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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. 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!…

  2. 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…

  3. 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…

  4. 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…

  5. 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.…

  6. 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…

  7. Exploring the Kyrie Irving option for the Heat... and other teams

    · 34 min

    For now, Kyrie Irving appears content in Dallas, as the Mavericks rebuild. But there's talk that the Mavericks could work with him to move him elsewhere if he wants. Should the Heat look at him seriously before the…

  8. Ranking the national media issues with the Miami Heat

    · 36 min

    They're back at it. And some of the criticisms are out there. But which are valid? Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk go through the national media's shots at the new-look Heat. Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with…

  9. Identifying the Miami Heat's floor

    · 35 min

    As some outlets -- including The Ringer -- have the Heat in play-in territory again, Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo try to identify the team's floor. What's the worst it could be, if Giannis is reasonably healthy?…

  10. The Miami Heat's 5 Most Interesting Training Camp Battles

    · 35 min

    We are one week away from Miami Heat training camp. And while the roster is fairly set, there should be some competition for roles. Ethan Skolnick brings on Brady Hawk to give his top five. Sponsors: • Sign up for…

  11. How the Miami Heat offseason set up the future

    · 36 min

    Most fans seem to be aligned: the Miami Heat had their best offseason in years. The good news is that it can get better going forward. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander outline the reasons why. Sponsors: • Sign up…

  12. The significance of the Pelle Larsson extension

    · 33 min

    Pelle Larsson is getting an extension of 4 years (4th a player option) for roughly $60 million. What does it mean for him -- and other Heat players? It's surprisingly good news for a couple. Ethan and Alex discuss.…

  13. The Heat have the 14th best future in the NBA?

    · 36 min

    ESPN has ranked all 30 NBA teams in multiple categories, to determine which team has the best three-season future. And some of the choices are... interesting. Ethan Skolnick and Digital Adel discuss the Heat's ranking.…

  14. Davion Mitchell's possible breakout, and what it would mean

    · 27 min

    The Miami Heat know who their point guard will be this season -- Davion Mitchell, who has been assuming more of a leadership role this summer. Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo get into what Mitchell needs to do to be a…

  15. Does John Konchar make sense for the Heat?

    · 17 min

    After the Miami Herald reports that the Miami Heat have reached out to John Konchar to possibly enter training camp composition, Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk examine Konchar's possible fit -- and who might be pushed…

  16. Who are the top 20 players in the East?

    · 23 min

    We know the Heat have one of them, and likely two. But how many others? And which East rivals should enter the season with those spots? Ethan and Greg provide their list. Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code…

  17. The Miami Heat vibes are high

    · 27 min

    Team-bonding events, already? Ethan and Greg speak on the significance, or lack of, of this relatively new Miami Heat group spending time together -- on the court, on boats and at dinner -- before training camp even…

  18. Which Heat player gets surprising playing time?

    · 25 min

    Simone Fontecchio. Myron Gardner. Ryan Conwell. Or someone else? Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk go through the second half of the roster, to predict who gets in Erik Spoelstra's gameplan first, and last? Sponsors: •…

  19. Miami Heat: Who has the best shot at an award?

    · 26 min

    Erik Spoelstra. Giannis. Bam. And there are others. Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk rank the Heat's award contenders for the 2026-27 season. Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if…

  20. How the Miami Heat's lineup stacks up in the East

    · 34 min

    There aren't a lot of soft spots in starting lineups in the East, but Miami feels it can compete. Ethan and Alex go through the top 10; where do the Heat rank at their potential peak? Sponsors: • Sign up for…

  21. Miami Heat Lifers ep 5: with JJ Miranda

    · 27 min

    Greg Sylvander finishes the first series of Lifer episodes, as he is joined by Heat Lifer JJ Miranda. JJ has been a Heat fan since day 1 and has several special memories including the first time the Heat beat Micael…

  22. Can the Miami Heat roll with their backup guards?

    · 26 min

    Gabe Vincent is still available -- but it appears the Miami Heat want to see what their young point guards can do before bringing anyone in. Ethan Skolnick and Digital Adel discuss whether Tre Donaldson and Ryan…

  23. Miami Heat Lifers Ep 4: Royal Shepherd Joins

    · 34 min

    Greg Sylvander is back with another edition of Lifers, this time with none other than Royal Shepherd. Royal is a friend of the program and passionate Heat fan, who has earned the right to say what he wants about the…

  24. Miami Heat: Lifers Ep 3: Lane Mitnick

    · 23 min

    Greg Sylvander is back with episode three of the Lifers series on Five on the Floor. The series highlights the biggest Heat fans we could find, detailing each origin story and what has helped them stay connected to the…

  25. Previewing the Miami Heat's offense with Couper Moorhead

    · 52 min

    Brady Hawk and Alex Toledo are joined by Heat.com's Couper Moorhead to try and get an idea for what the Heat's offense might look like this season. How many sets and what type of sets will they run? How do they create…

  26. The NBA cracks down on Clippers -- how are Heat impacted?

    · 18 min

    Five first round picks! That's what the Los Angeles Clippers will lose as a result of the NBA's Kawhi Leonard investigation. But Leonard is still moving into Miami's conference. Ethan Skolnick and Digital Adel discuss…

  27. The next act for Andrew Wiggins

    · 34 min

    Very few players have done what Andrew Wiggins -- transform from highly-touted top pick to top-level role player. But that's been the Wiggins path. Ethan and Alex look for others who have done the same, and project…

  28. How the Miami Heat maximize Giannis

    · 30 min

    With less than a month until training camp, Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk break down how the Heat can make the most of what Giannis Antetokounmpo offers. Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150…

  29. Miami Heat Lifers Ep 2: Winning or Misery with Hot Take Harry

    · 37 min

    Greg Sylvander is back with episode two of the Lifers series on Five on the Floor. The series highlights the biggest Heat fans we could find, detailing each origin story and what has kept them around. Harrison Cytryn…

  30. Miami Heat Lifers Ep 1: Jowall Prieto

    · 27 min

    As we prepare for another season of Heat basketball, Greg Sylvander kicks off a new series on Five on the Floor titled Lifers. The series highlights some of the biggest Heat fans we could find, detailing each origin…

  31. How we feel about the Heat's two-man combos

    · 24 min

    As the Miami Heat roster has filled out, there are some interesting duos emerging. Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss which they love, like or would avoid. Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get…

  32. Where Nikola Jovic fits for the Miami Heat now

    · 24 min

    With the roster reshaped, does it give Niko Jovic a better chance to have a bounce back season? And how much will the Heat need it? Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk host. Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA…

  33. Why the Miami Heat signed Nick Richards

    · 28 min

    The Heat made a couple of moves Thursday that weren't all that surprising -- signing veteran big Nick Richards to a non-guaranteed contract to fill the 14th spot (for now) and also bringing back coach favorite Keshad…

  34. How the Miami Heat bounced back, from Jimmy losing his joy, to relevance

    · 36 min

    It's been 18 months since Jimmy Butler, frustrated about not getting a contract extension, lost his joy and wanted out of Miami. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander examine everything that's happened since that forced…

  35. The role for Pelle Larsson on the new Miami Heat

    · 24 min

    While the Miami Heat dealt four players for Giannis, they managed to keep a core role player out of the deal. Now, could they get even more from Pelle Larsson? Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk think another jump is…

  36. Klay Thompson pledges a redemption season

    · 36 min

    Biscayne Klay was introduced Tuesday, as Klay Thompson spoke to the media in Miami for the first time, alongside Erik Spoelstra. Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss the presser, and how Thompson sees his fit.…

  37. Who starts, Klay Thompson or Tim Hardaway Jr.?

    · 28 min

    Now that the Miami Heat have their veteran shooters, Brady Hawk joins Ethan Skolnick to project which one starts over the other, and why. Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if…

  38. The win ceiling for this Miami Heat team

    · 35 min

    When the Heat built around superstars in 2004 and 2011, they won 59 and 58 games, respectively. Is this team positioned to do the same? Or is the East too loaded now? Ethan Skolnick and Eternal Bast project. Sponsors:…

  39. Where this Heat group could rank among shooting teams

    · 32 min

    Now that the Heat added Klay Thompson, most are saying they have enough shooting, even though they might have already. But here's where this collection of shooters could place in Heat history, if all goes right. Ethan…

  40. Why Klay Thompson fits in Miami

    · 22 min

    It's always seemed possible that Klay Thompson would land in Miami... due to his affinity to the city and his ties to the nearby Bahamas. Timothy Bain joins Ethan Skolnick to give Klay's backstory. Sponsors: • Sign…

  41. It's Klay Day: The Heat get the shooter from Dallas

    · 25 min

    We told you to expect it at some point, and Friday was the day. The Heat will be signing Klay Thompson after he clears waivers following a Dallas buyout. This puts a capper on the offseason, for the most part. Ethan…

  42. Miami Heat: Which East team will disappoint?

    · 39 min

    There's always one... or two. Which of the East's top 10 projected teams has the most bust potential? Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander go through the list of teams that will most likely be in the Heat's way.…

  43. Nick Richards? James Wiseman? Will Heat add one more big?

    · 34 min

    Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo talk about the possibility of Miami filling out the roster with one of the centers who has been hanging around the team of late. Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get…

  44. An early look at the Miami Heat's new closing lineup

    · 22 min

    Will the starters finish for the Heat this season? We know Bam and Giannis will. But what about the others? Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk take an early look at the options to close out games. Sponsors: • Sign up for…

  45. How would the Heat survive injuries to Bam, Giannis, others?

    · 32 min

    It's a fact of NBA life that players get hurt. The Heat certainly know this. Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo go down the list of current Heat players, and how Miami would compensate for the loss of each for an extended…

  46. The fan who went to Greece... to honor Giannis

    · 25 min

    If you follow the Twitter account @MiamiClutchPE, you know that fan is passionate about the Miami Heat. He joins Ethan Skolnick to tell the story of keeping his promise to visit Greece, after the Miami Heat traded for…

  47. Where does Giannis rank in NBA, when healthy?

    · 35 min

    Giannis. Jokic. Wemby. Luka. SGA. Where is Giannis now, nearing age 32, in the pecking order of NBA elite? Ethan Skolnick and Eternal Bast host. Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in…

  48. Which young players stick for the Miami Heat?

    · 26 min

    It's looking increasingly likely that the Heat will allow young players to compete for at least the 14th roster spot -- in addition to the open two-way slot. Ethan Skolnick and Digital Adel handicap the competition.…

  49. Giannis promises to dominate, as the Heat enter season with edge

    · 28 min

    The Heat haven't been feared in a while, but maybe that changes some this season. Giannis Antetokounmpo's comments and the personalities of several players suggest that Miami will have more edge than in recent seasons.…

  50. Breaking down the Miami Heat's 2026-27 schedule

    · 27 min

    We know the full slate of games now -- and the Miami Heat will be on national television 25 times. Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk give their first impressions of Miami's 82-game schedule. Sponsors: • Sign up for…

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