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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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Jul 22, 2019
Jul 22, 2019
42 min
With rumors still circulating about the Miami Heat's pursuit of Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal, Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney discuss whether Beal is a true superstar at this point, and thus worth gutting the Heat roster.
And what about John Wall? Can the Heat salvage his career if he comes with Beal?
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Jul 19, 2019
Jul 19, 2019
15 min
In the third installment of the Jimmy Chronicles, @EthanJSkolnick speaks with Sean Highkin of Bleacher Report about Butler's emergence with the Bulls. They also discuss Hassan Whiteside's fit with the Portland Trail Blazers, the team Highkin now covers.
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Jul 17, 2019
Jul 17, 2019
41 min
In the latest Five On the Floor, @EthanJSkolnick and @Alf954 bounce around on Miami Heat topics...
1. Is Dion Waiters really in shape? And what does that mean?
2. The Dan Dakich/Erik Spoelstra silliness
3. What are possible lineups and how good is this team if no more moves are made?
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Jul 15, 2019
Jul 15, 2019
20 min
In the latest edition of The Jimmy Chronicles, Ethan J. Skolnick speaks with long-time Chicago Bulls beat writer KC Johnson about the rise of new Heat swingman Jimmy Butler with the Chicago Bulls... and about his relationships with Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah, the media, the fans and more.
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Jul 13, 2019
Jul 13, 2019
38 min
It's a Light Skinned Opinions takeover of Five on the Floor!
With Ethan J. Skolnick traveling back from NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, Alphonse Sidney and his LSO co-host Chris Mattox compare Russ Westbrook to a Gucci belt and a used boat. Check out FiveReasonsSports.com
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Jul 12, 2019
Jul 12, 2019
24 min
While at Las Vegas Summer League, Ethan J. Skolnick spoke with three of the Miami Heat's interesting young prospects -- Duncan Robinson, Yante Maten and Kendrick Nunn.
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Jul 10, 2019
Jul 10, 2019
17 min
The latest episode of Five on the Floor is the first edition of "The Jimmy Chronicles," Ethan J. Skolnick speaks with Jon of The Athletic in Minnesota, for the real story about Jimmy Butler and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Look for more in this series soon.
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Jul 8, 2019
Jul 8, 2019
47 min
The interest is real, and so is the debate on the latest episode of Five on the Floor.
Ethan J. Skolnick (out at Las Vegas Summer League) and Alphonse Sidney argue about the merits of the Miami Heat trading for Russell Westbrook, who is being made available by the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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Jul 6, 2019
Jul 6, 2019
37 min
Continuing a series of podcasts from Las Vegas NBA Summer League, Ethan J. Skolnick corrals cap guru Evan Cohen of Sirius NBA Radio, Mad Dog Radio and ESPN West Palm to talk about the possibility of grabbing Russell Westbrook or Bradley Beal and John Wall. Forty minutes of nonstop scenarios and opinions.
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Jul 5, 2019
Jul 5, 2019
21 min
After watching the Miami Heat destroy a Chinese team in Las Vegas, Ethan J. Skolnick is joined by Nekias Duncan of Miami Heat Beat. They talk about Tyler Herro, Duncan Robinson, Kendrick Nunn and the rest of the Heat's young players; about the fit of Jimmy Butler; and about the likely starting lineup if no other major moves are made.
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Jul 4, 2019
Jul 4, 2019
39 min
On the July 4th holiday, and before Ethan J. Skolnick heads to Las Vegas for NBA Summer League, Ethan and Alphonse Sidney update on the latest news.
Where should Kawhi Leonard go? Should the Heat still trade Goran Dragic? And would you make a play for Bradley Beal, even if it means taking John Wall?
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Jul 1, 2019
Jul 1, 2019
44 min
It's official! The Miami Heat have acquired Jimmy Butler, and all it cost them was Josh Richardson, Hassan Whiteside and a first round pick. Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney discuss the deals that changed the roster... and what might be next. LaMarcus Aldridge? Kevin Love? Bradley Beal? And we say goodbye to Richardson and Whiteside.
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Jun 30, 2019
Jun 30, 2019
27 min
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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Jun 27, 2019
Jun 27, 2019
32 min
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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Jun 24, 2019
Jun 24, 2019
33 min
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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