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The secret influence behind the Miami Heat's new offense? Nov 01, 2025

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Ethan Skolnick and Sean Rochester get into the Noah LaRoche offensive system, what LaRoche's role may be with Erik Spoelstra and the Heat, and how that system has affected Heat players.

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Miami Heat: Bam, Wiggins put up fight, but fall to Wembanyama's Spurs Oct 31, 2025

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With the pace of the game not to their liking, the Miami Heat still held a lead in the fourth quarter, but ultimately fell down the stretch. Ethan, Alex and Brady went live to discuss what went right, and wrong.

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How much does Jaime Jaquez Jr.'s rise help the Miami Heat? Oct 29, 2025

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Jaime Jaquez Jr. is off to a flying start. Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss what Jaquez's strong play could mean for the season, and beyond.

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Miami Heat: Jaquez shines again as Heat throttle Hornets Oct 29, 2025

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Despite the Heat being short leading scorer Norman Powell vs the Magic, the Heat’s new offense continued to excel as they played strong basketball for most of the night that resulted in a 144-117 win over the Charlotte Hornets at Kasaya Center. Greg Sylvander & Digital Adel recap the Heat win and discuss Jaquez, Mitchell and all the contributors for Miami.

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The structure, and early success, of the new Miami Heat offense Oct 28, 2025

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The Miami Heat have altered their offensive plan, and are having better results. Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk analyze what Erik Spoelstra and his team are trying to accomplish, and whether it can be sustained.

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Miami Heat: Powell leads in victory over Knicks Oct 27, 2025

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Norman Powell has found a home in Miami if his early season production is any indication. 29 points to go with 7 rebounds led Miami in a 115-107 victory over the New York Knicks, Sunday night at the Kasaya center. Greg Sylvander & Major Passons recap and action and ask if it’s too early to adjust our expectations of this team in the East after strong showings through 3 games.

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Did the Miami Heat get duped in the Terry Rozier trade? Oct 25, 2025

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What did the Charlotte Hornets and NBA know, and when they know it, related to the 2024 trade of Terry Rozier to the Miami Heat, after the alleged events that led to Rozier's inclusion in an FBI gambling investigation? The South Florida newspapers did some reporting on that -- so Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss it.

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Wow! Historic offensive night for Miami Heat in Memphis Oct 25, 2025

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The Miami Heat got their first win in a long time in resounding fashion, rolling over the Memphis Grizzlies on the road and setting a bunch of team records. Bam Adebayo started it, Jamie Jaquez Jr. and Kel'el Ware got in the act. Everybody scored. Ethan, Greg, Alex, Brady went live to discuss whether this style and success are sustainable.

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Terry Rozier arrested by FBI, placed on leave -- how it affects the Miami Heat Oct 24, 2025

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Early morning in Orlando, Terry Rozier was arrested at the team hotel on charges related to an FBI investigation into gambling. Ethan Skolnick and Sean Rochester sort through the latest developments, and what it means for the Miami Heat cap sheet, among other things.

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Miami Heat: When will Kel'el Ware be trusted to close? Oct 23, 2025

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The Miami Heat lost their opener, in part because of some defensive rebounding issues down the stretch. Kel'el Ware didn't close; Jaime Jaquez Jr. did. Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk discuss when Erik Spoelstra will turn to Ware more consistently in those situations.

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