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Evaluating the Giannis report out of Milwaukee May 22, 2026

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A report by a former Milwaukee Bucks beat writer, who is still connected with the team, got some attention on social media. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander break down the particulars and possibilities.

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Miami Heat: Navigating a stacked first round guard class May 22, 2026

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Brady Hawk and Alex Toledo come together to go over the loaded group of first round guards in the 2026 NBA Draft, with a focus on who might be available for the Heat at pick #13. Featuring: Mikel Brown Jr., Labaron Philon, Brayden Burries, Cameron Carr, Ebuka Okorie, Christian Anderson & Bennett Stirtz.

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Keith Smith on the Miami Heat's offseason options, plan May 21, 2026

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Ethan Skolnick and Eternal Bast are joined by Keith Smith of Spotrac to discuss his recent assessment of the Miami Heat's offseason salary cap sheet and possible plans, including the pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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Markus Schulz, famed E11even & worldwide DJ, on the Miami Heat's "buzz" May 20, 2026

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Ethan invites Miami Heat fan Markus Schulz, one of the best known DJ's in Miami or anywhere, to join Five on the Floor to give his thoughts on how the Heat get back to being the entertainment touchtone they've often been during the past 30 years.

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Miami Heat: Does watching Wemby and the WCF change the approach? May 20, 2026

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The San Antonio Spurs & Oklahoma City Thunder had a matchup for the ages in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. The Spurs won behind a breathtaking performance from Victor Wembanyama.

Greg Sylvander & Brady Hawk discuss the viability of competing against the Spurs or Thunder and if Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo are the type of duo that would stand the best chance at matching up with Victor Wembanyama. They also discuss the possibility that Wemby’s playoff breakout may make the archetype of players like Kel'el Ware even more valuable around the league.

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A best-case Miami Heat build around Giannis? May 19, 2026

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Alex Toledo brings a slightly different concept for a Miami Heat offer to Giannis Antetokounmpo, with corresponding moves to make the Heat instantly competitive. Ethan Skolnick hosts.

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How can the Miami Heat compete with OKC, Spurs juggernauts May 18, 2026

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The Miami Heat need to start building something. But how do you do that when teams like the Western Conference finalist Spurs and Thunder are already so far ahead, not just with young elite talent but also with lots of extra draft picks? Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander differ somewhat on how to process that dilemma.

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Ranking the Miami Heat assets for a Giannis trade May 15, 2026

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We know what the Heat have to offer, before the NBA draft. What is most appealing to a team like Milwaukee, as it may move Giannis? Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo rate Herro, Ware, Jaquez Jr., Larsson, the 13th overall pick and more -- based on their contracts and other variables.

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Dwyane Wade preaches patience.... and the latest on Giannis May 15, 2026

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These comments didn't get the attention of some other recent ones by Miami Heat franchise icon Dwyane Wade, but Ethan and Greg give them a platform. Also, there's more and more Miami buzz from the national media regarding Giannis.

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Has the Miami Heat's strong development program become a hindrance? May 14, 2026

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The Miami Heat have been able to build players up as well as any team in the NBA, as most NBA analysts acknowledge. But has that come at a cost? Ethan Skolnick brings on Geo Valdez to share his theory about where that has led.

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