The defense was even worse than the offense for the Miami Heat in their opener, but a comment Bam Adebayo made after the game still got our attention. Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk discuss how the Heat's two most important players can "fit into" the team's new approach? Sponsors: EricRubenstein.com and PrizePicks.com (promo code: FIVE, or simply cl…

Jimmy Butler & Bam Adebayo both struggled to find their game against the stifling defense of the Orlando Magic. The HEAT ultimately lost 118-97 on their home floor. Greg Sylvander, Digital Adel & Major Passons react to the blowout loss and discuss what went wrong for Miami. Sponsors: A Aggressive Insurance, Mobile C-Arm & Staffing Services & RealEs…

Sean Rochester and Timothy Bain are joined by Eternal Bast and Naveen Ganglani to preview the NBA season by releasing the results of the 5RSN 'Expert' prediction survey. Sponsors: EricRubenstein.com, PrizePicks (promo code: FIVE, or simply click here for $50 instantly when you play $5 at signup: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/FIVE) Join us on o…

Zo learns that Dr. Frankenstein hadn't perished after all, in spite of being tossed off of a three story windmill by his monstrous creation. Shockingly, the monster also survived! The Monster, being harassed and tormented by the populous, is more dangerous than ever and lashing out at almost anyone who approaches him. Over time the Fiend learned hu…

It's finally here: the 2024-25 Miami Heat season. So how will it play out, especially early? Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Brady Hawk talk about Jimmy Butler's availability, Tyler Herro's scoring, Bam Adebayo's 3-point attempts, Erik Spoelstra's rotation and the Heat's road to a certain number of wins. Sponsors: EricRubenstein.com, BettorEdge.…

NBA podcaster Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) joins Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo to make projections about the Miami Heat.... and the rest of the NBA. Sponsors: EricRubenstein.com and PrizePicks (promo code: FIVE, or simply click here for $50 instantly when you play $5 at signup: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/FIVE) Join us on our Off The Floor …

While the Miami Heat were in Memphis, Eternal Bast (of the 5RSN NBA team) had a chance to speak with Heat starting forward Nikola Jovic about his goals for this season. Ethan Skolnick brings Eternal on the podcast to discuss the conversation, and how the lessons of Jovic may apply now to Kel'el Ware. Sponsors: BettorEdge.com (5RSN), PrizePicks.com …

Now that the Miami Heat have settled on their 14 regulars and their three two-ways, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander look at the decisions made... and the decisions ahead. Sponsors: Water Cleanup of Florida and PrizePicks.com (promo code: FIVE, or simply click here for $50 instantly when you play $5 at signup using code FIVE, or simply click here:…

In today's episode, Matt and Major discuss who stood out in the Miami Heat's first two preseason games. Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans! https://t.co/izwgN0SEt6 (Scroll down after clicking). Our Sponsors: * Check ou…

We had a number of questions about the Miami Heat entering the preseason, and they managed to answer most positively. What does this mean as the regular season begins? Ethan, Alex, Greg and Brady are all here to assess it. Sponsors: BettorEdge.com (5RSN), Water Cleanup of Florida Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider in…

Pat Riley met with a few members of the media to speak about Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro, Bam Adebayo and the team at large. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander break down his comments. Sponsors: RealEstateShoppeFL.com, PrizePicks (promo code: FIVE, or simply click here: (click here for $50 instantly when you play $5 at signup using code FIVE, or simpl…

Brady Hawk joked that the Miami Heat would be running it back harder, with key players playing more. But it's more than that so far. Erik Spoelstra has gotten in the lab to maximize the current roster. Brady joins Ethan Skolnick to discuss what Bam's spacing is doing to help others, rotation changes and more. Sponsors: UBreakWheelFix and BettorEdge…

The Miami Heat coaching staff clearly emphasized three things this offseason, and Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Major Passons discuss them, after the Heat win another preseason game. Jimmy Butler scored 24. Sponsors: PrizePicks (click here for $50 instantly when you play $5 at signup using code FIVE, or simply click here: https://prizepicks.oneli…

Zo travels to London to take in the sights, try some food and perhaps go to the theater. Coincidentally, there is a mysterious figure doing the very same thing. Zo hears of a very wealthy and eccentric noble visiting from Transylvania. Dressed in a jet black tuxedo and silk cape, this Count tends to sleep all day and go out at night. Zo has also he…

The Miami Heat were led by sharp play by Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler, as well as getting key contributions from multiple lineups. Greg Sylvander and Digital Adel break down the game and discuss what stood out most from the Miami Heat's victory over San Antonio. Sponsors: Water Cleanup of Florida & PrizePicks (promo code: FIVE, or simply click here…

The Miami made a decision to name their court after team president Pat Riley. Ethan and Greg discuss the significance of what Riley has done and what it means for the future. Sponsors: BettorEdge.com/5Reasons, UBreakWheelFix.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from th…

The Miami Heat seem to have honed in on a starting unit as the regular season approaches, and it was on full display against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Heat won 101-99 behind balanced efforts from Terry Rozier, Tyler Herro and others. Greg Sylvander, Sean Rochester and Digital Adel breakdown the action. Sponsors: Water Cleanup of Florida & Prize…

Jaime Jaquez, Jr. and Tyler Herro are expected back soon, and Josh Richardson not long after that. What does that mean for Pelle Larsson and Alec Burks in particular? Ethan, Alex and Brady project their roles. Sponsors: RealEstateShoppeFL.com and PrizePicks.com (promo code: FIVE, or just click here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/FIVE) Join us …

Howard Beck (new to The Ringer) recently divided all the NBA teams into tiers, based on the clarity of their direction. He had the Miami Heat in the fourth of five tiers: the Stained Glass Tier, where it looks a little fuzzy in the light. Ethan Skolnick speaks with Howard about all the tiers, and why he put the Heat where he did. Sponsors: BettorEd…

In the last of our interview series from Miami Heat media day and training camp, Ethan, Brady and Alex speak with 2015 second-round pick Josh Richardson and 2024 first round pick Kel'el Ware. Sponsor: PrizePicks.com (promo code: FIVE, or simply click here: (https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/FIVE) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get ex…

Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander break down the Miami Heat's roster one of the ways that the team does it: by age bracket. Is this the most balanced group in that sense, since a team more than 20 years ago? (They also address some social media chatter that came out of the "Starting Five" series on Netflix, featuring Jimmy Butler). Sponsors: UBreak…

Zo has been invited to attend a wedding of Dr. Henry Frankenstein, the son of the good Baron Frankenstein, and the lovely Elizabeth. It all seems quite dandy at first. Then, suddenly, a rampaging monster crashes the wedding! Roughly shaped like a large man in a shabby suit the thing was grunting and swinging at anyone who got too close. As it turne…

In a game in which Erik Spoelstra nearly evenly distributed minutes between 15 players (and played two others), Kel'el Ware jumped out with a three-block possession. Is he showing he should get playing time in the regular season? Ethan, Alex and Greg wrap up the game, and start the Ware debate. Sponsors: UBreakWheelFix.com, PrizePicks.com (promo co…

Ethan Skolnick and Sean Rochester review the results of the annual NBA GM survey. A lot of praise for Erik Spoelstra and some for Bam Adebayo, but absent elsewhere. Did the GMs get it right? Sponsors: WaterCleanup of Florida, PrizePicks.com (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/sta…

Ethan, Brady & Alex wrap up what was an interesting scrimmage, including Bam launching from three and Arizona teammates Pelle Larsson and Keshad Johnson each showing out. Sponsors: Water Clean Up of Florida, PrizePicks, (direct promo code link: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/FIVE ) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insi…

We'll get a look at some different lineup at Monday's Red, White & Pink scrimmage. Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk speak about what they'll find most interesting tonight. Sponsors: UBreakWheelFix.com and Water Cleanup of Florida Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the …

In another set of interviews from Miami Heat media day, Ethan, Alex and Brady speak with the two newcomers from the University of Arizona (Pelle Larsson & Keshad Johnson) together, and then with former first-round pick Nasir Little. Sponsors: Water Clean Up of Florida Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, a…

Two more interviews from Ethan Skolnick from the Miami Heat's training camp in the Bahamas. First, Jaime Jaquez Jr. on his goals for his second season. Then, Kevin Love on playing 17 years, and what it means to him. Sponsors: UBreakWheelFix.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/…

Three short interviews from Miami Heat training camp in the Bahamas. First, a short clip Bam Adebayo on his time with the Olympics with Erik Spoelstra. Then a short 1-on-1 with Erik Spoelstra on what he took from the routines of LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Steve Kerr and Kevin Durant as an Olympics assistant. And finally, a quick walkaway with Tyl…

The latest in our interview series. At media day, Ethan Skolnick, Brady Hawk & Alex Toledo spoke to third-year forward Nikola Jovic about his growth, his role, his future and more. Also, an interview with Josh Christopher, the former first round pick who was the summer league MVP and earned a two-way spot. Sponsors: PrizePicks (FIVE) Join us on our…

Terry Rozier is in his first Miami Heat training camp, after his 2023-24 midseason acquisition. And he's heard the doubters. Ethan Skolnick speaks with him in the Bahamas. Bonus: a conversation with another point guard, Isaiah Stevens, after Stevens impressed in summer league. Sponsor: BettorEdge.com (5RSN) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord serv…

To start our series of exclusive player interviews, Ethan Skolnick, Brady Hawk and Alex Toledo spoke to a couple of Miami Heat mainstays, Duncan Robinson and Haywood Highsmith. Sponsor: PrizePicks.com (code: FIVE) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and…

Erik Spoelstra was definitive on Media Day. He wants to see if the quartet of Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro and Terry Rozier can work together. Ethan Skolnick, on the scene at training camp in Nassau, is joined by Alex Toledo and Brady Hawk to discuss the possibilities and limitations of that group, and who should be the fifth on the floor…

Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo go over what transpired on what was a quiet, yet eventual Media Day, including Jimmy Butler's delayed appearance and Tyler Herro acing the day. Sponsors: Water CleanUp of Florida, BettorEdge (5RSN) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from th…

Zo decides to take a stroll down memory lane, but instead of just relaxing in an easy chair and thinking about old times, he's going to literally take a stroll in the past by way of a time machine. It's not exactly legal to time travel and he has to be careful because there are dutiful and persistent agents from the TEC that police the timelines to…

We are finally at Miami Heat media day. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander review expectations for prior Heat seasons, and what would mark success in 2024-25. Sponsors: RealEstateShoppeFL.com & Water Cleanup of Florida Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew…

Terry Rozier is healthy enough for 5-on-5 now, and has two seasons remaining on his contract. But he's also in his 30s. Will he prove this season that he's a long-term Miami Heat solution at the point guard position? Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo look at his history, his role and more. Sponsors: UBreakWheelFix.com, BettorEdge.com (5RSN) Join us on…

Tim Hardaway, the former Miami Heat star point guard, put it out there on a podcast, saying that Pat Riley is tired of Jimmy Butler. With media day approaching, Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and special guest Michael Hall (@MusicByMercy) discuss the vibe between Butler and the Heat at this stage, and how Butler should handle questions about his ex…

Kevin Love vs. Kel'el Ware? Alec Burks vs. Josh Richardson? And of course, Duncan Robinson vs. Tyler Herro? Which are the Miami Heat's most interesting training camp battles, and how will they play out? Ethan, Brady and Alex project. Sponsors: PrizePicks (FIVE), UBreakWheelFix.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider i…

Yahoo! ranked all the #1, 2 and 3 options in the NBA. Did they get it right on Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro? Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander run through the list. Was it too kind to Bam? Too hard on Herro? Sponsors: Water Cleanup of Florida, BettorEdge.com (5RSN) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider info…

There seems to be a consensus that there are anywhere between five and seven teams that enter the season in a stronger position than the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference? Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk look at their weaknesses, and the chances the Heat can move ahead of each of them: from Boston down to Indiana. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five) a…

The Miami Heat made some news Monday, announcing major arena improvements, including theater lighting and a fireball; and signing former first-round pick Nasir Little. Is Little's addition a sign they're looking at different types of projects? Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss. Sponsors: BettorEdge.com (5RSN), RealEstateShoppeFL.com Join us on…

It's a triggering phrase among a segment of Miami Heat fans: "run it back." Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander review this Heat build, compared to others, to try to define what running it back actually means, and whether that's what the Heat have done. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five), RealEstateShoppeFL.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord serve…

Zach Lowe of ESPN recently suggested the Miami Heat could take another run at Dame Lillard during the season, if the Milwaukee Bucks struggle more than expected. That got us thinking about other buy-low trade targets, if the Heat are looking to add pieces. Ethan, Alex and Brady host. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five) and Water Cleanup of Florida Join…

The Miami Heat have had very different types of seasons during the Jimmy Butler era: a surprising #1 seed (2021-22) that just missed the Finals and a frustrating #7 seed (2022-23) that made the Finals. What's a more satisfying season overall? Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Ben Tovia debate how much the regular season really matters, when looking b…

The Miami Heat open training camp in the Bahamas at the start of October, with less optimism from the fan base than in some recent years. Is that warranted? Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo break down this roster against 2023 and 2022. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five), RealEstateShoppeFL.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive i…

As Tua Tagovailoa recovers from another concussion, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander recall how the Miami Heat handled the serious medical issues encountered by Alonzo Mourning and Chris Bosh during their time with the franchise. Did the Heat do the right thing? And what can be learned by the Dolphins? Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five), Water Cleanu…

Zo and Emily, that is Emily Marinelli, the author of Comfort Sequels: the Psychology of Movie Sequels from the 80s and 90s, venture to the historic city of Philadelphia, the birthplace of American democracy and the city of brotherly love. The city's reputation for equality and love are put to the test when one Philadelphian is fired from a prestigi…

ESPN's Zach Lowe, who was very disappointed with the Miami Heat's lack of overall activity this offseason, now says the team has a "rock solid rotation." What changed? And is he right about the lineup the Heat would "like to take out of training camp"? Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk give their own spin on these subjects. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (FI…

Jimmy Butler is one of a kind. He will need to be an original in another way, as he ages. On Butler's 35th birthday, Ethan Skolnick and Sean Rochester review the Miami Heat's history with players his age. They've never relied on anyone 35 or over to be anything but a high level role player or secondary scorer. Can they ask for more from Butler, and…