The Miami Heat, even without Jimmy Butler, exploded for 76 points against the Magic.... and somehow still lost to Orlando. by getting outscored 37-8 in the fourth. What happened? Who was to blame? Ethan, Alex and Brady survey the wreckage. Sponsors: C-ArmAndStaffing.com, RealEstateShoppeFL.com and InsuranceByLinnette.com and Underdog Fantasy Join u…

Greg Sylvander and Digital Adel break down all the action from tonight's game between the OKC Thunder and the Miami Heat. Unfortunately Jimmy Butler exited with an illness. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, RealEstateShoppeFL.com, C-ArmAndStaffing.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere. Get exclusive insider inf…

As All-Star voting opens, Tyler Herro is making a name around the NBA. Today, he was put at #10 on NBA.com's NBA Ladder. So what are his chances of being a first-team All-Star? Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss the new All-Star format, and evaluate the option East options. Is it possible Bam Adebayo or Jimmy Butler get in instead of Herro, …

Jaime Jaquez Jr. had a strong rookie season.... but all of his metrics are down in his second season. Why is that happening? Fatigue? Injury? Scouting reports? Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk examine what's been off with a player the Miami Heat need to progress. Sponsors: Underdog (five) and BettorEdge.com (5RSN) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord …

With Jimmy Butler coming off a huge game, and his name still in the news, Ethan Skolnick presents another path for the Miami Heat to keep him long-term. Also, Ethan and Alex Toledo discuss the reality of the Bradley Beal contract, and why it doesn't make sense for Miami. Sponsors: EricRubenstein.com and Underdog (five) Join us on our Off The Floor …

Terry Rozier has now spent 10 games as a reserve, after 12 as a starter, but it seems like he's still trying to find his right role. Is there hope for it this season? And if not, how do the Miami Heat proceed, on the court or maybe in the trade market? Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss Rozier's recent play. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five) a…

Jimmy Butler had a triple-double, in one of his most dynamic performances of the past two regular seasons, but the Miami Heat squandered an 8-point lead in overtime and lost to hot-shooting Detroit. Ethan, Alex and Brady went live to evaluate what went wrong, which included more poor play from a couple of key bench players and an inefficient night …

December 15 marks the time for more players around the NBA to become trade-eligible. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander assess the Miami Heat's draft pick stash, review what happened to the picks lost, and project what it means for their strategy now. Sponsors: BettorEdge.com (5RSN) and PrizePicks.com (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord serv…

Matt and Major discuss how Miami Heat first-round pick Kel'el Ware looked in his two games for the Sioux Falls Skyforce. Sponsors: PrizePicks (click here for $50 instantly when you play $5 at signup: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/FIVE) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere. Get exclusive insider information, al…

As the workweek ends, Ethan Skolnick offers the latest update on the Jimmy Butler saga, an update quite different from what national outlets have perpetuated the last few days. But before that, Greg Sylvander and Ethan discuss the Heat's Friday trade of center Thomas Bryant, and what it means for others on the roster. Sponsors: Underdog Fantasy (fi…

The Miami Heat got strong contributions from Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro, while also getting energy and production off the bench from Dru Smith and Niko Jovic. The HEAT completed a 1st half comeback to take control of the game and defeat the Toronto Raptors 114-104. Greg Sylvander, Digital Adel & Major Passons break down all the action. Join us on …

After Jimmy Butler's agent blasted ESPN on Twitter, Ethan Skolnick assesses the latest developments in the Butler contract/trade saga, and how real anything is. Then he and Brady Hawk assess Butler's play of late, and how the "noise" may affect him or the Miami Heat as they resume their schedule against Toronto. Finally, Ethan hosts Javier Iglesias…

The Miami Heat are on a winning streak, and Dru Smith has been one of the reasons, bringing a defensive mindset to the second unit. Dru joins Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo to speak about his journey from not knowing if he'd be a Division I college player to feeling he can handle an NBA rotation spot. Sponsors: Underdog Fantasy (FIVE) Join us on ou…

Shams Charania of ESPN had a report about the Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler that got everyone riled up Tuesday. But was there really anything new? And is there anything imminent? Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo try to put it in perspective Sponsors: BettorEdge.com (5RSN) and Water Cleanup of Florida Join us on our Off The Floor Discord s…

This morning ESPN dropped a "Shams Bomb" that the Miami Heat are shopping JimmyButler to teams across the NBA. His agent Bernie Lee has indicated that Jimmy is open to the Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks, and the Golden State Warriors. How will this impact the Heat? Would it make Mavs Warriors or Rockets contenders? Sean Rochester is joined by Et…

Dru Smith has been inserted into the rotation and the results have been excellent, especially defensively. Can he carve out a permanent role? And over whom? Ethan and Alex discuss. Sponsors: RealEstateShoppeFL.com and Underdog Fantasy (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere. Get exclusive insider information, a…

Tyler Herro was the best player on the floor, as the Heat faced the team with the best record in basketball at the Kasaya Center on Sunday evening.The Miami HEAT won 1122-113 over the Cleveland Cavaliers in what has amounted to a third straight victory for Miami. Greg Sylvander, Digital Adel & Major Passons break down all the action. Sponsors: Insu…

The Heat's top three players made 26 of 40 shots and did everything else well in a win over the Phoenix Suns that also showcased Duncan Robinson, Haywood Highsmith and Dru Smith in their roles. Ethan, Greg and Major went live to discuss. Sponsors: C-ArmAndStaffing.com, InsuranceByLinnette.com and RealEstateShoppeFL.com Join us on our Off The Floor …

Ethan and Alex go over all the different outcomes for Jimmy Butler’s contract situation. What teams would be interested, how likely is it to happen vs. him opting in or out of his contracts after this season. Sponsors: Underdog Fantasy (FIVE), EricRubenstein.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere. Get exclusive i…

Tyler Herro probably won't hit seven threes in a quarter again anytime soon, but he's done plenty else right this season. Can he sustain it as defenses focus on him more? Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk discuss his evolution and his All-Star chances. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five) and Water Cleanup of Florida Join us on our Off The Floor Discord ser…

Tyler Herro led Miami with 31 points, 21 in the 3rd quarter, in a 134-93 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers at the Kasaya Center on Wednesday night. The team tied for three-point field goals made, assists and had the 3rd largest margin of victory ever in Heat history. Greg Sylvander, Major Passons and Digital Adel break down all the action on this…

Sean Rochester, Timothy Bain and Digital Adel with their weekly show on the Five Reasons YouTube channel. Sponsors: EricRubenstein.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere. Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans! https://t.co/izwgN0S…

We hear a lot of fans talking about going young? But what does that mean, and when should it happen? Is it just about trading Jimmy Butler? Or can the Miami Heat accomplish it with bigger roles for certain players, at the expense of some vets? Ethan and Alex discuss. Sponsors: Underdog (FIVE) and UBreakWheelFix.com Join us on our Off The Floor Disc…

The Heat were without Jimmy Butler, and the Celtics were without three core players, but the result was predictable regardless. Bam Adebayo struggled again from the field, and this time Tyler Herro couldn't save Miami. Ethan, Greg and Brady reflect on the massive chasm between the two franchises at the moment. Sponsors: C-ArmAndStaffing.com, RealEs…

RJ Barrett made 15 of 20 shots and the Miami Heat waited too long to get serious in a bad road loss to the Raptors. With the Heat now at 9-9, and an impossible schedule ahead, and Jimmy Butler limping again, where is all this going? Ethan, Brady and Alex went live. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, RealEstateShoppeFL.com, C-ArmAndStaffing.com Join…

The Miami Heat are 9-8 entering Sunday's game against Toronto, about what most expected. But fans don't seem particularly optimistic. Ethan Skolnick and Eternal Bast evaluate the expectations as well as the reality. Sponsors: Underdog (FIVE) and Water Cleanup of Florida Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere. Get exc…

Jimmy Butler finished with 26 points, 6 assists and 2 rebounds, while Bam Adebayo chipped in with a triple double of 14 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. The Heat led most of the 2nd half to claim the victory 121-111 over the Toronto Raptors to improve to 9-8 on the season. Greg Sylvander, Sean Rochester & Eternal Bast break down the action and d…

The Miami Heat blew a big lead to a bad team (Charlotte) but Tyler Herro made enough plays at the end to escape with a win. Ethan, Greg and Brady highlight Herro's play, Jimmy Butler's weird night, Bam Adebayo's continued passivity offensively.... and a host of other issues (Jaquez, Jovic, Rozier) that made this feel like a hollow victory. Sponsors…

The Miami Heat made a valiant effort to compete against the Milwaukee Bucks after getting down by as many as 22 points, yet ultimately came up short 106-103 at Kasaya Center. Greg Sylvander, Eternal Bast & Digital Adel breakdown all the action. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, RealEstateShoppeFL.com, C-ArmAndStaffing.com Join us on our Off The Fl…

Jimmy Butler is coming off his two most explosive scoring games of the season. How do his stats measure up with past seasons? And is this enough for the Miami Heat? Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk look at how Butler's role is evolving. Sponsors: Underdog Fantasy (code: FIVE) and UBreakWheelFix.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the m…

Jimmy Butler -- with help from Pelle Larsson and Alec Burks late -- was the star in an overtime win against Luka-less Dallas. Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Major Passons discuss the ways in which Butler got his numbers, and what the late-game rotation changes mean for upcoming contests. Sponsors: RealEstateShoppeFL.com, InsuranceByLinnette.com…

In a two-part episode, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss the upcoming Miami Heat schedule, and then look at Terry Rozier's struggles and how the team can get him going. And what it means if they can't. Sponsors: Underdog Fantasy (code: FIVE) and Water Cleanup of Florida Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere.…

A new ESPN list put Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro at No. 20 in the NBA in terms of trios. Seems low, based on what they've accomplished. But Ethan and Alex use it as an opportunity to ask why the three aren't putting up great numbers together. Sponsors: Underdog Fantasy (FIVE) and UBreakWheelFix.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord …

Erik Spoelstra went back to some comfort food in Terry Rozier's absence, inserting Duncan Robinson and Haywood Highsmith as starters. Will they stay there with Tyler Herro, Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo, and what does it mean for the bench? Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk look at the mechanics of all of it. Sponsors: Underdog Fantasy (FIVE) and EricRu…

It wasn't supposed to be a strong NBA draft this June, but a few rookies (including Jared McCain and Dalton Knecht) are breaking out. Ethan Skolnick is joined by Eternal and Adel to look back at the thinking behind taking Kel'el Ware, and if his lack of playing time early is any concern. Sponsors: Underdog Fantasy (FIVE) and UBreakWheelFix.com Join…

Sean Rochester and Timothy Bain are joined by Mateo Mayorga to discuss if the 76ers & Bucks are done, Cavs & Celtics, as well as some early favorites for NBA awards Sponsors: PrizePicks (FIVE), EricRubenstein.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere. Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insig…

Matt Hanifan and Major Passons recap the 2nd week of the Skyforce season. Sponsors: PrizePicks (FIVE) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere. Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans! https://t.co/izwgN0SEt6 (Scroll down after clicking).…

The Miami Heat enter a mini-break at 6-7 in a jumbled Eastern Conference, coming off a win against the 76ers that featured strong play from both Jimmy Butler and Tyler Herro. But what is the upside with this build? Jorge Sedano (of ESPN) joins Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk for his views on a team he still follows closely. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (…

Jimmy Butler was back and looked great. Butler played a balanced game, posting a robust 30 point, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Tyler Herro, Duncan Robinson and SURPRISE Dru Smith also contributed to Miami's 106-89 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night at the Kasaya Center. Greg Sylvander, Sean Rochester & Major Passons recap the action.…

Tyler Herro had 19 in the fourth quarter, but it wasn't enough, as Myles Turner and the rest of the Pacers' frontcourt took Miami apart. Ethan, Greg, Alex and Brady went live to interact with fans, as Terry Rozier had another rough night, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. was injured. Sponsors: C-ArmAndStaffing.com, RealEstateShoppeFL.com and InsuranceByLinnett…

Greg, Alex & Brady go over a huge all-around game for Bam, the Heat's offense (or Pacers' lack of defense), along with strong performances down the line for the Heat. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, RealEstateShoppeFL.com, C-ArmAndStaffing.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stat…

Before a two-game set for the Miami Heat the equally disappointing Pacers, Ethan Skolnick and Sean Rochester discuss how the East’s slow start (with the exception of Cleveland) affects Miami. Also, a segment of Talking Shoppe with Javier of RealEstateShoppeFL.com Sponsor: BettorEdge.com (5RSN) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclus…

Tyler Herro is off to a remarkable start to the 2024-25 season, and the Heat are 4-6. In this case, correlation is not causation. Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Naveen Ganglani discuss what Herro's emergence means for the totality of the roster and for the future -- and how the Heat can maximize it right now. Sponsors: Underdog Fantasy (FIVE), …

Sean Rochester andTimothy Bain are joined by guest Royal Shepherd to discuss the NBA after one month. What players have stood out? Which teams are for real? Who is in danger? Sponsors: EricRubenstein.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out …

In today's episode, Matt Hanifan and Major Passons discuss what stood out to them in the Sioux Falls Skyforce's first game of the season. Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans! https://t.co/izwgN0SEt6 (Scroll down after c…

Tyler Herro scored 40, including what should have been a game-winner, and yet the Miami Heat lost by two in Detroit. Why? They gave up a dunk and then called a timeout they didn't have. What happened? Ethan, Alex and Brady try to make sense of it. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, C-ArmAndStaffing.com, RealEstateShoppeFL.com Join us on our Off The…

You'll never believe whose numbers Tyler Herro's look similar to, so far this season. Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss the evolution of Herro's game, what it means for this team and what it means for his Miami Heat future. Sponsors: Underdog Fantasy and EricRubenstein.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider info…

Without Jimmy Butler and with little offensively again from Bam Adebayo, the Miami Heat rode strong defense and a stellar play call to a surprise win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Ethan, Alex, Brady and Greg wrap it up, and look ahead. Sponsors: C-ArmAndStaffing.com, RealEstateShoppeFL.com and InsuranceByLinnette.com Join us on our Off The Fl…

Jimmy Butler will miss another game in Minnesota, this time after spraining an ankle, and it's unclear if Jaime Jaquez Jr. (illness) will be ready to play. Seems like a chance for Terry Rozier to do more than he's done. Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk discuss what's needed now. Sponsors: Underdog Fantasy (five) and UBreakWheelFix.com Join us on our O…

A lot of worst case scenarios, as the Heat get rolled in Denver as usual. This time, they lose Jimmy Butler just seven minutes in, and Bam Adebayo and Terry Rozier's struggles do them in -- even with strong offensive games from Tyler Herro and Duncan Robinson. Ethan, Greg and Alex went live after the loss. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, RealEst…