Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

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Miami Heat 2025-26 comprehensive DEFENSIVE preview Sep 18, 2025

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In the second of a two-part series, Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss whether the Miami Heat can get back in the upper tier of the NBA defensively, and what it will take beyond Erik Spoelstra and Bam Adebayo. From the 1305800PAIN studios.

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Miami Heat comprehensive 2025-26 offensive preview Sep 16, 2025

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In the first of a two-part series, Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo dissect the Miami Heat's offense, with Tyler Herro, Norman Powell and the rest of the group. Can they finally get in the top 15? From the 1305800PAIN studios.

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Miami Heat: Bam Adebayo too old for the Olympic team? Sep 15, 2025

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Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander assess Bill Simmons' view that Bam Adebayo and others who will be over 30 years old shouldn't be on the U.S. Olympic team in 2028.

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Strengths and weaknesses of Miami Heat training camp roster Sep 13, 2025

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With the Miami Heat's training camp roster set, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss what looks good, and what is concerning.

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Miami Heat: Does it make sense to deal Andrew Wiggins? Now? Later? Sep 12, 2025

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With more reports out of Los Angeles that the Lakers are interested in a player like Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins, should the Heat consider it? And for what? And when? Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss.

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Miami Heat: Are there perils in extending Norman Powell early? Sep 11, 2025

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As we reported a few weeks ago, the Miami Heat have some interest in extending newcomer Norman Powell prior to his contract's expiration. The Miami Herald reported they may do so, but wait until into the season. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss all the issues at play.

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The Miami Heat's Post-Covid Break Team! Sep 09, 2025

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We are out of ideas, so why not put together the best possible Miami Heat team from those who have been with them in this half-decade? Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo do their best.

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Miami Heat looking at Precious Achiuwa return? Sep 08, 2025

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After the Sun-Sentinel reported that the Miami Heat have been in contact with former first-round pick Precious Achiuwa, Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss whether that would make sense.

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Reflections on Miami Heat legacy at Hall of Fame weekend Sep 08, 2025

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Miami Heat fans who are frustrated of late? You could have only the Miami Dolphins. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss the differences between the two franchises (as the Dolphins are mauled in their opener and Heat alums are all over the Basketball Hall of Fame weekend).

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Miami Heat improvement series with Brady Hawk: is Andrew Wiggins capped out? Sep 06, 2025

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As we continue our series about how some Miami Heat players can get or fit better this season, Ethan Skolnick discusses Andrew Wiggins with Brady Hawk.

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