Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

In another recurring series, about a particular player, there are rumors of the Miami Heat making a run at Bradley Beal.... especially if the Phoenix Suns buy him out. And some fans seem in favor, if the price is right. But doesn't that go against the idea of giving opportunities to Miami's young players? Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander try to make sense of it.

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If the Miami Heat are largely running back last season's end-of-season roster, as it appears for now, we have some questions. Such as, how will they shoot from deep? Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk look at a group that is lacking shooting specialists.

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Dame Lillard is available now, and still likes the idea of coming to the Miami Heat. But is it too late for that? Does it make sense to stash him for a season, even at a friendly contract? Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo go back to an old topic, that has new circumstances.

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Duncan Robinson's Miami Heat career has ended, and it was more memorable than most. Sean Rochester joins Ethan Skolnick to give his list of the 10 most impactful Heat stints by undrafted players.

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After a long, record-breaking career with the Miami Heat, Duncan Robinson is moving on, in a sign-and-trade for Pistons forward Simone Fontecchio. Ethan Skolnick (with Greg Sylvander) explains why it played out this way.

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Houston? Atlanta? As they wait for the Miami Heat to do something, Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk name their five most interesting moves -- and teams -- of the first 18 hours of NBA free agency.

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As the time nears for the start of NBA free agency, what do the Miami Heat have available to spend? And on whom? Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander quickly set the stage.

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LeBron James may be on the move.... again, as his agent Rich Paul suggests there's concern about the Lakers' direction. Could Miami get involved? Would they? And how? Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo indulge in the conversation, while naming more likely landing spots for LeBron.

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Duncan Robinson surprised some by leaving money on the table -- for now -- and exercising an early termination option. But that may not mean he's gone. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander explore the possibilities for both parties.

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Andrew Wiggins put up solid regular season numbers after his acquisition from Golden State, but the impact wasn't always there, especially in the playoffs. Ethan Skolnick and Eternal Bast discuss whether it makes sense to see what Wiggins can provide this season, or whether the Miami Heat should deal him and clear the path for others.

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The Miami Heat acquired Davion Mitchell at the trade deadline, and were pleased with what they saw. The dogged defender re-signed with the Heat rather than test restricted free agency -- two years, $24 million. Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk discuss a move they both endorsed.

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The Miami Heat are coming off a summer league championship. But who is coming back? How much will the first round pick, Kasparas Jakucionis play? And who might surprise? Ethan Skolnick hosts with Digital Adel.

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NBA salary cap expert Yossi Gozlan (capsheets.com and The Third Apron newsletter and YouTube) joins Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo to discuss all that's on the Miami Heat's plate, from Duncan Robinson's early termination option to the chances of moving Andrew Wiggins and acquiring Jonathan Kuminga.

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The Miami Heat have typically operated with a 5-5-5 philosophy in terms of player ages and where they are relative to their primes. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander speak about something different -- and really leaning into a young roster. 

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Alex Toledo was at the Kasparas Jakučionis introduction at Kaseya Center. He reports back, with Ethan Skolnick, about what the rookie said and they discuss where it goes from here. 

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The Miami Heat still might make moves but, until they do, it's worth exploring how their first-round pick will work with Tyler Herro, Bam Adebayo, Kel'el Ware and others. Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk discuss who he might assist most, and who might help him grow.

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The Miami Heat were fortunate to see the 2025 NBA Draft first round picks fall in their favor. In a surprising turn of events, a consensus lottery prospect, Kasparas Jakucionis fell to Miami at 20. The potential and skill set proved too good to pass up. Greg Sylvander & Digital Adel recap the pick & breakdown Kasp’s game. 

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Eternal Bast has a theory to explain why the Miami Heat will trade up tonight, in the 2025 NBA Draft. Ethan Skolnick has 30 years of evidence why that won't happen.

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Bryan Fonseca brings back OKC Thunder Editor and Reporter Josue Pavon of Clutch Points to recap the team's NBA Championship victory against the Indiana Pacers, and all the necessary takeaways from Game 7 and the Finals overall.

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The big rumor is that the Miami Heat will take Walter Clayton Jr. with the 20th pick in the NBA draft. Would that be wise? Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander are joined by Matt Hanifan to discuss the options.

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Now that the OKC Thunder are champions, and every team is back to square one, Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk list their lessons from a strange NBA season. And what the Miami Heat can apply.

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With the NBA Draft on Wednesday, Ethan Skolnick is joined by Digital Adel for his top 14 players available. Why are some ahead of others?

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In a follow-up episode a few hours after Kevin Durant was traded to Houston -- and not Miami -- Ethan Skolnick is joined by Alex Toledo and Eternal Bast to try to chart the organization's direction now.

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Kevin Durant is a Houston Rocket. After weeks of speculation (again), Durant is not going to the Miami Heat. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander with the quick reaction to another star gone. Did the Heat make the right call?

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As we continue to prepare for the NBA Draft, and possible trades, we try to assess whether Niko Jovic or Kel'el Ware would be drafted higher than #20 if they were in this draft. Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Digital Adel host.

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No one questions Jonathan Kuminga's talent. But what about the fit in Miami, if he hasn't fit with Golden State? Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo look at a talented player who could be available, and intriguing, but only if the price is not too high.

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Vince Goodwill of Yahoo! makes another appearance (with Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander) to go around the NBA with updates and opinions. And of course, Kevin Durant conversation.

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Duncan Robinson has been one of the Miami Heat's great undrafted success stories. But now he may have more value to the Heat as a contract to include in a trade. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander give Robinson his props, while exploring the best course of action from here.

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We've heard a lot about who and what the Miami Heat can and might offer the Phoenix Suns for Kevin Durant. Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk rank their assets, both for what they are to the Heat -- and how the Suns might see them. 

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Can you still get your guy at your price? The Miami Heat have in the past. But what about now? As the Heat remain in the Kevin Durant mix, Ethan Skolnick and Bryan Fonseca evaluate the approach as it applies to this and other situations.

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The Miami Heat have been prioritizing availability of late, which played a role in the breakup with Jimmy Butler. But trade target Kevin Durant has missed time also. Ethan Skolnick is joined by Digital Adel and Eternal Bast to discuss their concerns about Durant's health going forward.

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Kevin Durant remains elite as an offensive player, but it's mostly from the outside these days. He doesn't get to the rim or the line like he once did. Are the Miami Heat capable of building a top 10 offense around him and Tyler Herro, another who is best from the perimeter? Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo evaluate.

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Memphis made a stunning trade Sunday, dealing Desmond Bane for four first round picks (with other contracts included). Ethan Skolnick invites Bryan Fonseca to discuss the possible ramifications for the Miami Heat -- relative to the Kevin Durant pursuit, Orlando's place in the East and even Tyler Herro's value.

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What does it mean that the Miami Heat are working out so many players that aren't projected to be drafted? Digital Adel joins Ethan Skolnick to assess some of the under-the-radar prospects the Heat have explored.

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As we continue monitoring the latest developments in the Kevin Durant trade discussions, we predict what Durant would look like with the current core. Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk on Durant's fit with Bam, with Herro and with the possible role players.

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As the Miami Heat continue to be among the teams in discussions with the Phoenix Suns about Kevin Durant, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander touch on some recent narratives about Durant's current ability, the comparisons to the 2004 acquisition of Shaquille O'Neal.... and also about whether the Heat can find anyone as impactful as Durant in the next year.

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The Miami Heat would prefer not to do it, but will they have a choice if they really want to acquire Kevin Durant from Phoenix? Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss the latest reports on Durant, and how far the Heat should go to make it happen.

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We don't know whether the Miami Heat will keep the pick. But if they do, who does Brady Hawk think should (or will) their attention? Ben Saraf is one. Ethan Skolnick hosts. 

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We don't expect the Miami Heat to do much wheeling and dealing on draft night, because they usually don't. But what about teams like the Spurs, Jazz and 76ers? Digital Adel joins Ethan Skolnick to share his list of likely traders.

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ESPN reported that the Miami Heat are one of five teams in on Kevin Durant at the moment. We expected that, but it does raise a question: should the Miami Heat sign Durant to the $120 million extension he seeks if they acquire him? Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss the pros and cons. 

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