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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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Friday Nov 06, 2020
Friday Nov 06, 2020
In the latest episode of #FloorsYours on our YouTube channel, Ethan, Alf and Alex welcome guest Adam Borai (@ClutchNBA5R) to discuss what he's heard about players -- through free agency or trade -- who want to join the Miami Heat.
It's a long list.
Sponsored by PrizePicks.com (five)
Note: These episodes are looser with format and language than the usual podcast episodes.
Thursday Nov 05, 2020
Thursday Nov 05, 2020
With reports that the Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo is interested in a trade/extension scenario with the Miami Heat, and others that Jrue Holiday is being shopped by the Pelicans, Ethan, Alex and Greg discuss how each situation presents an opportunity to the Heat.
They try to answer the core question of whether it's worth it to make a run at Giannis now, rather than waiting until 2021 free agency -- and whether you would include Tyler Herro in a trade for either Giannis or Jrue.
Sponsored by Biscayne Bay Brewing company, LuisPeters.com (State Farm) and MarcBrownPA.com.
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
While awaiting the election results, Ethan Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney debate a big NBA question:
When will fans be back in arenas like American Airlines Arena in Miami, and what will the NBA look like if it's not anytime soon?
Note: This was recorded prior to some news about the NBA's plans on Tuesday.
Sponsored by Manscaped.com (5RSN) and MyBookie.ag (FIVEONTHEFLOOR)
Reposted with edit after 600 downloads.
Monday Nov 02, 2020
Monday Nov 02, 2020
The Sacramento Kings have been hopeless for more than a decade, with other teams stealing the few talented players they've drafted.
Now, starting with Barry Jackson's column and followed by Bam Adebayo's social media activity, there's some buzz about their young, gifted point guard De'Aaron Fox, who is close with Adebayo.
Would the Kings deal him? What would it take? Where's the Heat's line?
Ethan, Greg and Alex discuss.
Sponsored by PrizePicks.com (five) and UBreakWheelFix.com (15% off with code FIVEONTHEFLOOR)
Sunday Nov 01, 2020
Sunday Nov 01, 2020
Pat Riley has been saying for years that he's year to year, but now it seems like, at age 75, he's ready to stay longer.
Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney speak on the reasons and ramifications related to that.
What does it mean for the roster?
What does it mean for those in the front office -- and on the coaching staff -- who may not feel they can move up?
And when does it finally end?
Sponsored by PrizePicks.com (code "five"), Biscayne Bay Brewing and FiveReasonsRealtor.com
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
Another installment of our Pat Riley series:
After his press conference, Ethan, Greg and Alex dug into his comments about the Miami Heat's pending free agents.
What will Riley and Heat offer Goran Dragic to stay? Jae Crowder? Meyers Leonard? Derrick Jones Jr.? Solomon Hill?
Sponsored by:
Biscayne Bay Brewing company
Seltzer Mayberg law firm (OneCallLegal.com)
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
In the second official episode of our reaction series to the Pat Riley press availability, Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo try to answer the question:
Who will Riley see as untouchable among his young core?
They discuss Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, Duncan Robinson, Kendrick Nunn and Derrick Jones Jr.
Sponsored by Manscaped.com (5RSN), SafeCubbies.com and MarcBrownPa.com (mention 5 Reasons for $295 closing fee)
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
In the first of our five official themed Pat Riley press conference episodes, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander evaluate what the Miami Heat president is clearly grappling with:
Treat the Heat like a Finals team and make an offseason strike?
Or preserve the 2021 salary cap space at all costs?
Sponsored by:
OneCallLegal.com
MyBookie.ag (FIVEONTHEFLOOR)
UBreakWheelFix.com
Sunday Oct 25, 2020
Sunday Oct 25, 2020
It was a strange Sunday, as Pat Riley's innocuous comments about the NBA Finals -- in which the Miami Heat president gave great credit to the champion Los Angeles Lakers -- were taken out of context by media outlets big and small on social media to create a fake controversy.
Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander take listeners through the process of how this happens in the modern media age, and explain what Riley really said, and meant.
Our 5-part series on the Riley press conference starts in earnest in our next episode.
Sponsored by:
PrizePicks.com (five)
Biscayne Bay Brewing company
FiveReasonsRealtor.com
Saturday Oct 24, 2020
Saturday Oct 24, 2020
In the latest #FloorsYours on our Five Reasons Sports YouTube channel, Ethan, Alex, Greg and Alf all bring a big to the table, who could help the Miami Heat relatively cheap.
It's the great Baynes vs. Noel debate!
Sponsored by:
Biscayne Bay Brewing Company, PrizePicks.com (five) and Manscaped.com (5RSN)
Some parental discretion advised.
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
With the news that friend of Five on the Floor -- and former Heat coach -- Stan Van Gundy will be the coach in New Orleans, Ethan, Alex and Greg revisit the Jrue Holiday conversation.
Would Van Gundy and David Griffin trade Holiday? What would the Heat offer? And does it matter that Holiday can extend his contract into 2021-22?
Sponsored by:
SafeCubbies.com
Manscaped.com (5RSN code)
Biscayne Bay Brewing company
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
It didn't end in an NBA title but, by most Miami Heat fans, 2019-20 will never be forgotten.
Few seasons in local sports history have had the impact on the community that this one did, even though no one could watch the playoffs in person.
Ethan Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney put the Bubble season in perspective, through the eyes of listeners and Twitter followers, and the response to one @5ReasonsSports tweet: "For many, the Miami Heat were about the only good thing about 2020."
Sponsored by LuisPeters.com, KeystoneChiropractic.com and FiveReasonsRealtor.com
Monday Oct 19, 2020
Monday Oct 19, 2020
You'd think that a former All-Star, who just had one of his best statistical seasons, would be appealing to Miami Heat fans. But many don't think he's a fit, if the San Antonio Spurs decide to move him this offseason.
Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Nekias Duncan (of BasketballNews.com) discuss whether this is a reasonable option in a trade, what it would take, and how he would work with Jimmy Butler and others on the Heat.
Sponsored by:
MarcBrownPa.com ($295 closing fee by mentioning Five Reasons)
OneCallLegal.com (Seltzer Mayberg law firm for personal injury and traffic violations)
SafeCubbies.com
Sunday Oct 18, 2020
Sunday Oct 18, 2020
Miami has an eye on new whales in 2021, but could it bring in an old face sooner?
Josh Richardson didn't love his Philadelphia experience, and the 76ers may be looking to move money. Richardson wasn't ideal as a first option for the Heat, but as a third or fourth or fifth who can defend guards, a real team weakness?
Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Nekias Duncan (BasketballNews.com) discuss the idea from all sides -- and make some other suggestions of defensive guards who could come cheaper.
Sponsored by PrizePicks.com (code "five") and FiveReasonsRealtor.com
Friday Oct 16, 2020
Friday Oct 16, 2020
Ethan, Alf, Alex and Greg take to the YouTube stream and debate some of the potential free agents and trade targets for the Miami Heat, including James Harden (?!) and Christian Wood, who is completely unfamiliar to Alf.
Warning: This episode is a little looser than our usual offerings. Hide the kids.
Sponsored by Manscaped.com (5RSN) and PrizePicks.com (five)