Episodes
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Setting up the Miami Heat's West trip
Five games, five chances to show the turnaround is real. The Heat start in Los Angeles against the Lakers and then the Clippers. How many of these games can they win? Ethan, Greg and Brady went live. Sponsors: • EricRubenstein.com • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if...
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Miami Heat: Alphonse Sidney’s Early Observations
Surprise! Alf954 joins Greg Sylvander/Lefty Leif to discuss their early season observations on all things Miami Heat. Sponsors: • EricRubenstein.com • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN Follow Ethan,...
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Miami Heat: Klay, Giannis, Bam scorch the Pacers
Giannis had a triple-double, Bam scored 27 and Klay Thompson made seven 3-pointers in a rout of undermanned Indiana. Ethan and Adel went live after the win. Sponsors: • InsuranceByLinnette.com • C-ArmAndStaffing.com • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5...
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Does Kyrie Irving still make sense as a Miami Heat target?
As the Miami Heat were getting their first win, ESPN was reporting that the team still has some interest in Kyrie Irving, the Mavericks former All-Star. Would he fix all the Heat's creation issues? Can that be done in-house? And what would it take to get him? Ethan and Alex discuss. Sponsors: •...
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What's most sustainable from the Heat's win over the Hawks?
Greg and Alex go over the positives from the Heat's first win and which of those positives is most repeatable as they go forward. Sponsors: • EricRubenstein.com for all your personal injury needs. • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!...
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Finally! The Miami Heat get a win as Bam, Wiggins break through
Erik Spoelstra made adjustments, Bam Adebayo found his spots and Andrew Wiggins found his game as the Miami Heat won in Atlanta. Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk went live after the victory. Sponsors: • InsuranceByLinnette.com • C-ArmAndStaffing.com • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get…
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Should Miami Heat fans be in the panic room?
As the winless Heat visit Atlanta on Wednesday night, many in the national media are blowing up the team already. Too soon for that kind of alarm? What do the stats say? And how can the Heat fix this? Ethan Skolnick is joined by Amir Motameni of OnSI. Sponsors: • EricRubenstein.com for all your...
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Are the Heat's issues more style or substance?
With the Miami Heat at 0-4, Bam speaking on being a "scapegoat" and only three players in the rotation playing up to expectations, Ethan Skolnick and Bryan Fonseca sift through the wreckage. (With a little winless Knicks talk thrown in). Sponsors: • EricRubenstein.com for all your personal injury...
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Miami Heat start the season 0-4 after loss to Mavericks
Greg and Digital Adel go LIVE after another disappointing loss. Sponsors: • InsuranceByLinnette.com • C-ArmAndStaffing.com • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing…
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What's Really Wrong with the Miami Heat?: Five on the Floor Sunday night
In the latest Sunday night LIVE show on Five Reasons YouTube channel, Ethan, Greg and Brady go through the top 9 players -- and the coaches -- and what can be done differently to rally from an 0-3 Miami Heat start. Sponsors: • Download the WHATNOT app and receive $20 in credit. • Sign up for...
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Any good signs for the Heat in Charlotte?
The Heat are 0-3, so we can't sugarcoat any of it. But were there any green shoots in the fourth quarter comeback against the Hornets, even if it fell short? Ethan Skolnick and Digital Adel search for something. Sponsors: • Go to IM8HEALTH.com/onthefloor for a Free Welcome Kit, five free travel...
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Heat drop to 0-3 as Davion-led comeback falls short
No one expected this start. The Miami Heat fell way behind an undermanned Charlotte Hornets team that had just lost by 47 on its home floor -- and after tying the game late, let it slip away. Giannis fouled out, Tim Hardaway Jr. couldn't guard anyone and lots of other stuff went wrong. Ethan…
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Miami Heat: Embarrassed again, this time by the Pistons
Giannis Antetokounmpo's Miami Heat look to bounce back at home against Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons on Friday night at the Kasaya Center. Greg Sylvander & Digital Adel will recap the action from Game 2 of 82 of the Miami HEAT's regular season on this episode of Five on the Floor....
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Miami Heat: What does history tell us about Opening Night blowouts?
It’s no secret the Miami Heat were very disappointing in the first game of the season, losing handily to the Minnesota Timberwolves 131-106. Greg Sylvander & Sean Rochester review some key home opener blowouts from the past to see if history tells us anything about this team based off the opener....
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Why did the Miami Heat play that defense in the opener?
There's been plenty of talk about how dynamic the Miami Heat defense would be this season, and there it was passive and porous in the opening loss to Minnesota. How much of this was the drop scheme? How much was on the players? And what will we see against Detroit. Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk...
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Giannis debut upstaged by Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves
That went about as poorly as it could have. Giannis scored plenty in his first Miami Heat regular season game.... but the Heat's defense was subpar throughout against Anthony Edwards (45 points) and others, and then the offense collapsed also. Ethan Skolnick and Digital Adel recapped it live (an...
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Expectations for the Giannis Build as the Heat Season Opens
As Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat welcome Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves to being the 2026-27 season, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander take a big picture view as the franchise's latest major build officially begins. Sponsors: • Download the WHATNOT app and receive $20…
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Jorge Sedano on Giannis and the 2026-27 Miami Heat season
He's back, for another season preview. Jorge Sedano of ESPN joins Ethan Skolnick to discuss the Heat's chances to replicate past strong seasons with superstars, the state of the Eastern Conference and more. Sponsors: • Go to IM8HEALTH.com/onthefloor for a Free Welcome Kit, five free travel…
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Are Walter Clayton Jr. or Kevin Porter Jr. options for the Miami Heat?
With several players released by other NBA teams this week, Ethan Skolnick and Digital Adel discuss who might be a fit in Miami -- and who's just a name. Sponsors: • Go to IM8HEALTH.com/onthefloor for a Free Welcome Kit, five free travel sachets, plus ten percent off your order. • Sign up for...
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Eric Reid on the 2026-27 Miami Heat season
Entering his 39th season as the voice of the Miami Heat, Eric Reid joins Ethan Skolnick for a look ahead at what's to come in the Giannis era, while looking back at some prior ones. Sponsors: • Go to IM8HEALTH.com/onthefloor for a Free Welcome Kit, five free travel sachets, plus ten percent off...
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Miami Heat 2026-27 season predictions
It's finally here: the Miami Heat's regular season starts Wednesday. One last time, Ethan, Alex and Brady give their predictions for the team collectively, and the players individually on a live stream on the Five Reasons YouTube channel. Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get...
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How concerning is Klay Thompson's start?
Klay Thompson is a notoriously slow starter, but his misses in preseason (he's 3 from 20 from three) have some people concerned that he's too far past his prime. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander try to put it into context, in relation to Thompson's career and his place on this Miami Heat roster....
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Conwell stands out as Miami Heat wrap up preseason against Magic
Alex Toledo and Brady Hawk go over the Heat's final preseason game against the Orlando Magic. They go over Klay Thompson's shooting struggles, Niko Jovic's encouraging preseason, the different ways Andrew Wiggins has been able to play his game, Davion Mitchell's speed, Bobby Portis and Tim…
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Should the Miami Heat keep Nick Richards?
The veteran big has had some good moments in the preseason. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander evaluate whether it's enough to earn a standard Miami Heat contract. Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!...
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The Most Impressive Aspects of Giannis's Preseason
Better than advertised? Maybe so. Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk speak on Giannis Antetokounmpo's dominance in various areas so far, and where this could lead the Miami Heat. Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!...
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Miami Heat: Giannis dominates in win over Nets
Greg Sylvander and Digital Adel go over another fun, up-tempo preseason win for the Heat. Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated...
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How the Miami Heat will turn defense into offense
The strategy seems clear. Rebound, run. Digital Adel joins Ethan Skolnick to discuss how the Heat will implement it this season. Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN Follow Ethan, Alex and...
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Five Out: How the Miami Heat will play | Five on the Floor
Alex Toledo and Brady Hawk return for another edition of Five Out. We go over what we've seen so far from how the Heat have decided to play, what possibilities remain, fan questions and more. Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!...
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The Miami Heat's 2026-27 floor and ceiling with Matt Moore
Matt Moore (@HPBasketball) has had his battles with Miami Heat fans, but are his views of the team really that different from theirs. Ethan Skolnick welcomes Matt to talk about the variables that could make the Heat great this season... or merely average. Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with...
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What's Left in the Heat Preseason.... and What's to Come? (LIVE)
In a Sunday Night live episode on the Five Reasons YouTube channel, Ethan, Greg and Brady present the 3 things that have been most significant in the MIami Heat preseason so far.... and what they're looking for as the season starts. Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in...
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Miami Heat: Conwell & Jovic show flashes in loss to Wolves
The Miami Heat & Minnesota Timberwolves, who meet on opening Night, October 21st, sat all the starters on both sides in tonight’s preseason matchup at Kaseya Center. Neither team was interested in tipping their hand in tonight’s matchup. Greg Sylvander & Digital Adel recap the action as the Heat...
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What to Watch in the Heat's Preseason Game with Minnesota
While some or many of the regulars may not play tonight, Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk still have a few players to keep an eye on as the Timberwolves visit. Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!…
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Can the Miami Heat keep up this pace?
Sean Rochester thought the Heat might stay with a quicker pace this season. But this fast? Sean joins Ethan Skolnick to discuss how the Heat look so far, and whether they can successfully sustain the speed. Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5...
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Heat play fast again as Giannis stars in home preseason debut
That was a blur. The Miami Heat used their starters in the first half -- and the pace was as quick as in the preseason opener. Ethan and Greg discuss the style and the results for Giannis and the team. Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5…
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Tre Donaldson steals the show at scrimmage
After his crossover went viral, Tre Donaldson is getting plenty of attention. But are there other parts to the former UM guard's game that can make him a factor for the Miami Heat in his rookie season? Ethan and Alex discuss. Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in…
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Miami Heat Free Fantasy Basketball Advice: Draft Giannis
In a different spin than the usual topics on Five on the Floor, the guys hone in on Fantasy Basketball & the relevant players on your Miami Heat. Greg Sylvander & Digital Adel discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo as a automatic top 5 pick in fantasy basketball, then review the remaining Heat players…
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Meet Gale Nelson, Miami Heat's new PA announcer
Long associated with the Miami community and Big Brothers Big Sisters, Gale Nelson is the successor to Mike Baiamonte as the Heat's PA man. He joins Ethan Skolnick to talk about his background and his intention to honor Mike B's legacy with his own spin. Sponsors: • RealMerchantServices.com (Call...
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The Miami Heat might get the best version of Giannis
It's just one preseason game, but you can see the vision. And so it's worth asking: will Erik Spoelstra help unleash Giannis Antetokounmpo even more than Milwaukee ever did? Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your...
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Simone Fontecchio and Nick Richards Media Day Interviews: Veteran Help
Ethan, Alex and Brady are joined by veteran sharpshooter Simone Fontecchio and big man Nick Richards at Miami Heat Media Day, as we complete our series of interviews with 10 Heat players. Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!...
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Smashing preseason debut for Giannis, Heat
We finally saw Giannis Antetokoumpo play for the Heat, in Saturday's preseason first half in Toronto, and it may have been better than advertised. Ethan, Alex, Greg and Brady went live after a very promising Heat performance. Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in…
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Myron Gardner and Tre Donaldson Media Day Interviews: Young Blood
Ethan, Alex and Brady are joined by sophomore forward Myron Gardner and rookie guard Tre Donaldson at Miami Heat Media Day. Catch our other 8 interviews on the podcast feeds. Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!...
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What to Look for in Miami Heat preseason (+ Tim Hardaway Jr. interview)
Now that training camp is over, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander pivot to the first preseason game, Saturday night in Quebec against the Raptors. Who plays? What matters? Plus, a bonus interview from Alex Toledo with Tim Hardaway Jr. Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150…
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Dru Smith + Ryan Conwell Media Day Interviews: Depth at the Point
Ethan, Brady and Alex were joined by defensive menace Dru Smith and rookie sharpshooter Ryan Conwell on Miami Heat Media Day. The interview with Smith was recorded prior to him being sidelined for a couple of weeks with a calf strain -- Ethan apologizes for jinxing that. Sponsors: • Sign up for...
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Is it Ryan Conwell Jr's time... already?
The Miami Heat have their first injury of training camp -- backup point guard Dru Smith will miss a couple of weeks with a calf strain. That likely means more of rookie Ryan Conwell Jr. With the first preseason game on Saturday, Ethan Skolnick and Digital Adel discuss Conwell's opportunity....
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Bobby Portis Jr. Training Camp Interview: Finding his Place in Miami
Ethan Skolnick sat down at Training Camp in Boca Raton with Bobby Portis, Jr., who was acquired from Milwaukee with his friend Giannis Antetokounmpo. Portis Jr., has plenty of his own ambition in the second half of his career. Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in...
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Nikola Jovic Media Day Interview: Redemption Season
Ethan, Brady and Alex are joined by Nikola Jovic on Miami Heat Media Day to go over the fit with Giannis Antetokounmpo, how he can bounce back this season and more. Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!...
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Giannis comments create stir on Day 2 of Miami Heat camp
Giannis Antetokounmpo spoke to the media Wednesday for 14 minutes, but everyone after seemed to be curious about only one sentence. Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk were there, and try to put that comment into context (well, Ethan does; Brady just wants to talk basketball). Sponsors: • Sign up for...
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Pelle Larsson Media Day Interview: Trust Exercise
Ethan, Alex and Brady are joined by third-year Heat swingman Pelle Larsson, fresh off a four-year contract extension, on Media Day to go over his fit with Giannis, his offseason with the Swedish national team, his time with the Heat and more. Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and…
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Giannis, Bam battle on first day of Miami Heat camp
Miami Heat training camp opened at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, and the media got a chance to see the bigs go at it in 1-on-1 drills. Who and what stood out? Ethan and Alex were there, and give their observations. Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in...
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Tim Hardaway Jr. Media Day interview: Legacy and New Heat Life
Ethan, Alex and Brady welcome on Tim Hardaway Jr. as a guest, going over his path to becoming a Miami Heat player, his fit with the new roster and more. Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN...
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