Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA
Miami Heat and NBA insider podcast hosted by Ethan Skolnick with Alex Toledo, Greg Sylvander and prominent guests. This is the new flagship of the Five Reasons Sports Network.
Episodes
How the Miami Heat offseason set up the future
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 for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN• RealMerchantServices.com (Call Bill at 561-573-6497)Follow Ethan
The significance of the Pelle Larsson extension
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.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• RealMerchantServices.com (Call Bill at
The Heat have the 14th best future in the NBA?
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. 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• RealMerchantServices.com (Call Bil
Davion Mitchell's possible breakout, and what it would mean
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 positive in the starting lineup on a contending team.Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!https://prizepicks.onelink.m
Does John Konchar make sense for the Heat?
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 aside.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• RealMerchantServices.com (Call
Who are the top 20 players in the East?
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 HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN• RealMerchantServices.com (Call Bill at 561-573-6497)Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's
The Miami Heat vibes are high
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 begins.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• RealMerchantServices.com (Call Bil
Which Heat player gets surprising playing time?
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: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN• RealMerchantServices.com (Call Bill at 561-573-6497
Miami Heat: Who has the best shot at an award?
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 your first $5 lineup wins!https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN• RealMerchantServices.com (Call Bill at 561-573-6497)Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrat
How the Miami Heat's lineup stacks up in the East
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 PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN• RealMerchantServices.com (Call Bill at 561-573-6497)Follow Ethan, Alex
Miami Heat Lifers ep 5: with JJ Miranda
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 Jordan’s Chicago Bulls in 1993. While this is the end of the first series of Five on the Floor Lifers, the series will continue in the future. Subscribe to Off The Floor for updates an
Can the Miami Heat roll with their backup guards?
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 Conwell will be ready.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• RealMerchantServices.co
Miami Heat Lifers Ep 4: Royal Shepherd Joins
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 team because he sat through all 82 games of Laphonso Ellis and Vladimir Stepania.Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!h
Miami Heat: Lifers Ep 3: Lane Mitnick
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 team. Lane Mitnick joins this episode, as a lifelong Heat fan who was at the forefront of Heat fans finding spcial media. Greg & Lane discuss early Heat social media coverage an
Previewing the Miami Heat's offense with Couper Moorhead
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 offense with and without Giannis?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
The NBA cracks down on Clippers -- how are Heat impacted?
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 the investigation and the Miami ramifications. Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!https://prizepicks.on
The next act for Andrew Wiggins
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 Wiggins's role with the Heat as he enters the middle-to-last stages of his career.Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineu
How the Miami Heat maximize Giannis
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 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN• RealMerchantServices.com (Call Bill at 561-573-6497)Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sport
Miami Heat Lifers Ep 2: Winning or Misery with Hot Take Harry
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 joins this episode, as a lifelong Heat fan who has been present for many of the biggest HEAT moments, he articulates why he remains committed to holding the organization accountable t
Miami Heat Lifers Ep 1: Jowall Prieto
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 story and what has kept them around. Jowall Prieto is first up, as a tenured Heat fan who has been through the ups and downs since 1996-97.Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code
How we feel about the Heat's two-man combos
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 $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN• DrinkAG1.com (code: ONTHEFLOOR)Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated
Where Nikola Jovic fits for the Miami Heat now
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 and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN• DrinkAG1.com (code: ONTHEFLOOR)Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illu
Why the Miami Heat signed Nick Richards
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 Johnson on a two-way contract. Ethan and Greg evaluate the moves. Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!https://pri
How the Miami Heat bounced back, from Jimmy losing his joy, to relevance
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 trade, including the pieces on the roster that are gone... and those who have arrived.Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5
The role for Pelle Larsson on the new Miami Heat
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 coming.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• DrinkAG1.com (code: ONTHEFLOOR)Follow
Klay Thompson pledges a redemption season
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.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• DrinkAG1.com (code: ONTHEFLOOR)Follow Ethan, A
Who starts, Klay Thompson or Tim Hardaway Jr.?
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 your first $5 lineup wins!https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN• DrinkAG1.com (code: ONTHEFLOOR)• QUINCE.com (code: ONTHEFLOOR)Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Ill
The win ceiling for this Miami Heat team
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: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN• DrinkAG1.com (code: ONTHEFLOOR)• QUINCE.com (code:
Where this Heat group could rank among shooting teams
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 Skolnick and Greg Sylvander host.Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/HMA• Dri
Why Klay Thompson fits in Miami
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 up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/HMA• DrinkAG1.com (code: ONTHEFLOOR)• QUINCE.com (code: ON
It's Klay Day: The Heat get the shooter from Dallas
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 Skolnick and Greg Sylvander sum it all up.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•
Miami Heat: Which East team will disappoint?
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.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• DrinkAG1.com (code: ONTHEFLOOR)• QUIN
Nick Richards? James Wiseman? Will Heat add one more big?
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 $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN• DrinkAG1.com (code: ONTHEFLOOR)• QUINCE.com (code: ONTHEFLOOR)Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's w
An early look at the Miami Heat's new closing lineup
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 PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN• DrinkAG1.com (code: ONTHEFLOOR)• QUINCE.com (code: ONTHEFLOOR)Foll
How would the Heat survive injuries to Bam, Giannis, others?
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 period.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• DrinkAG1.com (code: ONTHEFLO
The fan who went to Greece... to honor Giannis
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 Giannis Antetokounmpo. 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• DrinkAG1.com (co
Where does Giannis rank in NBA, when healthy?
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 lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN• DrinkAG1.com (code: ONTHEFLOOR)Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here!• https://w
Which young players stick for the Miami Heat?
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. 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• DrinkAG1.com (code: ONTHEFLOOR)Follow
Giannis promises to dominate, as the Heat enter season with edge
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. Ethan and Greg host.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• DrinkAG1.c
Breaking down the Miami Heat's 2026-27 schedule
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 PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN• DrinkAG1.com (code: ONTHEFLOOR)Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's
The Heat's challenging NBA Cup slate, Westbrook retires, more
As the NBA schedule continues to leak out, the Heat find out who is in their NBA Cup bracket -- and it's not easy. Plus, Ethan and Greg discuss the Laker sale and Russell Westbrook's retirement announcement.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• DrinkAG1.com (code: ONTHEFLOOR)Follow Etha
Miami Heat get Christmas and Opening Night spotlight
Well, the Miami Heat must matter again. Ethan was wrong; they're getting a Christmas Day game, against the Celtics. They're also facing Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves on opening night. Ethan and Alex dig into the two matchups. 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• DrinkA
The Miami Heat's chances for a Christmas game
After getting Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Miami Heat would seem poised for a return to Christmas Day -- and a lot of time on the national TV slate. But will it actually happen? As the schedule is released starting Tuesday, we will see how the league and TV execs view this team. Ethan and Greg host. Sponsors: • DrinkAG1.com/OnTheFloor• PrizePicks.com (code: HMA)https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRS
Which former Heat player has the best season: Norm, Tyler or someone else?
With 5 members of the Heat rotation now playing elsewhere, Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo look at what they've all said since leaving (via trade or free agency), who will hurt the Heat most in matchups this season, and who has the best future. Sponsors: • DrinkAG1.com/OnTheFloor• PrizePicks.com (code: HMA)https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN (Play $5 and win your first lineup and get $150
The concerns about Miami Heat shot creation
If the Miami Heat don't add a proven scorer such as DeMar DeRozan, will they be able to generate enough offense -- especially when Giannis Antetokounmpo sits? Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk assess what's needed, and where it might come from.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• RealMerch
Why don't the Miami Heat just sign DeMar DeRozan?
The Miami Heat are still holding three roster spots open -- and while we believe one would be for a bought-out Klay Thompson -- they still could sign veteran scorer DeMar DeRozan. Ethan and Alex explore why they haven't yet, and whether they will regret it if DeRozan goes elsewhere.Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!https://pri
Will the Heat miss the playoffs... and play-in?!
Well, this was an interesting take. The Ringer has the Miami Heat, with Giannis Antetokounmpo, finishing 11th in the East, worse than last season. Is this really possible? Ethan and Alex look at the rankings. Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!• RealMerchantServices.com (call 561-573-6497)Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing
Can Giannis match the first Heat seasons of Zo, Shaq, LeBron and Jimmy?
When the Heat get a star-level player, that player tends to excel immediately. Where will Giannis Antetokounmpo's first Heat season rank compared to some other greats? Ethan and Greg project.Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN .... * Play $50 and get $150 if you win your first lineup. • RealMerchantServices.com (call 561-573-6497)Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's
Miami Heat: Ryan Conwell’s path to minutes
Ryan Conwell was a player the Miami Heat targeted in the 2nd round of the NBA draft back in June. They traded up to draft Conwell. Greg Sylvander & Digital Adel discuss Conwell’s strengths and how he may find a way to get into the rotation at some point next season. Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!Follow Ethan, Alex and Brad
Can this Miami Heat build match the speed of others?
As the Heat embark on the Giannis era, Ethan Skolnick and Eternal Bast look back at builds around Alonzo Mourning, LeBron James, Shaquille O'Neal, Jimmy Butler and others -- and assess whether his one will be as successful immediately.Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!• RealMerchantServices.com (call 561-573-6497)Follow Ethan,
The Importance of Davion Mitchell for the Miami Heat
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The Heat's other East matchups (Pacers, Hawks, Cavaliers, Pistons)
We close out our series on how the Miami Heat matches up against the Eastern Conference by profiling four teams that will contend for the playoffs. Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo host.Sponsors: • RealMerchantServices.com (call 561-573-6497)• 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!•
Is Bam Adebayo correct about the Miami Heat's shooting?
As he received the Social Justice Award on Sunday, Miami Heat captain spoke to Brendan Tobin and others about the Miami Heat roster. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander dig into his comments.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 Illustr
The Biggest Remaining Concerns for the Miami Heat
With roster spots left to fill, and two months until training camp, Ethan Skolnick and Eternal Bast go through what still might be worrisome -- starting with what the team would look like if Giannis misses time. 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 wri
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/h
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 t
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/FRSNFollow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illu
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/F
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://pri
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 l
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:
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
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 Illustr
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'
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
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
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/ale
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
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
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/e
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
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
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
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:/
Miami Heat: Summer League takeaways
Brady Hawk is joined by Adel Burton to discuss final takeaways from Miami Heat Summer League, and what to expect in Ryan Conwell’s rookie seasonSponsors: • 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-hawkJoin
What every team can still spend on LeBron James
As the Miami Heat await a decision from LeBron James, Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo go through the financial flexibility that each of the suitors still has -- and how more could be created. 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• ht
A momentous week for the Miami Heat
With Giannis Antetokounmpo being introduced Thursday, and LeBron James still considering Miami, this could be one of the more memorable weeks in recent Miami Heat history. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander set the table. 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.co
Where should LeBron go? Vince Goodwill joins
After a wild week of speculation related to LeBron James' latest decision, Ethan Skolnick is joined by Vince Goodwill of ESPN for his thoughts about where this goes -- as well as plenty of other Heat and Knicks and league matters.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• htt
Former Heat teammates Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro scuffle in Las Vegas
Not the story we were expecting to cover. According to multiple reports, Heat captain Bam Adebayo and current Bucks guard Tyler Herro got in a confrontation in Las Vegas on Friday after some of Herro's apparent DM comments about Adebayo were leaked last week. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander host.Sponsors: • PrizePicks.com (code: HMA!)Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illu
Miami Heat: Audio messages to LeBron; Giannis farewells
Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander evaluating the latest developments, even if not especially dramatic, in the LeBron James situation -- while also discussing an interview Giannis Antetokounmpo gave on his way out of Milwaukee.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
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