Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

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Boston bounced: How it affects the Heat May 03, 2026

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The Boston Celtics were stunningly eliminated by the Philadelphia 76ers, blowing a 3-1 series lead. Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo look at the Heat ramifications -- from perceptions about the East, to three-point shooting binges to the Giannis sweepstakes.

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How the Nuggets and Blazers' playoff exits could impact the Heat May 03, 2026

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In a continuing series, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander evaluate the rosters and intentions of two teams that just got knocked out of the first round -- Portland and Denver -- and how Miami could be impacted.

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With the Rockets out, is Kevin Durant a Heat option again? May 02, 2026

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Kevin Durant had a strong regular season with the Rockets, but was injured in the playoffs -- and that wasn't all that fell apart for him and Houston. Is it time for the Heat to circle back there? Or could Houston get aggressive and impede the Heat's path to Giannis? Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander start a series about eliminated teams.

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Jahmir Young on his rise to a standard: Two-Way Talk May 02, 2026

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In the last episode of the season, Miami Heat hopeful Jahmir Young discusses his season with Ethan Skolnick -- including his securing of a standard contract right before it finished.

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Miami Heat offseason series: What's next for Kasparas Jakucionis? May 01, 2026

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In the latest installment of the Heat's internal improvement episodes with Brady Hawk, Ethan and Brady discuss the rookie season (and potential) of guard Kasparas Jakucionis.

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What if the Heat luck into a top-4 pick? Apr 30, 2026

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It's never happened. The Miami Heat have never moved up in the lottery. Is there a first time for it? And what would the Heat do if they got that pick? Move it for a star like Giannis? Ethan Skolnick brings Eternal Bast on to share his theories.

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Barry Jackson joins for the State of the Miami Heat 2026 Apr 30, 2026

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For the first time, long-time Miami Herald sportswriter joins Ethan Skolnick on Five on the Floor, for a 40-minute conversation about where the Miami Heat stand, what's gone wrong and how they reach previous heights.

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How the NBA's new lottery proposal is a win for the Miami Heat Apr 29, 2026

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The NBA is making drastic changes to reduce tanking, and the details of a proposal have been reported by ESPN. Ethan and Alex go through the possible ramifications, specifically how they will impact a team with the Miami Heat's philosophy.

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Why Pat Riley, Miami Heat are focused on 2027 Apr 28, 2026

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In another episode following the Pat Riley press conference, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander get into the reasons why the Heat president and the organization seem so focused on 2027 -- and how it affects decisions this offseason.

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5 Quick Takes on the Pat Riley 2026 press conference Apr 27, 2026

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Immediate reaction from Kaseya Center from Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk after Miami Heat president Pat Riley addressed the media for more than an hour. We set up the topics we will hit in greater depth throughout the week and the offseason.

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