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Pat Riley Eve (Part 2): What he should, and will be asked, and may answer Apr 27, 2026

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In the second part of a series before Pat Riley speaks to the media for the first time in this setting in nearly a year, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander speculate on the tone of the press conference -- what he might be asked about, and what direction his answers could take.

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Pat Riley Eve (Part 1): How the Miami Heat structure works Apr 26, 2026

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On the day before Pat Riley holds his annual media address, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander start by explaining the Miami Heat front office structure, in light of a lot of confusion on social media.

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Dwyane Wade speaks about the current Miami Heat Apr 23, 2026

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On a recent episode of his podcast, Miami Heat great Dwyane Wade weighed in on the team's current situation. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss his comments. What's he right about? And what might he have not wanted to say?

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Likely results if the Miami Heat pick 13th Apr 22, 2026

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With their draft lottery positioning set, the most plausible outcome is that the Miami Heat end up picking 13th. Ethan Skolnick and Digital Adel examine the recent history of that draft slot, and who might be available this June.

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How can Jaime Jaquez get better?: Miami Heat offseason improvement series Apr 21, 2026

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In the latest episode evaluating how Miami Heat players can improve this offseason, and what their futures are, Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk break down Jaime Jaquez Jr.

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Miami Heat: Breaking down Bill Simmons' Bam Adebayo trade idea Apr 20, 2026

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It's officially the offseason, so Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe weighed in on the Heat -- and Hornets -- and suggested a trade. Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss the viability.

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What the Miami Heat can learn from East playoff builds Apr 19, 2026

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In the first of a two-part series, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander look at the methods that the eight East playoff teams to get where they are. And what the Heat can take from each.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo speaking about Miami to Goran Dragic Apr 18, 2026

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Goran Dragic, former Miami Heat point guard, now has a podcast, and his first guest was someone the Heat have been connected to. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss what Giannis said about Miami, and what it means.

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Miami Heat 2026 Improvement Series: Pelle Larsson Apr 17, 2026

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In the first of a series of offseason episodes, Brady Hawk joins Ethan Skolnick to discuss areas that Pelle Larsson can improve -- and Ethan puts his retention chances in perspective.

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Assessing what Spoelstra, Adebayo, Powell, others said on Heat exit day Apr 17, 2026

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The Miami Heat held their exit interviews on Thursday, after the conclusion of their season, and every player of prominence other than Tyler Herro and Andrew Wiggins spoke. Ethan Skolnick was there, and he brings on Greg Sylvander to talk about what the coach said, and four players in particular.

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