Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

While the Miami Heat dealt four players for Giannis, they managed to keep a core role player out of the deal. Now, could they get even more from Pelle Larsson? Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk think another jump is coming.

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Biscayne Klay was introduced Tuesday, as Klay Thompson spoke to the media in Miami for the first time, alongside Erik Spoelstra. Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss the presser, and how Thompson sees his fit.

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Now that the Miami Heat have their veteran shooters, Brady Hawk joins Ethan Skolnick to project which one starts over the other, and why. 

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When the Heat built around superstars in 2004 and 2011, they won 59 and 58 games, respectively. Is this team positioned to do the same? Or is the East too loaded now? Ethan Skolnick and Eternal Bast project.

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Now that the Heat added Klay Thompson, most are saying they have enough shooting, even though they might have already. But here's where this collection of shooters could place in Heat history, if all goes right. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander host.

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It's always seemed possible that Klay Thompson would land in Miami... due to his affinity to the city and his ties to the nearby Bahamas. Timothy Bain joins Ethan Skolnick to give Klay's backstory.

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We told you to expect it at some point, and Friday was the day. The Heat will be signing Klay Thompson after he clears waivers following a Dallas buyout. This puts a capper on the offseason, for the most part. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander sum it all up.

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There's always one... or two. Which of the East's top 10 projected teams has the most bust potential? Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander go through the list of teams that will most likely be in the Heat's way.

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Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo talk about the possibility of Miami filling out the roster with one of the centers who has been hanging around the team of late.

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Will the starters finish for the Heat this season? We know Bam and Giannis will. But what about the others? Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk take an early look at the options to close out games.

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It's a fact of NBA life that players get hurt. The Heat certainly know this. Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo go down the list of current Heat players, and how Miami would compensate for the loss of each for an extended period.

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If you follow the Twitter account @MiamiClutchPE, you know that fan is passionate about the Miami Heat. He joins Ethan Skolnick to tell the story of keeping his promise to visit Greece, after the Miami Heat traded for Giannis Antetokounmpo. 

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Giannis. Jokic. Wemby. Luka. SGA. Where is Giannis now, nearing age 32, in the pecking order of NBA elite? Ethan Skolnick and Eternal Bast host.

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It's looking increasingly likely that the Heat will allow young players to compete for at least the 14th roster spot -- in addition to the open two-way slot. Ethan Skolnick and Digital Adel handicap the competition. 

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The Heat haven't been feared in a while, but maybe that changes some this season. Giannis Antetokounmpo's comments and the personalities of several players suggest that Miami will have more edge than in recent seasons. Ethan and Greg host.

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We know the full slate of games now -- and the Miami Heat will be on national television 25 times. Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk give their first impressions of Miami's 82-game schedule. 

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As the NBA schedule continues to leak out, the Heat find out who is in their NBA Cup bracket -- and it's not easy. Plus, Ethan and Greg discuss the Laker sale and Russell Westbrook's retirement announcement.

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Well, the Miami Heat must matter again. Ethan was wrong; they're getting a Christmas Day game, against the Celtics. They're also facing Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves on opening night. Ethan and Alex dig into the two matchups. 

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After getting Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Miami Heat would seem poised for a return to Christmas Day -- and a lot of time on the national TV slate. But will it actually happen? As the schedule is released starting Tuesday, we will see how the league and TV execs view this team. Ethan and Greg host. 

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With 5 members of the Heat rotation now playing elsewhere, Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo look at what they've all said since leaving (via trade or free agency), who will hurt the Heat most in matchups this season, and who has the best future. 

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If the Miami Heat don't add a proven scorer such as DeMar DeRozan, will they be able to generate enough offense -- especially when Giannis Antetokounmpo sits? Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk assess what's needed, and where it might come from.

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The Miami Heat are still holding three roster spots open -- and while we believe one would be for a bought-out Klay Thompson -- they still could sign veteran scorer DeMar DeRozan. Ethan and Alex explore why they haven't yet, and whether they will regret it if DeRozan goes elsewhere.

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Well, this was an interesting take. The Ringer has the Miami Heat, with Giannis Antetokounmpo, finishing 11th in the East, worse than last season. Is this really possible? Ethan and Alex look at the rankings. 

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When the Heat get a star-level player, that player tends to excel immediately. Where will Giannis Antetokounmpo's first Heat season rank compared to some other greats? Ethan and Greg project.

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Ryan Conwell was a player the Miami Heat targeted in the 2nd round of the NBA draft back in June. They traded up to draft Conwell. Greg Sylvander & Digital Adel discuss Conwell’s strengths and how he may find a way to get into the rotation at some point next season. 

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As the Heat embark on the Giannis era, Ethan Skolnick and Eternal Bast look back at builds around Alonzo Mourning, LeBron James, Shaquille O'Neal, Jimmy Butler and others -- and assess whether his one will be as successful immediately.

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He came to the Heat after some early career struggles, but now Davion Mitchell is a Miami Heat necessity for this season. Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk look at all the ways that Mitchell will be needed for Miami to succeed.

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We close out our series on how the Miami Heat matches up against the Eastern Conference by profiling four teams that will contend for the playoffs. Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo host.

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As he received the Social Justice Award on Sunday, Miami Heat captain spoke to Brendan Tobin and others about the Miami Heat roster. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander dig into his comments.

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With roster spots left to fill, and two months until training camp, Ethan Skolnick and Eternal Bast go through what still might be worrisome -- starting with what the team would look like if Giannis misses time. 

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Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo continue the matchup series by evaluating how the new-look Heat will counter the Celtics after an odd offseason in Boston.

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The Miami Heat scored a lot more points last season, but it didn’t necessarily come at an efficient clip and it didn’t result in more wins. 

Enter Giannis Antetokounmpo. Turning defense into transition offense projects to be a key Heat strength spearheaded by Giannis, Bam and others. Greg Sylvander & Geo Valdez discuss how it might look for Miami in transition and the best lineup combinations to expect next season. 

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The Magic and the Raptors crushed the Heat last season, with size and length. Is Miami better equipped now? Ethan and Brady continue our match-up series.

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We continue our series by exploring the offensive and defensive matchups between the Giannis-led Miami Heat and the defending champs from New York. Is this a tougher matchup than Philadelphia? Ethan and Alex host.

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We start a new series breaking down how the Miami Heat will handle some of the better teams -- and how those teams will handle them. First up for Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo.... LeBron, Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Greg and Alex go over the reasons why Zach LaVine might become a buyout candidate for the Sacramento Kings at some point. Also, how it would work, how he would fit, and all the different ways this connects to their rumored interest in Klay Thompson and DeMar DeRozan.

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As the Heat look to fill at least two of their final three roster spots, Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk focus on two possible adds -- Klay Thompson (whom Ethan has signaled for a while, pending a buyout) and DeMar DeRozan, who is a free agent.

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With some time to report and reflect, Ethan Skolnick gives more background on LeBron James choosing not to go to the Miami Heat -- and go to Philadelphia instead. Also, will the Heat act quickly now... or wait to add to the roster? Greg Sylvander joins.

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After LeBron James chose the 76ers, Miami has roster spots to fill. Will it be DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine, Klay Thompson or someone else. Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo assess the options.

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Well, it's over. At last. LeBron James will NOT be re-joining the Miami Heat. Instead he will be a Philadelphia 76er. Ethan Skolnick is joined by Philadelphia resident Sean Rochester to get into why, and what now.

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