Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

Feb 02 2025 1864 ep. 34 mins 389
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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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Luka Doncic traded?! Implications for the NBA, Lakers.... and Heat

Feb 02 2025 37 mins  
Yes, the report was real. Luka Doncic has been traded to the Los Angeles Lakers for a package including Anthony Davis. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss the impact on the Mavericks, Lakers and even the Heat. Could either of the teams get involved in a Jimmy Butler deal now? And what does this mean for 2026 free agency?Sponsors: CousinsUSA.com and Water Cleanup of FloridaJoi

Bam! Heat captain finishes strong game with buzzer-beater

Feb 01 2025 36 mins  
Bam Adebayo's resurgence continued with his best statistical outing of the season, and a wing jumper to beat the Spurs. Ethan, Alex and Brady went live to discuss a needed victory, which included better play from Terry Rozier.Sponsors: C-ArmAndStaffing.com, RealEstateShoppeFL.com and InsuranceByLinnette.comJoin us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere!

Miami Heat: Why a Jimmy Butler trade has been so difficult

Feb 01 2025 36 mins  
With less than a week left until the NBA trade deadline, Jimmy Butler is still a member of the Miami Heat. Why, when everyone involved seems to want a separation? Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss the reasons for the holdup.Sponsors: CousinsUSA.com/5RSN and Eric Rubenstein.comJoin us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider infor

What could get Miami Heat out of their .500 rut?

Jan 31 2025 32 mins  
The Miami Heat keep finding the .500 level, winning a couple, losing a couple, settling in a play-in spot or just above. Is there anything that can happen that would propel the Heat into the top four or five in the East? Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk discuss the options on the roster, if no one significant is coming from outside.Sponsors: All Pro Construction Builders, RealEstateSh

Miami Heat: Tyler Herro named an All-Star for first time

Jan 30 2025 30 mins  
Tyler Herro didn't speak of it as often this season, but this time he earned it. The coaches named Herro an All-Star guard, allowing the 25-year-old to join a group that includes only Tim Hardaway, Dwyane Wade and Goran Dragic in franchise history. Ethan Skolnick speaks with Naveen Ganglani about the significance of Herro's accomplishment.Sponsors: UBreakWheelFix.com and Er

Mitchell, Cavs outclass Heat in Miami

Jan 29 2025 18 mins  
The Cleveland Cavaliers proved why they are the number one seed in the Eastern Conference, as they won 126-106 over the Miami Heat, despite missing Darius Garland. Greg Sylvander & Digital Adel recap the action and analyze what went wrong for Miami in a home defeat.Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, RealEstateShoppeFL.com, C-ArmAndStaffing.comJoin us on our Off The Floor Discor

Should the Miami Heat go all-in for De'Aaron Fox?

Jan 29 2025 38 mins  
Another star is disgruntled, this one in Sacramento. With the Jimmy Butler rumors still swirling, Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo look into the viability of De'Aaron Fox as a trade target. Even as the Spurs seem the most likely destination for him.Sponsors: CousinsUSA.com and RealEstateShoppeFL.comJoin us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclus

What type of player should Miami Heat add to new lineup?

Jan 28 2025 34 mins  
We saw the Miami Heat roll out a lineup that included Kel'el Ware, Bam Adebayo, Nikola Jovic and Tyler Herro on Monday, in what looks like a core moving forward. In a Jimmy Butler trade, can the Heat add a piece that would fit for the future? Ethan Skolnick and Eternal Bast discuss some options.Sponsors: Water Cleanup of Florida, EricRubenstein.comJoin us on our Off The Floor D

Miami Heat: Adebayo, Herro, big lineup outduel Orlando

Jan 27 2025 21 mins  
Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro led a balanced effort, as the Miami HEAT were victorious in double OT at the Kasaya Center vs the Orlando Magic on Monday night.The Heat desperately needed a good showing with the Jimmy Butler suspension and trade talks looming. Greg Sylvander and Major Passons break down all the action in Miami's 125-119 win over the Orlando Magic.Sponsors: Insuranc

Miami Heat: Jimmy Butler's third suspension: is this the end, finally?

Jan 27 2025 13 mins  
Jimmy Butler was expected to play for the Miami Heat against Orlando and did appear at shootaround -- but something went wrong there. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander review some of the contradictory reporting, and again try to predict the end of this saga.Sponsors: Water Cleanup of Florida and EricRubenstein.comJoin us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywher