Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

Five Reasons Sports Network

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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Yesterday · 31 min
How the Miami Heat match up with the Jaylen-less Celtics
Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo continue the matchup series by evaluating how the new-look Heat will counter the Celtics after an odd offseason in Boston. Sponsors: • QUINCE.com (use code ONTHEFLOOR for free shipping) • PrizePicks.com (use code HMA, play your first $5 & get $150 in lineups if you win) Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here! • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawk Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans. https://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking) crew and hang out with other Heat fans. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Yesterday · 29 min
Miami Heat: The Giannis Impact on Transition
The Miami Heat scored a lot more points last season, but it didn’t necessarily come at an efficient clip and it didn’t result in more wins. Enter Giannis Antetokounmpo. Turning defense into transition offense projects to be a key Heat strength spearheaded by Giannis, Bam and others. Greg Sylvander & Geo Valdez discuss how it might look for Miami in transition and the best lineup combinations to expect next season. Sponsors: • QUINCE.com (use code ONTHEFLOOR for free shipping) • PrizePicks.com (use code HMA, play your first $5 & get $150 in lineups if you win) https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here! • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawk Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans. https://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking) crew and hang out with other Heat fans. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Friday · 32 min
How the Miami Heat match up with 2 teams that dominated them
The Magic and the Raptors crushed the Heat last season, with size and length. Is Miami better equipped now? Ethan and Brady continue our match-up series. Sponsors: • QUINCE.com (use code ONTHEFLOOR for free shipping) • PrizePicks.com (use code HMA, play your first $5 & get $150 in lineups if you win) https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here! • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawk Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans. https://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking) crew and hang out with other Heat fans. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Thursday · 31 min
How the Miami Heat match up with the champion Knicks
We continue our series by exploring the offensive and defensive matchups between the Giannis-led Miami Heat and the defending champs from New York. Is this a tougher matchup than Philadelphia? Ethan and Alex host. Sponsors: • QUINCE.com (use code ONTHEFLOOR for free shipping) • PrizePicks.com (use code HMA, play your first $5 & get $150 in lineups if you win) https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here! • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawk Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans. https://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking) crew and hang out with other Heat fans. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Wednesday · 32 min
How the Miami Heat match up with LeBron's 76ers
We start a new series breaking down how the Miami Heat will handle some of the better teams -- and how those teams will handle them. First up for Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo.... LeBron, Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers. Sponsors: • QUINCE.com (use code ONTHEFLOOR for free shipping) • PrizePicks.com (use code HMA, play your first $5 & get $150 in lineups if you win) https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here! • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawk Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans. https://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking) crew and hang out with other Heat fans. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Tuesday · 47 min
Miami Heat: Zach LaVine discussion, free agent possibilities
Greg and Alex go over the reasons why Zach LaVine might become a buyout candidate for the Sacramento Kings at some point. Also, how it would work, how he would fit, and all the different ways this connects to their rumored interest in Klay Thompson and DeMar DeRozan. Sponsors: • QUINCE.com (use code ONTHEFLOOR for free shipping) • PrizePicks.com (use code HMA, play your first $5 & get $150 in lineups if you win) https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here! • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawk Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans. https://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking) crew and hang out with other Heat fans. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Monday · 28 min
The Klay Thompson & DeMar DeRozan fits for Miami Heat
As the Heat look to fill at least two of their final three roster spots, Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk focus on two possible adds -- Klay Thompson (whom Ethan has signaled for a while, pending a buyout) and DeMar DeRozan, who is a free agent. Sponsors: • QUINCE.com (use code ONTHEFLOOR for free shipping) • PrizePicks.com (use code HMA, play your first $5 & get $150 in lineups if you win) https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here! • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawk Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans. https://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking) crew and hang out with other Heat fans. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
July 25 · 35 min
The Miami Heat thought they had LeBron (and more backstory)
With some time to report and reflect, Ethan Skolnick gives more background on LeBron James choosing not to go to the Miami Heat -- and go to Philadelphia instead. Also, will the Heat act quickly now... or wait to add to the roster? Greg Sylvander joins. Sponsors: • QUINCE.com (use code ONTHEFLOOR for free shipping) • PrizePicks.com (use code HMA, play your first $5 & get $150 in lineups if you win) Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here! • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawk Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans. https://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking) crew and hang out with other Heat fans. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
July 25 · 23 min
Which players do the Heat target after LeBron's decision?
After LeBron James chose the 76ers, Miami has roster spots to fill. Will it be DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine, Klay Thompson or someone else. Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo assess the options. Sponsors: • QUINCE.com (use code ONTHEFLOOR for free shipping) • PrizePicks.com (use code HMA, play your first $5 & get $150 in lineups if you win) Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here! • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawk Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans. https://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
July 24 · 28 min
LeBron James chooses Philadelphia over Miami, Cleveland
Well, it's over. At last. LeBron James will NOT be re-joining the Miami Heat. Instead he will be a Philadelphia 76er. Ethan Skolnick is joined by Philadelphia resident Sean Rochester to get into why, and what now. Sponsors: • QUINCE.com (use code ONTHEFLOOR for free shipping) • PrizePicks.com (use code HMA, play your first $5 & get $150 in lineups if you win) Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here! • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawk Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans. https://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
July 24 · 31 min
Miami Heat: Talking Two-Ways
The Heat fan focus has justifiably been at the top of the roster this summer with the acquisition of Giannis and the pursuit of LeBron. However, an overlooked battle heading into next season will be for the hotly contested final two way contract spot. Greg Sylvander & Digital Adel discuss all the Heat’s options for their two way contract slots and give our thoughts on what three players should be chosen for these developmental roster spots. Sponsors: • DrinkAG1.com/OnTheFloor • PrizePicks.com (code: HMA) Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here! • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawk Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans. https://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
July 23 · 35 min
What's really taking LeBron James so long?
As the wait continues, more reporters are speculating about why LeBron James hasn't announced a team yet. Is he doing this out of spite toward Adam Silver and NBA owners? Is this about wanting to play with Kyrie Irving or Anthony Davis? Or something else. Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo dig into the guesswork. Sponsors: • DrinkAG1.com/OnTheFloor • PrizePicks.com (code: HMA) Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here! • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawk Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans. https://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
July 22 · 33 min
The Giannis Effect: Impact on Bam Adebayo
In the first of a series of podcasts, Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk look at how the addition of Giannis Antetokounmpo will change what Bam Adebayo does on offense and defense. Sponsors: • DrinkAG1.com/OnTheFloor • PrizePicks.com (code: HMA) Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here! • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawk Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans. https://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
July 21 · 35 min
Miami Heat: Addressing Riley's comments
Greg and Alex go over Pat Riley's comments during his interview with Dan LeBatard and discuss something of the happenings around the league and how they might affect the Heat. Sponsors: • DrinkAG1.com/OnTheFloor • PrizePicks.com (code: HMA) Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here! • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawk Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans. https://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
July 20 · 27 min
Do the Miami Heat have enough without LeBron?
As we still await a decision from LeBron James, Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk get into the roster as it is -- and the holes that some media members have poked. Are they worrisome? Sponsors: • DrinkAG1.com/OnTheFloor • PrizePicks.com (code: HMA) Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here! • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawk Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans. https://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
July 18 · 37 min
Where the LeBron James saga stands, as Heat surge in the odds
All of a sudden, the national media and the prediction markets are telling you that the Miami Heat make sense for LeBron James for the 2026-27 season. So will it happen? Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo assess where it all stands. Sponsors: • DrinkAG1.com/OnTheFloor • PrizePicks.com (code: HMA) Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here! • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawk Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans. https://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
July 17 · 29 min
Why the Miami Heat may land the LeBron James "plane"
At the press conference introducing Giannis Antetokounmpo, Heat president Pat Riley mentioned that the Heat might be able to land another plane. Everyone knows who is on that one. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander outline the reasons why only one place really makes sense for The King to finish his career. Sponsors: • DrinkAG1.com/OnTheFloor • PrizePicks.com (code: HMA) Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here! • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawk Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans. https://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
July 16 · 21 min
Five takeaways from the Giannis/Riley/Spo/Portis presser
Brady and Alex go over five different takeaways from the Heat's big day, featuring Giannis Antetokounmpo, Pat Riley, Erik Spoelstra and Bobby Portis. Sponsors: • PrizePicks.com (code: HMA) Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here! • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawk Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans. https://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
July 16 · 29 min
What to expect from Giannis Antetokounmpo at his Miami Heat introduction
The big day is finally here: Giannis will be introduced at Kaseya Center as a member of the Miami Heat. The Heat have held many big press conferences before, and they tend to set the tone for an era. What will Giannis be asked? What will he say? Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander set the table. Sponsors: • DrinkAG1.com/OnTheFloor • PrizePicks.com (code: HMA) Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here! • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawk Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans. https://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
July 15 · 40 min
Is Klay Thompson a good fit for the Miami Heat?
Greg and Alex go over the recent reports regarding the Heat's interest in Klay Thompson, how it would work and how he would fit with the team. Also: some more LeBron talk in the second half of the show. Sponsors: • DrinkAG1.com/OnTheFloor • PrizePicks.com (code: HMA) Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here! • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawk Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans. https://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

How the Miami Heat match up with the Jaylen-less Celtics

Miami Heat: The Giannis Impact on Transition

How the Miami Heat match up with 2 teams that dominated them

How the Miami Heat match up with the champion Knicks

How the Miami Heat match up with LeBron's 76ers

Miami Heat: Zach LaVine discussion, free agent possibilities

The Klay Thompson & DeMar DeRozan fits for Miami Heat

The Miami Heat thought they had LeBron (and more backstory)

Which players do the Heat target after LeBron's decision?

LeBron James chooses Philadelphia over Miami, Cleveland

Miami Heat: Talking Two-Ways

What's really taking LeBron James so long?

The Giannis Effect: Impact on Bam Adebayo

Miami Heat: Addressing Riley's comments

Do the Miami Heat have enough without LeBron?

Where the LeBron James saga stands, as Heat surge in the odds

Why the Miami Heat may land the LeBron James "plane"

Five takeaways from the Giannis/Riley/Spo/Portis presser

What to expect from Giannis Antetokounmpo at his Miami Heat introduction

Is Klay Thompson a good fit for the Miami Heat?