Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

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Pat Riley press conference 2025: 5 Quick Takeaways May 09, 2025

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Pat Riley spoke to the media on Friday. Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Brady Hawk were there. They discuss five things that stood out, about his future, the organizational direction, Tyler Herro's extension and the possibility of Kevin Durant.... with more to come on future podcasts.

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What should Pat Riley answer for? Jorge Sedano joins May 09, 2025

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As we await Pat Riley's annual comments, old friend Jorge Sedano (of ESPN) joins Ethan Skolnick again, this time to discuss what Pat Riley should be asked Friday, what he might say, and what he should do this offseason.

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Part 2: What would "punting" mean for Miami Heat? May 09, 2025

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In the second of a two-part series, Bryan Fonseca and Ethan Skolnick discuss how the Miami Heat could execute a "step back" season. Should anything be off the table.

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Miami Heat: Should they punt the season? (Part 1 of 2) May 08, 2025

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Bryan Fonseca joins Ethan Skolnick to pitch his idea: that the Miami Heat should take a step back this season to regroup. Is this something they would even consider? And how would the fans react? (Part 1 of 2 part series)

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How did the Indiana Pacers lap the Miami Heat? May 08, 2025

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On April 7, 2024, the Miami Heat were positioned to pass the mid-market Indiana Pacers for a playoff spot. They fell behind early, and lost a close game late. Since then, the two franchises have gone different directions, with the Pacers close to a second straight conference finals. What happened? What can be learned? What happens now? Ethan and Greg discuss.

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Miami Heat offseason series: Will Davion grow, or go? May 07, 2025

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Ethan and Brady discuss Davion Mitchell's free agent situation and how far the Heat should go to bring him back. Also, what he can improve upon.

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Jimmy Butler to the second round: did the Miami Heat decide correctly? May 07, 2025

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Jimmy Butler has found his joy with the Warriors, who have advanced to face another of his former teams, the Timberwolves. Does this change how Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo view the Miami Heat's decision not to extend him?

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Miami Heat offseason series: Ja Morant? And the Miami-Memphis similarities May 06, 2025

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Is Ja Morant a possible trade target for the Miami Heat? Would the Grizzlies even consider trading him? Ethan Skolnick and Eternal Bast are joined by old friend Mike Wallace (now of Grind City Media) and DaMichael Cole (of the Memphis Commercial Appeal) for an in-depth conversation on Morant, NBA contract trends, the Heat-Grizzlies similarities and more.

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Miami Heat offseason series: Kevin Durant, again? May 05, 2025

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It's still being discussed, so we will too. Will the Miami Heat make another run at Kevin Durant this summer? Does it still make sense? And for what? Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander host.

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Miami Heat offseason series: Explore trading Tyler Herro? May 04, 2025

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Tyler Herro is coming off a career season. But he's also looking for a lucrative extension, this offseason or next. How should the Miami Heat proceed? Should they explore the trade market? And for what? Ethan Skolnick is joined by Digital Adel.

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