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Ethan Skolnick of 5 Reasons Sports joins me to discuss the Miami Heat upcoming offseason. You can follow Ethan on:Twitter: https://x.com/EthanJSkolnickBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/ethanjskolnick.bsky.socialAnd see him talk regularly about the Heat on the Five on the Floor Podcast.Please subscribe and share if you enjoyed this. You can follow me on:Third Apron: https://thirdapron.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap sheets: www.capsheets.comLinks: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlan
Kate & Jim welcome Ethan Skolnick to discuss the NBA Regular season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Giancarlo Navas and Coach Lu join the Five on the Floor Crew for a crossover episode to talk • Heat-Sixers matchup • What a Jimmy ring would mean • Is Bam Heat Top 5 All-Time • G Rant on why the Heat will beat Philly And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
All Dolphins Publisher Alain Poupart and Columnist Omar Kelly are joined by Five Reasons Sports CEO and longtime South Florida sportswriter Ethan Skolnick for a major announcement, and to get his thoughts on the 2023 Dolphins, Mike McDaniel, and Tua's growth as a QB.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Longtime Miami scribe Ethan Skolnick of Five Reasons Sports guests to discuss the Heat's chances of returning to the NBA Finals. Ethan discusses why he thinks this Heat roster is improved over the one that started the regular season a year ago, what the plan is for Erik Spoelstra's rotation, and whether Jimmy Butler can do it again at age 34.Plus, is the Heat organization doing enough to support Butler's pursuit of a championship?And, of course, we make our predictions for the Heat season. Nets beatman Brian Lewis of the New York Post is our guest to hit on a Nets team that we really haven't seen together yet. How does Ben Simmons look, and how will he be used by this team? What are the expectations for Mikal Bridges after his breakout a year ago? Why wasn't this team good defensively last year despite all their talent, and can they improve for this year? What are the chances of them moving some of their veterans?And, of course, we make our predictions for the Nets season. 4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc'd On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM
Ethan Skolnick of 5 Reasons Sports in Miami joined Chris Fedor and Hayden Grove to offer insight into former Miami Heat forward Max Strus, who joined the Cleveland Cavaliers this offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ethan Skolnick of 5 Reasons Sports joins the show to talk all things Damian Lillard and the likelihood that he ends up in Miami, plus what that would mean for the Heat fresh off their second Eastern Conference Title in the last four seasons. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sage Rosenfels welcomes Five Reasons Sports CEO and NBA writer Ethan Skolnick to talk about his coverage of Sage during his tenure in Miami, how he started his own company, why the Heat have been successful over time, and their playoff run this season. They explore how Jimmy Butler has been able to find his way in the playoffs, the Boston/Miami Eastern Conference Finals series, and they close the show with a LeBron vs. Jordan debate and a Nick Saban story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome, welcome, welcome to our postgame show! Hangover Time is hosted by Alphonse Sidney and he's joined by Franky Garcia, Giancarlo Navas, Brian Goins and Christian Hernandez to discuss: • Live on the Floor w/ Ethan Skolnick of Five on the Floor • Jimmy's hair transformation • Bam's play post ASB • Kyle Back? And more! TICKPICK.COM/HEATBEAT today and use the promo code HEATBEAT to save $10 on your first order of NBA tickets! Join our discord to be able to ask guests questions CLICK FOR THE DISCORD CHAT INVITE https://discord.gg/Ctk9h4SGaB STREAMS ON Twitch.Tv/MiamiHeatBeat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Five on the Floor crew from the Five Reasons Sports Network joins Jeremy on this week's episode of Miami Mic'd Up! Ethan, Brady, Greg, and Alex share the origin story of their podcast and how their Miami Heat coverage started. Then, Jeremy and the crew dive into the Heat's up and down season, Bam Adebayo's continued ascension, Victor Oladipo & Gabe Vincent, potential trades, and more...
Welcome welcome welcome! Giancarlo Navas and Kenny Spence are joined by @EthanJSkolnick (Five on the Floor podcast, Five Reasons Sports) • Dedmon's ejection fallout • Bam's leap • Heat trade rumors • Kyle Lowry's play And more! TICKPICK.COM/HEATBEAT today and use the promo code HEATBEAT to save $10 on your first order of NBA tickets! Join our discord to be able to ask guests questions CLICK FOR THE DISCORD CHAT INVITE https://discord.gg/Ctk9h4SGaB STREAMS ON Twitch.Tv/MiamiHeatBeat BUY OUR NEW MERCH! shop.miamiheatbeat.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ethan Skolnick was a guest on Sedano's New Podcast the "LOCKDOWN" we have a clip and Ethan said some interesting things about LeBron James and the Lakers. Is Anthony Davis too talented to be traded? Also, Rolling Stone put out a list of the TOP Singers of ALL TIME. Plus, we caught Mason in another lie! and it is hilarious. and Jacob Emrani is in studio for another edition of GAME OF GAMES! and SUPER CROSSTALK with SEDANO and KAP! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jorge Sedano is joined by Marc J Spears to discuss who they think are the best teams in the West and if the Lakers fall in that category. Ethan Skolnick then joins the show to breakdown the Lakers - Heat matchup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Finally, some movement in the Kevin Durant standoff in Brooklyn, with a report that Durant wants owner Joe Tsai to choose between him and the Nets' coach and GM (Steve Nash, Sean Marks) -- and Tsai responding with an unusual tweet. Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo assess the implications for the Miami Heat. Sponsored by BettorEdge.com/5Reasons, Prize Picks (five) and TherapistPreferred.com (5RSN).
Playing off a Hoopshype.com ranking of the NBA's shooting guards, Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo assess where Tyler Herro belongs. Sponsored by Prize Picks (five), TherapistPreferred.com (5RSN) and Water Cleanup of Florida.
In the first of an offseason series, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander take cues from their Off the Floor feed, and try to assemble a list of the five most underrated players in Miami Heat history. Some familiar names. And some surprising ones. Sponsored by Prize Picks (five), MarcBrownPa.com and TherapistPreferred.com (5RSN).
Ethan Skolnick comes on the show to breakdown the Heat and if Erin should throw a future on them. Plus he dives into the Dolphins and what we can expect from the University of Miami. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's time for another update, this time from an organizational perspective. Where do the Miami Heat stand in the chase for a megastar such as Kevin Durant? Are they comfortable bringing back the current roster? Would they play differently if they did? And what does it mean for Tyler Herro's status, on the roster and in the starting lineup? Ethan Skolnick brings information, and Greg Sylvander, Brady Hawk and Alex Toledo react. Sponsored by TherapistPreferred.com (5RSN), Prize Picks (five) and Water Cleanup of Florida.
The big news of the day -- Deandre Ayton being retained by the Phoenix Suns -- wouldn't seem to affect the Miami Heat, but it does. Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Brady Hawk discuss the ramifications for the Kevin Durant saga, the Kyrie Irving saga, and peripherally even the Donovan Mitchell saga. And Ethan gives a little good news from the Heat side. Sponsored by BettorEdge.com/5Reasons, Prize Picks (five), Therapist Preferred (5RSN) and MarcBrownPa.com
It's clear at this point: the Miami Heat have stopped their other offseason plans to fully pursue Kevin Durant. Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo discuss Pat Riley's crusade for one last big score, and assess the chances it actually happens. Sponsored by Prize Picks, MarcBrownPa.com, BettorEdge.com/5Reasons and Water Cleanup of Florida.
Sean Rochester was at Las Vegas Summer League for 5RSN, and he joins Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander to discuss Marcus Garrett, Nikola Jovic, Haywood Highsmith, Orlando Robinson and more. Is anyone on the Jimmy Butler timeline? Sponsored by BettorEdge.com/5Reasons, Prize Picks (five) and TherapistPreferred.com (5RSN).
The Miami Heat are in a holding pattern, as they wait for the Kevin Durant and Donovan Mitchell situations to play out in Brooklyn and Utah, respectively. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander evaluate the chances, and the backup plans. Sponsored by TherapistPreferred.com (5RSN) and Prize Picks (five).
We thought the Miami Heat had some surprise targets, and Jalen Brunson qualifies. Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo talk about the Heat's upcoming meeting with the Dallas Mavericks' free agent guard. Also, PJ Tucker's status, the possibility of Kyle Anderson and more. Sponsored by MarcBrownPa.com, PrizePicks (five) and TherapistPreferred.com (5RSN).
Three days before the start of NBA free agency, Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo blitz through some rumors, reports and possibilities -- and put a bow on the Kyrie Irving situation that never went anywhere. Sponsored by Water Cleanup of Florida, TherapistPreferred.com (5RSN) and Prize Picks (five).
(EDITED VERSION) In the latest -- and final -- 2021-22 Miami Heat player reviews, Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo assess the importance of Gabe Vincent and Victor Oladipo, last season and going forward. Also, with news of a possible John Wall buyout, would he be a fit as an insurance guard? Sponsored by Water Cleanup of Florida, PrizePicks.com (five), BettorEdge.com/5Reasons and TherapistPreferred.com (5RSN).
In the latest -- and final -- 2021-22 Miami Heat player reviews, Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo assess the importance of Gabe Vincent and Victor Oladipo, last season and going forward. Also, with news of a possible John Wall buyout, would he be a fit as an insurance guard? Sponsored by Water Cleanup of Florida, PrizePicks.com (five), BettorEdge.com/5Reasons and TherapistPreferred.com (5RSN).
The Miami Heat kept their pick, for now, and drafted Nikola Jovic from Serbia. He's a big man with guard skills who may need some work on defense. Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Brady Hawk discuss from FTX Arena. Sponsored by MarcBrownPa.com, PrizePicks (FIVE) and TherapistPreferred.
In an episode pulled from Five Reasons YouTube channel, Ethan Skolnick is joined by Brady Hawk, Alex Toledo and Timothy Bain to take viewer questions. The topics include the PJ Tucker opt-out, Caleb Martin's free agency, the thawing between the Miami Heat and LeBron James and more. Sponsored by PrizePicks.com (five), BettorEdge.com/5Reasons and All Pro Construction Builders.
In an episode pulled from Five Reasons YouTube channel, Ethan Skolnick is joined by Brady Hawk, Alex Toledo and Timothy Bain to take viewer questions. The topics include the PJ Tucker opt-out, Caleb Martin's free agency, the thawing between the Miami Heat and LeBron James and more. Sponsored by PrizePicks.com (five), BettorEdge.com/5Reasons and All Pro Construction Builders.
We've been talking about this forever. But would Bradley Beal ever really leave Washington? And would the Miami Heat go all-in to get him? Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo discuss the chances this time, whether it makes sense, and how the Kyle Lowry and Tyler Herro situations may play into it. Oh, and the role of Pat Riley in all this. Sponsored by TherapistPreferred.com (5RSN), PrizePicks, All Pro Construction Builders and Water Cleanup of Florida.
In the latest season review, we explore Bam Adebayo. What's his ideal position? Can the Miami Heat really get him 15 shots per game, like Pat Riley wants? And whose responsibility is that, mostly? Ethan Skolnick, Brady Hawk and Alex Toledo take some new spins on a frequent topic. Sponsored by BettorEdge.com/5Reasons, Prize Picks and All Pro Construction Builders.
Keep? Trade? Or move down? And what are the best players available? Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Brady Hawk discuss the Miami Heat's best options at No. 22. Sponsored by BettorEdge.com/5Reasons, PrizePicks and TherapistPreferred.com (5RSN).
How did the frontcourt players around Bam Adebayo fare in 2021-22 for the Miami Heat? And who should, and will, be back? At what price? Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo discuss PJ Tucker, Caleb Martin, Omer Yurtseven, Dwayne Dedmon, Markieff Morris and more. Sponsored by UBreakWheelFix.com, PrizePicks.com and BettorEdge.com/5Reasons.
In the latest 2021-22 season review, Tyler Herro is in the spotlight. What to make of his strong season, struggling postseason and Pat Riley's comments? And what happens to him now? Starter? Fixture? Or possible trade? Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Greg Sylvander discuss. Sponsored by PrizePicks.com (five), BettorEdge.com/5Reasons and TherapistPreferred.com (5RSN).
It's always an event. What will Miami Heat president Pat Riley say at his annual end-of-season press conference Monday? Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo take their best guesses at Riley's posture related to Tyler Herro, Bam Adebayo, Victor Oladipo, the trade market and more. Sponsored by BettorEdge.com/5Reasons, Prize Picks and All Pro Construction Builders.
The Miami Heat held their "exit interviews" with the media on Tuesday, and while only Erik Spoelstra and five players spoke, there were enough crumbs to chew on, entering the offseason. Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Brady Hawk were there -- and they're joined by Greg Sylvander to discuss Erik Spoelstra's assertion about Kyle Lowry, Tyler Herro's desire to start, Udonis Haslem's ownership plans and more. Sponsored by UBreakWheelFix.com, PrizePicks.com (five), TherapistPreferred.com (5RSN) and BettorEdge.com/5reasons
With the season on the line, and his knee still ailing, Jimmy Butler had one of the greatest performances in Miami Heat playoff history, to tie the Eastern Conference Finals at 3-3. His statline (47 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals) only tells some of the story. Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Brady Hawk tell the rest. Sponsored by BettorEdge.com/5Reasons, PrizePicks.com (five), All Pro Construction Builders, Eric Rubenstein attorney and TherapistPreferred.com (5RSN).
Now that the Miami Heat have brought the Eastern Conference finals home for a Game 7, how do they properly finish the series? Sure, Jimmy Butler needs to be great again, but what else? Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo examine all the angles, including Kyle Lowry's "comeback," stifling Jayson Tatum and more. Sponsored by BettorEdge.com/5Reasons, PrizePicks.com (five), UBreakWheelFix.com and Galleria International Realty.
So, how do the Miami Heat recover from what happened in Game 4 in Boston? They do a little of what they've done all season. Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Brady Hawk go over schematic and attitude adjustments for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals, and discuss the health of Jimmy Butler. Sponsored by MarcBrownPa.com (who appears in the Sponsor's Corner), PrizePicks.com and UBreakWheelFix.com.
That one will be remembered. Without Jimmy Butler for the second half, and with PJ Tucker and Kyle Lowry coming off injuries, the Miami Heat somehow weathered a Celtics comeback -- largely due to one of the most impressive performances of Bam Adebayo's career. Now, with the Heat up 2-1 in the Eastern Conference Finals, Ethan Skolnick, Brady Hawk and Greg Sylvander explain how it happened, and what's next for Game 4. Sponsored by Eric Rubenstein attorney, PrizePicks.com (five), TherapistPreferred.com (5RSN) and MarcBrownPA.com.
There's no way around it. Jimmy Butler needs help. He had it in the regular season, but he's not getting it now, especially from the expected bridges to the next Miami Heat era, Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo. Why? Scheme? Stage? Rotation? And what's the implication for the future? Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander, Alex Toledo and Brady Hawk discuss. Sponsored by PrizePicks.com (five), BettorEdge.com/5Reasons, CPT-Florida.com and UBreakWheelFix.com
Mark Jones, still a part-time South Florida resident who is calling the Eastern Conference Finals between the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics for ESPN Radio, joins Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo to discuss: -- Heat-Celtics Game 1 -- What changes for Game 2 -- Why Jimmy Butler and the Heat are underrated nationally -- Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra stories Sponsored by PrizePicks.com (five), TherapistPreferred.com (5RSN) and All Pro Construction Builders.
Two-time champion, and Five Reasons Sports contributor, Norris Cole joins Ethan Skolnick to share Heat-Celtics memories -- including LeBron's celebrated Game 6 in Boston -- and dissect the current Eastern Conference matchup. Plus, he tells the audience which NBA team he liked the least. Was it Boston? Sponsored by PrizePicks.com, MarcBrownPa.com and Energy Cubes.
A quintessential Miami Heat performance, led by Erik Spoelstra, but with contributions up and down the rotation, closed out the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 6 of the second round of the 2022 playoffs. Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Brady Hawk commemorate a truly connected, spirited performance, which validated many front office decisions and the roles of many on the roster. Now it's onto the Eastern Conference Finals, leaving Joel Embiid and James Harden behind. Sponsored by PrizePicks.com, All Pro Construction Builders, Water Cleanup of Florida and Eric Rubenstein attorney.
Jimmy Butler has been one of the best players in the NBA postseason, and is having one of the best postseasons in Miami Heat history. So why isn't everyone on every NBA show talking about it? Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo put Butler's recent play into perspective, and try to comprehend why only Miami Heat fans are touting it. Also, a look at what the Philadelphia 76ers might try against Butler in Game 6. Sponsored by PrizePicks.com, TherapistPreferred.com, UBreakWheelFix.com and CPT-Florida.com.
Joel Embiid returned for the Philadelphia 76ers, and Kyle Lowry returned for the Miami Heat, but the Heat's offense disappeared in a Game 3 loss. Jimmy Butler found his game in the third quarter, but no one provided any support, with his teammates making just 15 of 55 shots. Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Brady Hawk discuss the defeat, and whether it was related to attitude, the additions, the lineups or just a little bit of luck. Sponsored by Eric Rubenstein (attorney), PrizePicks.com (code: five), TherapistPreferred.com (code: 5RSN).
Former Miami Heat point guard Norris Cole joined Five on the Floor again, this time to discuss the Heat's series against the 76ers, which is 2-0 Miami as it heads to Philadelphia. Cole, Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss offensive and defensive adjustments, and similarities to Cole's time with the Heat. And Norris speaks just a little French. Sponsored by WaterCleanup of Florida, PrizePicks.com (five) and E3EnergyCubes.com
With Joel Embiid out, and James Harden scuffling, the Miami Heat rolled in the second half to take a 1-0 lead over the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round. Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo, after quiet offensive series against the Atlanta Hawks, were the catalysts -- but Miami also got a strong night from PJ Tucker. Ethan Skolnick (at FTX Arena) is joined by Greg Sylvander and Sean Rochester, as they discuss Herro outplaying Harden, the rotation decisions that had Victor Oladipo ahead of Duncan Robinson, and more. Sponsors: TherapistPreferred.com, PrizePicks (FIVE), Water Cleanup of FL
In an off day edition of Five on the Floor, Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo evaluate Erik Spoelstra's growth as a coach, and reveal the greatest challenges he will face -- inside and outside his team -- during the rest of the Miami Heat's playoff run. Sponsored by CPT-Florida.com, UBreakWheelFix.com and PrizePicks.com
Ky Carlin of Sixers Wire joins Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander to preview a second round series between the Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers that will begin without Joel Embiid or Kyle Lowry. Do the 76ers have a shot? And what's James Harden's future? Sponsored by Water Cleanup of Florida, PrizePicks.com (five) and TherapistPreferred.com (5RSN).