Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

Marlins OF Monte Harrison Live From Spring Training

5R170- Ethan and Chris made the trip up to Jupiter to take in a day of Marlins Spring Training. While they were there, they caught up with Monte Harrison, one of the top prospects in the Marlins system who came in the Christian Yelich trade. We talk to him about growing up as a dual-sport athlete and picking baseball, playing for a team run by Derek Jeter, being traded for a league MVP, and much more. 

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How Did the Miami Heat Get This Bad?

5R169- Ethan and Chris wonder how on earth the Miami Heat have fallen to tenth in the Eastern Conference after back to back losses to Philly and Detroit out of the All Star Break. Then we discuss how this ends for Dwyane Wade and if he should start. We close by breaking down Pat Riley's interview with ESPN's Dan Le Batard for his new show and how his career with Miami will end.

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Michael Lee on Wade, LeBron, Top 4 In The East, KD

5R168- Ethan and Chris are joined by Michael Lee of The Athletic, check out his great Dwyane Wade piece here, to look ahead to the final stretch of the NBA Regular Season. We discuss the last games of Dwyane Wade, which top 4 eastern conference team has the most to lose, LeBron's struggle to make the playoffs, and much more.

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What Does Dolphins Tanking Look Like?

5R167- Ethan and Chris ask the tough questions about what the Miami Dolphins winning by losing and losing by winning might look like in 2019. Who do they start at Quarterback? Would they or should they sign or trade for Antonio Brown and Le'Veon Bell? Should they extend Laremy Tunsil and Xavien Howard? And is the race to the bottom the race to the very bottom?

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Live From All-Star: Miami Heat, 5 Things To See

5R166- Ethan is in Charlotte with Nekias Duncan (@NekiasNBA0 and Greg Sylvander (@Lefty_Leif) from Miami Heat Beat. They break down the 5 biggest storylines entering the final 26 games of the season. They don't agree o the last one. 

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Live From All-Star Weekend: Ethan, Nekias Duncan, and Leif

5R165- Ethan made the trip up to NBA All Star Weekend in Charlotte and is joined by Nekias Duncan and Leif from Miami Heat Beat to discuss everything going on. They get into Dwyane Wade's legacy as he gets into his last ASG, assess the Miami Heat at the break, and the top NBA storylines entering the final stretch of the season.

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"You're Doing A F***ing Canes Podcast?" with Zach Krantz

5R164- Ethan and Chris are joined by Zach Krantz of The Joe Rose Show on WQAM to break down what's happened with UM since Manny Diaz was hired. We look at how much things have changed, the transfer portal, and of course, the Australian punter. Plus, a word from Zach on his alma mater UF. Then, the incredible story of his son Matt, who was born 4 months premature.

Thanks to our sponsor Doral Toyota.

We cursed a fair bit, so listener discretion is advised.

The Teardown Is Complete: Marlins Spring Training Preview

5R163- Ethan and Chris are joined by Andre Fernandez, who covers the Miami Marlins for The Athletic, to look ahead to the Miami Marlins starting Spring Training. We discuss the fallout from the JT Realmuto trade, whether the Marlins' "process" will work, and players and prospects to keep an eye on this season.

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SPOTLIGHT: Mindin' Our Business (Episode 2)

In a recurring Five Reasons Sports Network spotlight, Dr. Windy Dees and Jax (Jason Jackson) kick off with a in-depth discussion focusing on Super Bowl 53’s focusing television commercials and the economic impact in Atlanta. They also discuss the international possibilities of the NBA on the heels of the London game, new data on the benches in the NHL, and MLB’s new deal with Nike.

NBA Trade Deadline Reaction: Miami Heat & League

5R162- Ethan and Chris break down all the latest in the NBA as the trade deadline passes. We break down the Heat's lone trade, the Pelicans holding on to Anthony Davis, the Raptors, Sixers, and Bucks all swinging big deals, and where the league stands now that all the business is done.

Thanks to our sponsors Doral Toyota and Berlitz Broward.

State Of The Heat + Trade Deadline Preview

5R161- Ethan and Chris present their State of the Heat following another inconsistent period that ended with them beating Portland on the road on Tuesday night. We also get into trades the Heat can make at the deadline and what direction they can go with the team.

(Note: We taped this prior to the Heat's trade Wednesday, which we sort of predicted. The rest of the pod still applies.)

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Miami Dolphins Introduce Brian Flores -- Reaction from Scene

5R160- Ethan and Chris were at the Miami Dolphins facility in Davie today to take in and react to new Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores' introduction. We react to what he said, what he brings to the table, and what direction the Dolphins organization is choosing to go in.

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