The Miami Heat looked in on Kevin Durant (again) at the trade deadline, and all reports point to the Suns moving Durant this offseason. At the time, the Five on the Floor crew was in favor of trying to land him. But what about now? Is the current team really close enough to warrant a big run at the future Hall-of-Famer? Ethan and Alex discuss. Spon…

With the potential for the Miami Heat holding two first round picks in the upcoming NBA draft, Ethan Skolnick and Digital Adel start an occasional draft series. Would the Heat trade those picks to get into the top six? And what else would it take to get there? Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five) and WCUFL.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server…

The Miami Heat are finding new ways to lose every night it seems. The lowly Charlotte Hornets came into the Kasaya Center and won 105-102 in regulation. This was the 9th game this season where Miami blew a lead of 15+ points and lost. Greg Sylvander & Major Passons regrettably get through a postgame show. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, RealEsta…

No one in the NBA has taken more "clutch" time spots than Tyler Herro. But he's shooting only 28% in those situations. How do the Miami Heat fix their offensive issues down the stretch, with the current roster? Can they? Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five) and AllProConstructionBuilders.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat …

As the Miami Heat struggle to get out of the play-in -- without success -- Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander look at the parallels between the current situation and a previous Heat season and build. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five) and CousinsUSA.com/5RSN Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider i…

The Miami Heat have a fatal flaw. Blown leads. It happened again as the season has become a reoccurring nightmare of blow chances to capture victories. Greg Sylvander & Major Passons recap the action and try to find the things we can take for the future from seeing most of the regular rotation back tonight. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, RealEs…

The Minnesota Timberwolves made more plays down the stretch and ultimately won 106-104 vs the Miami Heat at Kasaya Center. Greg Sylvander & Digital Adel recap the game and discuss the good and bad from tonight’s loss. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, RealEstateShoppeFL.com, C-ArmAndStaffing.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the …

It has been an up and down season for Erik Spoelstra and, with just 21 games left and the Heat essentially locked into the play-in, it seems odd to keep playing Terry Rozier so much instead of trying some of the younger guards. What's really happening here? Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk discuss. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five) and AllProConstructio…

The Miami Heat had one of their "we have enough" games, but too much Terry Rozier and not enough plays down the stretch did them in. Ethan, Alex and Greg analyze another (more understandable) late collapse. Sponsors: C-ArmAndStaffing.com, RealEstateShoppeFL.com and InsuranceByLinnette.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Hea…

Acquired from Toronto at the trade deadline, Davion Mitchell has emerged as a starter and a defensive stalwart in Miami. Mitchell speaks to Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo about his journey, and his need for growth. Sponsors: WCUFL.com, PrizePicks.com (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive inside…

Bam Adebayo set the franchise record with 222 double doubles tonight in the Miami Heat’s 106-90 victory over the Washington Wizards. Naveen Ganglani & Greg Sylvander recap all the action. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, RealEstateShoppeFL.com, C-ArmAndStaffing.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclus…

The Miami Heat let a winnable game slip away on their home floor. The New York Knicks came back from a double digit deficit to beat Miami 116-112 at the Kasaya Center on Sunday evening. Greg Sylvander & Digital Adel break down the action and discuss what went wrong late for Miami. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, RealEstateShoppeFL.com, C-ArmAndS…

Davion Mitchell was considered a tertiary player in the Jimmy Butler trade in February. However, so far he has proven to be a player that Coach Spo trusts and has been a great fit in Miami thus far. Greg Sylvander & Timothy Bain discuss Mitchell’s stint in Miami so far. They also compare his impending restricted free agency to other point guard sig…

Tyler Herro & Duncan Robinson led Miami to a 125-120 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night at the Kaseya Center. Bam Adebayo, Alec Burks and Davion Mitchell, among others all had key contributions. Greg Sylvander & Major Passons recap all the action. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, RealEstateShoppeFL.com, C-ArmAndStaffing.com Join us o…

Greg and Adel recap the Heat following up perhaps their worst shooting performance of the season with their best, with 23 made threes. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, RealEstateShoppeFL.com, C-ArmAndStaffing.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/ins…

Can't move up, and it's hard to move down. Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo examine the sad state of the Eastern Conference, in the context of the Miami Heat's eventual positioning. It appears they're headed for the play-in again. Sponsors: CousinsUSA.com/5RSN and PrizePicks.com (code: FIVE) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most He…

This was nearly historic, as no one on the Miami Heat (other than at times Andrew Wiggins) could shoot straight at all. Ethan, Alex and Brady break down a bad night against the Hawks. Sponsors: C-ArmAndStaffing.com, InsuranceByLinnette.com and RealEstateShoppeFL.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusi…

The Heat are blowing more big leads than just about any other team in the NBA, and just did again in Milwaukee. Why? And what can Erik Spoelstra do to change it? Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo go through the short list of options. Sponsors: All Pro Construction Builders, PrizePicks.com (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most…

A familiar story, as the Miami Heat slipped early in the fourth quarter and ultimately lost in Milwaukee. Tyler Herro had 40 points, but it wasn't enough, and now Niko Jovic (the only player off the bench providing offense) will be out indefinitely with a fracture in his hand. Ethan, Brady and Greg discuss where Erik Spoelstra and the Heat go from …

Bam Adebayo has upped his play significantly in February. What's been the difference? Ethan Skolnick discusses Bam's better work with Eternal Bast, host on Playback.TV/5RSN. Also, Ethan is joined by Javier Iglesias of RealEstateShoppeFL.com with a Sponsor's Corner. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five), EricRubenstein.com and RealEstateShoppeFL.com Join …

It took overtime, but the Heat's new players (especially Andrew WIggins) helped Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo close out the Raptors. Ethan, Alex, Brady and Greg went live on the Five Reasons YouTube channel. Sponsors: C-ArmAndStaffing.com, InsuranceByLinnette.com and RealEstateShoppeFL.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat…

On his birthday, Five on the Floor co-host Greg Sylvander puts down his analyst hat and shares his top five Miami Heat moments as a fan with Ethan Skolnick. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five) and Water Cleanup of Florida Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/…

Andrew Wiggins was the major acquisition in the Jimmy Butler trade. How can the Miami Heat get the most out of him, on offense and defense? Ethan Skolnick discusses with Alex Toledo and Brady Hawk. Sponsors: AllProConstructionBuilders.com and EricRubenstein.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive in…

With one-third of the season left, what's left for the Miami Heat to discover? Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo reveal a list of five developments that they've watching. Sponsors: CousinsUSA.com/5RSN and PrizePicks.com (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/…

The format wasn't ideal, but Tyler Herro appeared to make the most of his first All-Star weekend. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss the new Three-Point champion, what can be gained from this experience and where he goes from here. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five) and AllProConstructionBuilders.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server …

Miami Heat fans got one thing they wanted this season: Bam Adebayo and Kel'el Ware starting up front. The defensive numbers are outstanding. The offense needs work. Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk discuss the ways to improve the lineups with them together. Sponsors: CousinsUSA.com/5RSN and PrizePicks (Code: FIVE) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord …

With the All-Star break here, and the Miami Heat leaning into a youth movement, Ethan Skolnick assess how Pelle Larsson, Ke'lel Ware, Niko Jovic and Jaime Jaquez Jr. are developing -- and what needs to improve. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five), Water Cleanup of Florida Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclu…

The Miami Heat enter the All-Star break three games under .500, and with the NBA's 20th best record. They won't tank. It's not what they do. But should they somewhat, to have the most possible draft capital this offseason? Ethan Skolnick discusses with Alex Donno on the Five Reasons YouTube channel. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five), AllProConstructi…

Alex and Brady go over what went right and then inevitably wrong in this game. We all need the break. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, RealEstateShoppeFL.com, C-ArmAndStaffing.com 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…

The Miami Heat had a strong first half but fell apart again late, scoring just eight points in the fourth quarter and falling to the West-best Thunder. Ethan, Alex, Brady and Greg discussed it live on the Five Reasons YouTube channel. Sponsors: C-ArmAndStaffing.com, RealEstateShoppeFL.com and InsuranceByLinnette.com Join us on our Off The Floor Dis…

As Terry Rozier continues to struggle, what options does Erik Spoelstra have? Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss prior to the Miami Heat's game in Oklahoma City. Sponsors: All Pro Construction Builders, PrizePicks.com (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with upd…

Andrew Wiggins, Davion Mitchell and Kyle Anderson debuted for the Miami Heat in what ultimately was a 103-85 defeat to the World Champion Boston Celtics. Greg Sylvander & Major Passons recap the action, including thoughts on how the new additions looked in their first game in Miami. They also discuss Coach Spoelstra and some of the baffling decisio…

Alex Toledo and Brady Hawk were at the arena for the Miami Heat's introduction of their three new players. What did they say? What will they bring? Ethan Skolnick hosts with Alex and Brady. Sponsors: PrizePicks (FIVE), Water Clean Up of Florida Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information…

The Miami Heat's most valuable asset in their trade of Jimmy Butler may turn out to be Golden State's 2025 draft pick, which they will get if the Warriors are not among the top 10 slots. Ethan Skolnick is joined by Digital Adel and Matt Hanifan to discuss the possible options. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord ser…

Jimmy Butler makes his Golden State Warriors debut on Saturday night. Ethan Skolnick and Eternal Bast predict how he will fit with the team and in the locker room. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five) and EricRubenstein.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats…

Alex & Brady go over what was perhaps the worst loss of the season. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, RealEstateShoppeFL.com, C-ArmAndStaffing.com 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:/…

Now that it's over, how did the Miami Heat do? Ethan, Alex, Brady and Greg went live on the Five Reasons Sports YouTube channel to grade the moves, heading into the final stretch of the season. Sponsors: CousinsMoving.com, PrizePicks.com (five), AllProConstructionBuilders.com, InsuranceByLinnette.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for …

Well, PJ Tucker didn't stick around long. Details are still coming in, as Ethan and Alex record just prior to the trade deadline. But the Miami Heat have added to their return for Jimmy Butler: a defensive-minded guard named Davion Mitchell they have long liked. Sponsors: CousinsUSA.com and PrizePicks.com (five) Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, R…

It's finally happened. After a multi-month saga, the Miami Heat dealt Jimmy Butler -- a star who had taken them to two NBA Finals but soured on the organization -- to the Golden State Warriors. Ethan, Greg, Alex and Brady went live to discuss the trade (which netted Andrew Wiggins, a first round pick, PJ Tucker and for now, Kyle Anderson). With a l…

There were several developments on the day before the NBA trade deadline. Ethan Skolnick follows on his report that the Miami Heat have inquired about Kevin Durant, and he and Greg Sylvander discuss how that might work, and what the Golden State fallback option could look like for dealing Jimmy Butler. Sponsors: All Pro Construction Builders and Co…

The Miami Heat can't seem to string wins together. The bigs played well, but the defense was awful, especially down the stretch. Ethan, Alex, Brady and Greg went live to discuss the loss and what kind of a trade can fix this. Sponsors: C-ArmAndStaffing.com, RealEstateShoppeFL.com and InsuranceByLinnette.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord serv…

Building on a column in the Miami Herald, Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo bring in Brian Goins of Miami Heat Beat to discuss the possibility that, if not traded by Thursday, Jimmy Butler opts into a $52 million salary for the Heat for next season. What are the risks to the Heat, and to Butler? Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five) and CousinsUSA.com Join …

The NBA trade deadline is just two weeks away. Despite massive trades happening around the league, like Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis, disgruntled Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has not been traded yet. Reports indicate that Butler is only willing to play for the Phoenix Suns, making the road for Pat Riley to unload him increasingly difficult. Hosts …

Now that Luka Doncic has been traded, it seems nothing is too ridiculous. What would be the chances that the Miami Heat, trying to trade Jimmy Butler, could forgo going young and add a long-time veteran star target like Kevin Durant or Paul George? Not particularly, but it was fun for Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander to talk about anyway. Sponsors…

Yes, the report was real. Luka Doncic has been traded to the Los Angeles Lakers for a package including Anthony Davis. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss the impact on the Mavericks, Lakers and even the Heat. Could either of the teams get involved in a Jimmy Butler deal now? And what does this mean for 2026 free agency? Sponsors: CousinsUSA.…

Bam Adebayo's resurgence continued with his best statistical outing of the season, and a wing jumper to beat the Spurs. Ethan, Alex and Brady went live to discuss a needed victory, which included better play from Terry Rozier. Sponsors: C-ArmAndStaffing.com, RealEstateShoppeFL.com and InsuranceByLinnette.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord ser…

With less than a week left until the NBA trade deadline, Jimmy Butler is still a member of the Miami Heat. Why, when everyone involved seems to want a separation? Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss the reasons for the holdup. Sponsors: CousinsUSA.com/5RSN and Eric Rubenstein.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat a…

The Miami Heat keep finding the .500 level, winning a couple, losing a couple, settling in a play-in spot or just above. Is there anything that can happen that would propel the Heat into the top four or five in the East? Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk discuss the options on the roster, if no one significant is coming from outside. Sponsors: All Pro …

Tyler Herro didn't speak of it as often this season, but this time he earned it. The coaches named Herro an All-Star guard, allowing the 25-year-old to join a group that includes only Tim Hardaway, Dwyane Wade and Goran Dragic in franchise history. Ethan Skolnick speaks with Naveen Ganglani about the significance of Herro's accomplishment. Sponsors…

The Cleveland Cavaliers proved why they are the number one seed in the Eastern Conference, as they won 126-106 over the Miami Heat, despite missing Darius Garland. Greg Sylvander & Digital Adel recap the action and analyze what went wrong for Miami in a home defeat. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, RealEstateShoppeFL.com, C-ArmAndStaffing.com Joi…