Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

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NBA, Miami Heat changes post-Corona? Mar 24, 2020

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As the Coronavirus crisis continues, it's clear that much won't be the same.

That includes the NBA.

Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney are joined by Parrish Thompson of Light Skinned Opinions to discuss how it could affect:

-- The league

-- Micky Arison and the Miami Heat

-- The fans

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Miami Heat: 5 Big Regrets if Season is Over Mar 23, 2020

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Let's consider the worst case scenario for the NBA.

What if the season is over?

It's certainly possible due to coronavirus, so Ethan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo produce a list of the top 5 regrets, and what if's, related to the Miami Heat. Something on Jimmy Butler, Duncan Robinson, Udonis Haslem and more.

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Miami Heat: Pat Riley at 75. Then, Now, Next. Mar 20, 2020

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Pat Riley turned 75 today, which deserves a discussion.

Four "Off" the Floor -- Ethan J. Skolnick, Alex Toledo, Alphonse Sidney and Greg Sylvander -- come together to discuss Riley's Miami Heat legacy, what he's gotten too much credit for, not enough credit for, and what comes next.

Also, they introduce the new "You've Got the Floor" segment, involving Miami Heat fans, as we all wait out the Coronavirus crisis.

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NBA, Miami Heat: Jeff Zillgitt joins Five on the Floor Mar 19, 2020

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Jeff Zillgitt, lead NBA writer for USA Today, stops by to discuss NBA commissioner Adam Silver's plan for the league amid the Coronovirus crisis.

Zillgitt and Ethan J. Skolnick debate the merits of playing the playoffs; the work Silver has done to stem the crisis; and whether a charity event makes sense. Also, what would be the biggest shames of a lost season, from Vince Carter to the Bucks' one big chance.

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NBA: Rohan Nadkarni of SI joins Alf and Ethan Mar 17, 2020

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With the NBA sidelined for at least 60 days due to the Coronavirus, Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney welcome Rohan Nadkarni of Sports Illustrated to discuss the business of basketball.

Should the owners be doing more? Why is it up to Giannis and Kevin Love to help workers?

When will the NBA resume, if at all, this season?

And what would that look like?

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Miami Heat: Dragic, DeRozan and the 2020 Plan Mar 15, 2020

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There was some Miami Heat news this weekend (really)...

Are the Heat ready to pay Goran Dragic for one more season?

Did they make a play for DeMar DeRozan at the trade deadline?

And how will they handle 2020 free agency and the luxury tax if the Arisons continue to lose money on the cruise business due to Coronavirus.

Ethan J. Skolnick, Alex Toledo and special guest Nekias Duncan discuss.

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NBA Suspension Now 30 Days. Latest Coronavirus, Miami Heat updates Mar 13, 2020

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The day after the NBA suspended its season due to the coronavirus, Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney return with more detail about everything happening (and not happening) in sports, including Ethan's report about the NBA's plan going forward.

Is it the league's intention to play some regular season games?

Also, news on plans for Five on the Floor going forward.

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Coronavirus Suspends Miami Heat/NBA Season. Now What? Mar 12, 2020

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During the Miami Heat's stunning loss to the Charlotte Hornets, even more disturbing news:

The NBA is suspending the season due to the Coronavirus.

Ethan J. Skolnick was at the arena, and dials up Alphonse Sidney to discuss the merits of the league's decision, and what might happen to the rest of the NBA season. A night for more than sports.

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Miami Heat's Jae Crowder joins Five on the Floor: "This is Home for Me." Mar 10, 2020

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Jae Crowder, acquired by the Miami Heat at the trade deadline, has been much more than a throw-in. He's been one of the Heat's key rotation players since the deal.

Crowder joined Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney over the weekend to openly discuss his love for the city of Miami; his unconventional route to the NBA; the doubts that fuel him; his relationships with Jimmy Butler (including the handshake), Dwyane Wade ("my big brother") and Udonis Haslem ("my vet"), his odd Twitter approach and more.

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Miami Heat: Bam-pering in Washington Mar 09, 2020

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After two more big games from Bam Adebayo and Duncan Robinson, the Heat escaped a bad loss with a 20-3 run in crunch-time to secure their 41st win of the season. Ethan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo come on to discuss what led up to that and how the Heat responded after multiple injuries and after Jimmy Butler left the game in the 2nd half. We discuss the home and road splits for certain players and get into some more *updated* playoff matchup talk

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