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Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

Five Reasons Sports Network

300 episodes

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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  1. Are the Heat's issues more style or substance?

    · 44 min

    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…

  2. Miami Heat start the season 0-4 after loss to Mavericks

    · 21 min

    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…

  3. What's Really Wrong with the Miami Heat?: Five on the Floor Sunday night

    · 39 min

    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.…

  4. Any good signs for the Heat in Charlotte?

    · 25 min

    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.…

  5. Heat drop to 0-3 as Davion-led comeback falls short

    · 38 min

    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…

  6. Miami Heat: Embarrassed again, this time by the Pistons

    · 28 min

    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…

  7. Miami Heat: What does history tell us about Opening Night blowouts?

    · 21 min

    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…

  8. Why did the Miami Heat play that defense in the opener?

    · 27 min

    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…

  9. Giannis debut upstaged by Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves

    · 28 min

    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…

  10. Expectations for the Giannis Build as the Heat Season Opens

    · 35 min

    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…

  11. Jorge Sedano on Giannis and the 2026-27 Miami Heat season

    · 32 min

    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:…

  12. Are Walter Clayton Jr. or Kevin Porter Jr. options for the Miami Heat?

    · 30 min

    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…

  13. Eric Reid on the 2026-27 Miami Heat season

    · 30 min

    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…

  14. Miami Heat 2026-27 season predictions

    · 1 h 01 min

    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…

  15. How concerning is Klay Thompson's start?

    · 31 min

    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…

  16. Conwell stands out as Miami Heat wrap up preseason against Magic

    · 43 min

    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…

  17. Should the Miami Heat keep Nick Richards?

    · 24 min

    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…

  18. The Most Impressive Aspects of Giannis's Preseason

    · 29 min

    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…

  19. Miami Heat: Giannis dominates in win over Nets

    · 14 min

    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!…

  20. How the Miami Heat will turn defense into offense

    · 21 min

    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…

  21. Five Out: How the Miami Heat will play | Five on the Floor

    · 55 min

    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…

  22. The Miami Heat's 2026-27 floor and ceiling with Matt Moore

    · 43 min

    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…

  23. What's Left in the Heat Preseason.... and What's to Come? (LIVE)

    · 40 min

    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…

  24. Miami Heat: Conwell & Jovic show flashes in loss to Wolves

    · 20 min

    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…

  25. What to Watch in the Heat's Preseason Game with Minnesota

    · 21 min

    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…

  26. Can the Miami Heat keep up this pace?

    · 30 min

    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:…

  27. Heat play fast again as Giannis stars in home preseason debut

    · 29 min

    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: •…

  28. Tre Donaldson steals the show at scrimmage

    · 26 min

    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…

  29. Miami Heat Free Fantasy Basketball Advice: Draft Giannis

    · 29 min

    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…

  30. Meet Gale Nelson, Miami Heat's new PA announcer

    · 22 min

    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…

  31. The Miami Heat might get the best version of Giannis

    · 30 min

    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…

  32. Simone Fontecchio and Nick Richards Media Day Interviews: Veteran Help

    · 22 min

    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…

  33. Smashing preseason debut for Giannis, Heat

    · 32 min

    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…

  34. Myron Gardner and Tre Donaldson Media Day Interviews: Young Blood

    · 20 min

    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…

  35. What to Look for in Miami Heat preseason (+ Tim Hardaway Jr. interview)

    · 34 min

    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…

  36. Dru Smith + Ryan Conwell Media Day Interviews: Depth at the Point

    · 24 min

    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…

  37. Is it Ryan Conwell Jr's time... already?

    · 26 min

    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…

  38. Bobby Portis Jr. Training Camp Interview: Finding his Place in Miami

    · 16 min

    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…

  39. Nikola Jovic Media Day Interview: Redemption Season

    · 11 min

    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…

  40. Giannis comments create stir on Day 2 of Miami Heat camp

    · 31 min

    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…

  41. Pelle Larsson Media Day Interview: Trust Exercise

    · 13 min

    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…

  42. Giannis, Bam battle on first day of Miami Heat camp

    · 30 min

    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…

  43. Tim Hardaway Jr. Media Day interview: Legacy and New Heat Life

    · 19 min

    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…

  44. Davion Mitchell Media Day Interview: Pain Camp and Rage Bait

    · 14 min

    Ethan, Brady and Alex are joined by Miami Heat starting point guard Davion Mitchell to go over his offseason, time spent with the team and what he's looking forward to this season. Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks…

  45. Miami Heat Media Day Wrap-Up

    · 28 min

    Ethan, Brady and Alex go over key takeaways after an eventful Media Day at the Kaseya Center. Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!…

  46. Miami Heat 2026-27 Media Day and Training Camp preview

    · 49 min

    It's finally here. Miami Heat media day is Monday, and training camp opens Tuesday. And whole crew is here: Ethan, Greg, Alex and Brady share what to expect, as everything starts. Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks…

  47. 5 Things That Could Go Wrong for the Miami Heat

    · 41 min

    We've talked a lot about the positive this offseason -- but we know not everything always goes according to plan. Taking a possible Giannis injury out of the equation, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander provide five…

  48. Players the Heat could still possibly poach if needed

    · 29 min

    Teams are trimming their rosters to get under limits, and some still have work to do. Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss D'Angelo Russell and others, and whether anyone would make sense to Miami if some of its…

  49. The 5 Best Offseasons in Miami Heat History

    · 32 min

    As the 2026 offseason officially concludes, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander go back in Heat history to identify the 5 most transformative... and what has to happen for the Giannis-led offseason to rank up there.…

  50. Giannis or Luka? Who would you rather have?

    · 27 min

    Giannis Antetokounmpo was just ranked 5th in the NBA by ESPN entering the 2026-27 season, one spot behind the Lakers' Luka Doncic. Which of the stars is easier to build around? And who will be better the next three…

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