Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

Jimmy Butler meets with the Heat

On the Sunday that free agency opens, Ethan Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney make their pitches to Jimmy Butler for the Miami Heat. Should they sign it? What will it take to get him?

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The Miami Heat roster as free agency starts

In this episode of "5 On the Floor" with Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney, the hosts look at the Miami Heat's core returning players as NBA free agency opens, and what the future holds for all of them. What's their upside? What's the chance of each sticking around? And how do roles adjust if players are added?

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Jimmy Butler to the Heat still make sense?

The Jimmy Butler rumors are back. He wanted to be with the Heat during the season. Now is there still a chance? As they transition the Five Reasons flagship podcast to Five On the Floor (Miami Heat/NBA), Ethan Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney discuss how it can happen, and whether it makes sense.

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Spotlight: Mindin Our Business w/ Jax & Windy (Ep 7)

It's episode 7 already! Jason Jackson (@TheJaxShow) and Windy Dees (@GetDeesTweets) are back with the latest in sports business.

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Bonus Pod: Pat Riley post-draft press conference

At roughly 1 a.m. at American Airlines Arena, Ethan Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney review the Pat Riley press conference following the 2019 NBA Draft. No production on this one. Just as much as they could remember. 

Check out the night's earlier podcast on Miami Heat first round pick Tyler Herro. 

Heat draft Tyler Herro: Quick Reaction from Arena

Ethan Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney, on scene at American Airlines Arena, react to the Miami Heat's selection of Tyler Herro at No. 13 in the NBA Draft.

Why are many fans unhappy? How much do race stereotypes play into it? What do the scouting services say? And how will Herro fit with the Heat? 

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The NBA, Heat Roster and Potential Picks at No. 13 w/ Alf

88R211- Ethan is joined by Alphonse Sydney (@alf954) of Miami Heat Beat. The guys discuss the landscape of the NBA and what value does the current Heat roster have? Ethan and Alf discuss the roster construction of the Toronto Raptors and try to assess if the Heat has a piece or player that can bring back a superstar like Kawhi Leonard. With Golden State injured and Kawhi Leonard possibly on the way out, who in the Eastern conference can make the NBA Finals? Alf explains the state of the league and how the Heat can benefit. The Heat has guys on great deals with two-year deals that will make them moveable. Towards the end of the pod, Ethan and Alf potential players that the Heat should target and have high upside. 

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Miami Heat Philosophy and Direction w/ Alf

87R210- Ethan is joined by Alphonse Sydney (@alf954) of Miami Heat Beat. The guys discuss Miami Heat's philosophy and direction for building a successful team. Ethan explains his views on what the Heat should do at pick 13 in next week's draft. While the Alf thinks the Heat have a bunch of solid NBA plays, but they need to start drafting/ acquiring players with high upside. The guy's breakdown the roster, where the rookie could fit in and what they have in Bam Adebayo. 

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Miami Sports Optimism with Luis Zabala

86R209- Ethan is joined by Luis Zabala (@thewiwitos) of CBS4 Sports. The guys discuss the reasons for optimism for all major South Florida sports teams. For the Marlins, the direction of the Front Office. The Florida Panthers coaching staff will not be afraid to put the players in their place when needed. A reason for optimism for the Miami Dolphins, regardless of the outcome, is the quarterback and draft picks. Finishing, the Miami Heat have competence and culture on their side. But in 2-3 years, which South Florida team will be successful?

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Dolphins Minicamp & Veterans with Alfredo Arteaga

85R209- Ethan is joined by Alfredo Arteaga (@uptownreport) of Three Yards Per Carry. Reshad Jones shows up at Dolphins minicamp which creates the discussion on ten veterans and what to expect. The guys dive into players on both sides of the ball, specifically Reshad Jones, Bobby McCain, Kenny Stills, and Kenyan Drake. 

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Davon Godchaux on Career, 2019 Dolphins, Coach Flores

85R208- Ethan is joined by Miami Dolphins Defensive Lineman, Davon Godchaux at Dolphins OTA's to give an update on how the Dolphins are transitioning with the new coaching staff. We discuss  Godchaux's community involvement, his fit in the defense and what to expect with the new Dolphins defense.  

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