more.

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Sponsored by Gold Club Pompano (site of our Dec. 18 watch party) and the Seltzer Mayberg law firm.

Amin Elhassan joins, Miami Heat’s ceiling: the Eastern Conference Finals

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 01:06:12 -0400

Amin Elhassan, former NBA front office member with the Phoenix Suns and of ESPN's The Jump joins the show to discuss the Miami Heat being ahead of schedule and flat-out better than what most people thought they would be. We also discussed Jimmy's role in all this as a playmaker and leader, who we all think is special from this young core, the team's ceiling, the types of players they should actually consider trading for and where they will stand as a potential Giannis suitor in 2021.

Sponsored by: East Coast Public Adjusters, Seltzer Mayberg law firm, Dutch Valley Farms, and Gold Club in Pompano Beach, the site of our next watch party vs. the Philadelphia 76ers on December 18th

Miami Heat Mailbag // Big Wins

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 07:59:37 -0400

After a huge overtime win against the formerly undefeated-at-home Toronto Raptors, the Heat stand at 15-5. We saw the trio of Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and Justise Winslow really click as a unit again and put the clamps on the Raptors’ most proficient scorers, (Siakam shot 5/14, Lowry shot 2/18, Fred Van Vleet shot 5/16).

Alphonse Sidney and Alex Toledo take listener questions to talk about what went down in this game, crunch-time lineup decisions, East Rookie of the Month Kendrick Nunn’s place in the starting lineup and as a closer and more.

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Crunch-time Miami Heat grind out a win in Brooklyn

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 08:23:57 -0400

We finally get to see this version of the Heat in a grind-it-out crunch-time game. Ethan Skolnick, Alphonse Sidney and Alex Toledo all come on to talk about what took place throughout the 109-106 win at Brooklyn, and evaluate what we've seen from the team since Justise Winslow's return to the rotation. The team now stands at 14-5 as they head for big games vs. the Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics.

Sponsored by: Seltzer Mayberg law firm (OneCallLegal.com), Dutch Valley Farm and the Gold Club in Pompano Beach (watch party coming up for the next Sixers game)

Evaluating Heat’s young weapons Herro, Nunn, Bam

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 01:46:49 -0400

A bounce back win at home for the Miami Heat vs. a subpar Charlotte Hornets team tonight. Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo continue to thrive together, while Kendrick Nunn and Tyler Herro kept showing legit scoring flashes.

Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo pod from the arena, comparing Nunn and Herro in various ways, while assessing Bam’s growth off-the-dribble and how he can counter the defense that the Sixers deployed on him.

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***Make sure to come out Wednesday for our waterside watch party vs. the Rockets at Duffy’s in North Miami Beach, where we have our own section with a large projector.***

What did Sixers loss say about Miami Heat?

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 08:02:34 -0400

In this episode, Ethan wasn’t able to catch the Heat-Sixers game live, fortunately for him, so he steps aside to mediate an argument between Alphonse Sidney and Alex Toledo that had been going on since the second quarter:

So how much should we derive based off the weekend slate of games after a blowout win against the Bulls and a blowout loss to a conference rival? Just how good is this Miami Heat team, now and going forward? With and without Justise Winslow, Derrick Jones Jr., etc.

Sponsored by: East Coast Public Adjusters, Dutch Valley Farms and Seltzer Mayberg law firm (OneCallLegal.com)

Watch party: Wednesday, Heat-Rockets, Duffy's North Miami Beach, 7pm.

ESPN's Tim Bontemps with Ethan on Heat and 76ers

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 17:24:47 -0400

The first big game of the Miami Heat season is here, as Jimmy Butler returns to Philadelphia to face the 76ers. Ethan J. Skolnick welcomes Tim Bontemps, who covers the 76ers and the rest of the Eastern Conference for ESPN, to discuss the Sixers' sluggish start, the Heat's hot play and the way the fans should and will treat Butler.

Sponsored by Seltzer Mayberg law firm (OneCallLegal.com), East Coast Public Adjusters and Dutch Valley Farms.

***Also: Come out next Wednesday, November 27th, for our watch party against the 10-3 Houston Rockets at Duffy's in North Miami Beach! They've set us up with our own section, including a *very* large projector, as we all sit right next to the water and watch the Heat keep up our watch party win streak. (1 game)***

Duncan Robinson goes berserk in Miami Heat blowout (Jimmy Butler nuggets)

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 02:12:49 -0400

Ethan J. Skolnick is joined by Alex Toledo from the arena after the Miami Heat beat the Cleveland Cavaliers. We went over Duncan Robinson's ridiculous 9 three-pointer game, the Heat's nailing of their development program post Big Three era, and Jimmy Butler's overall happiness with this 10-3 team so far. Who is he following on the team?

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Getting to know Miami Heat's surprising Chris Silva

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 08:32:54 -0400

in this episode, Ethan J. Skolnick got to sit down with one of the most surprising and lesser-known prospects from this Miami Heat team. We talked about his journey from Gabon, to his four-year experience with coach Frank Martin at South Carolina, where he was a part of a Cinderella Final Four team in 2017, and how he's felt playing as an athletic energy big alongside this Heat team from Summer League up to this point.

Sponsored by:

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Heat-Rockets watch party on 11/27 at Duffy's in North Miami Beach! Come out and watch the game with us on a very large projector next to the water!

Positive Miami Heat Surprises: Ethan, Alf, Alex, Zach

Sun, 17 Nov 2019 17:03:48 -0400

After another home win, this time against the busted up New Orleans Pelicans, the Miami Heat now stand at 9-3, good for second in the Eastern Conference, (still ahead of the Bucks and Sixers). Kendrick Nunn had another game where he led the team in scoring, while the team as a whole continued to look very cohesive on the floor on both ends.

Since we had 4 guys credentialed at the game, we did things a little different today. Ethan Skolnick asked Alex Toledo, Alphonse Sidney and Zach Buckley individually, what has been the team's most surprising development through these first 12 games?

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Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo Among East's Best Bigs (Cavs recap)

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 00:32:28 -0400

The Heat continue to beat up on bad teams despite missing multiple bodies, (although the Cavs had the 17th best Net Rating headed into this game). Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo continue to spearhead the effort on both ends. Kendrick Nunn is back to feeling himself after a good shooting game.

Ethan Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney (@Alf954) talk about the game, the rotation problems they will have going forward when they get back Justise Winslow, Derrick Jones Jr., James Johnson (and Dion too), as well as going through how good they are at the moment.

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