The Intersection is a platform that provides a behind the scenes look at the challenges, triumphs, and minds of people early in their careers in the technology space who are having a massive impact on society today and our future. Devin is a female product manager in technology who has lived and worked all over the world. She is a top ranked performer at Intuit, a global fintech company with numerous awards including Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Work,” Fortune’s “Most Admired Software Compani ...
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Ethan Skolnick hosts a daily insider Miami Heat/NBA podcast -- ”best sports podcast of 2020 by Miami New Times -- with Alex Toledo, Greg Sylvander and prominent player, media and team guests. Flagship of @5ReasonsSports network at FiveReasonsSports.com.
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Joe Cronin vs. the Miami Heat: The Moleskin Review
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It hasn't quite been a year since Blazers GM Joe Cronin shunned the Miami Heat and traded Dame Lillard to Milwaukee and then Jrue Holiday to Boston. Did he really get a great deal? Or did it blow up in his face? And did he ultimately do the Miami Heat a favor? Sponsors: Jerseys305.com and BettorEdge.com (5RSN) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord s…
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Miami Heat: Breaking down the 2024-25 schedule
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The NBA released the schedule for the season… and Ethan Skolnick says the Miami Heat need to capitalize on a soft open. He and Brady Hawk go through all the details. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com and PrizePicks (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF …
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In another episode suggested by our Off the Floor channel, Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk discuss whether the Miami Heat ultimately need a true floor general point guard, whether that's an outdated concept, and how close Terry Rozier can come. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five) and Water Cleanup of Florida Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! G…
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Is it still Winning or Misery for Pat Riley's Miami Heat?
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After a relatively quiet offseason, and entering the sixth season of the Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo build, some Miami Heat fans are wondering if Pat Riley at age 79 still lives by his "winning or misery" quote. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander explore the topic, in the context of what Riley has done, hasn't done and may do. Sponsors: PrizePicks.…
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Miami Heat: What can Tyler Herro take from Devin Booker's Olympics?
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Tyler Herro has long been compared to Devin Booker, even by some in the Miami Heat organization. Booker just played a reduced -- but still major -- role in Team USA's gold medal. What can Tyler Herro take from what Booker did, and apply? Ethan, Brady and Alex discuss. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, PrizePicks (FIVE) Join us on our Off The Floor…
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The Force (bonus): Contract news and Skyforce 3x3 team
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In today's episode Matt and Major talk about the recent contract news surrounding the Skyforce and then draft and discuss what a 3x3 team made up of only Skyforce players would look like. 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 …
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USA vs. The World: Who would win in basketball?
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Now that Ethan Skolnick (USA) and Greg Sylvander (World) have picked their teams, Bryan Fonseca visits the podcast to decide which team would win -- with a couple of adjustments. Is the World just too big for America? Sponsors: BettorEdge.com (5RSN), Water Cleanup of Florida Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider informa…
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Now that the Olympics are over, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander put some perspective on the growth of the world game by drafting players who were born in the US and elsewhere. In the next episode, Bryan Fonseca will declare a winner. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, PrizePicks.com (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusiv…
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Gold! Spoelstra, Bam USA return as champions
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The USA beat France in the gold medal game behind Steph Curry and LeBron James. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss the achievement and what it means for Erik Spoelstra and Bam Adebayo as well. Sponsored by: PrizePicks (five) and Water Cleanup of Florida Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along wit…
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NBA's Most Influential: Who will it be after LeBron James & Steph Curry?
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After watching LeBron James and Stephen Curry lead Team USA to the Olympic finals, Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk debate who has been more influential.... and who is next? Wemby? Edwards? Luka? Someone else? Sponsors: BettorEdge.com (5RSN), PrizePicks.com (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along wi…
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Comeback! Team USA rallies to final behind Curry, LeBron
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After trailing by double digits for much of the game, Team USA stormed back in the fourth quarter behind the old guys -- LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant. Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Sean Rochester recap the comeback against Serbia, and look ahead to the Final against France. Sponsors: PrizePicks (FIVE), InsuranceByLinnette.com Join u…
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Miami Heat: How can Spoelstra generate offense with roster?
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We pull another topic from our Off the Floor subscription server, as Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk discuss how Erik Spoelstra can find more scoring with the players he has. Sponsors: BettorEdge.com (5RSN), PrizePicks.com (five) and Water Cleanup of Florida Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with up…
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Can anyone beat LeBron, Durant & Team USA?
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After Team USA advanced to the semifinals to face Nikola Jokic and Serbia, Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo review the remaining field -- and the performances of all the Team USA players so far. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five), InsuranceByLinnette.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/s…
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Miami Heat: Who will lead in scoring? Bam? Butler? Herro?
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Jimmy Butler and Tyler Herro tied for the Miami Heat lead in scoring last season. Will one of them lead again? Or will it be someone else, like Bam Adebayo, Terry Rozier or a wild card? And how will the Heat benefit most? Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander give their top-fives. Sponsors: BettorEdge.com (5RSN), Water Cleanup of Florida Join us on our…
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Miami Heat: Is Tyler Herro's contract fair?
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Miami Heat fans like to complain about contracts, especially with the team trying to stay under the second apron. In that light, Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo go through the list of 2024-25 season salaries in the NBA to see where Tyler Herro fits... and whether it's fair based on his production and potential. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, Pri…
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Miami Heat: Projecting the 9-man rotation
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Will it be Kel'el Ware? Josh Richardson? Alec Burks? Kevin Love? Pelle Larsson? Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk project how Erik Spoelstra will deploy his player in 2024-25. Sponsors: Water Clean Up of Florida, BettorEdge (5RSN) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the …
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Miami Heat: What can Spoelstra learn from the Olympics?
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Erik Spoelstra likes to take ideas from other coaches and players. Now he's been around some of the best in the world again, as part of Team USA. What can he gain from the experience that might translate to the court for the Miami Heat this season? Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, PrizePicks.com (five) J…
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Miami Heat: What can the bigs improve? (Part 3 of 3)
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In the third part of a three part series, Ethan, Alex and Brady look at the 5 primary bigs on the Miami Heat roster, and what each can add to help the team most. Sponsors: PrizePicks (FIVE), BettorEdge (5RSN) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang…
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Miami Heat: The Bam glowup is happening for Team USA
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Bam Adebayo played 21 minutes and led all USA scorers in the team's win against South Sudan. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander on what Adebayo is doing in France, and how it may manifest with the Miami Heat this season. Sponsors: Water Cleanup of Florida, PrizePicks.com (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider infor…
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Miami Heat: What can their wings (Butler, Jaquez) get better at? (Part 2 of 3)
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In the second part of a three-part series, Ethan, Alex and Brady identify what Jimmy Butler, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and the rest of the wings can improve to most help the Miami Heat this season. Sponsors: PrizePicks (Five), BettorEdge (5RSN) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights …
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Miami Heat: What can the guards improve? (Part 1 of 3)
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In the first of a three part series, Ethan, Alex and Brady identify the one thing that Tyler Herro, Terry Rozier, Duncan Robinson, Alec Burks and Josh Richardson can improve to help the Miami Heat the most. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, PrizePicks.com (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along …
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Miami Heat: Bam, Jovic debut in the Olympics
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Team USA opened with Serbia in the Olympic tournament, and things went very differently for Bam Adebayo and his Miami Heat teammate Nikola Jovic. Ethan, Alex and Brady review their openers, which went very differently. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five), InsuranceByLinnette.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider informa…
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On Tua's extension, and the parallels to Jimmy Butler
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Tua Tagovailoa got his extension from the Miami Dolphins ($212 million!). It doesn't appear Jimmy Butler will get his (or even now wants his) from the Miami Heat. Ethan, Greg and Alex discuss the parallels between their situations, and what this season with Butler will be like. Sponsors: Valvoline.com, BettorEdge.com (5RSN) Join us on our Off The F…
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Miami Heat: What will be the Bam lessons?
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Bam Adebayo will be playing with Joel Embiid and Anthony Davis, and against some of the NBA's better bigs, like Nikola Jovic, in the Olympics. Ethan, Alex and Brady discuss what he might learn and bring back to Miami. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five), Water Cleanup of Florida Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider informa…
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Team USA preview: What will they get from Bam and others?
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With the Olympics coming up, Bryan Fonseca joins Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander to discuss the prospects for Team USA, and how Bam Adebayo will complement LeBron James, Steph Curry and others. Also, which countries are the biggest threats. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, BettorEdge.com (5RSN) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get e…
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Miami Heat: J-Rich? Love? Burks? Which vet plays most?
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The Heat have three role players in their 30s, two holdovers and one newcomer. Ethan and Alex discuss who will play most, and least. Sponsors: C-ArmAndStaffing.com, Valvoline.com (promo links below) 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 …
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Miami Heat: Summer League champs... and lessons learned
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The Miami Heat rallied to win the summer league championship with a basket by rookie Pelle Larsson, one of the many who have impressed. So where do these players go from here? How will the Heat use them? Ethan Skolnick is joined by Brady Hawk and Eternal Bast. Sponsors: Water CleanUp of Florida, PrizePicks (FIVE) Join us on our Off The Floor Discor…
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Miami Heat: Into the Summer League finals, with decisions looming
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The Miami Heat's summer league team rallied to beat Golden State and advance to play Memphis in Monday's final. Ethan, Alex and Greg award Isaiah Stevens a two-way spot, and discuss where Kel'el Ware and Pelle Larsson stand in their development. Sponsors: Valvoline.com (promo links below), PrizePicks.com (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord …
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Miami Heat: The possibilities of Bam, Jovic and Ware
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There's been good news with the Miami Heat's young frontcourt players lately, including Bam Adebayo's stellar play with Team USA, Nikola Jovic's clearance to play for Serbia in the Olympics and Kel'el Ware's continued progression at Summer League. Ethan, Greg and Brady look at what they can bring to the Heat this season in various combinations. Spo…
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The Force (Bonus): First 3 Summer League games
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In today's episode, Matt Hanifan and @MajorPassons discuss who stood out after the first 3 Heat summer league games and who they think will earn the two-way contracts. Sponsor: PrizePicks (FIVE) 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 othe…
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Miami Heat: Is the future better than the present?
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There's been some positive developments the past couple of weeks, from Bam Adebayo's breakout on Team USA to Jaime Jaquez starring for the Select Team to the play of the summer league as a whole. Ethan, Alex and Greg discuss those -- and what it means for the present and future. Sponsors: C-ArmAndStaffing.com and BettorEdge.com (5RSN) Join us on ou…
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Keshad Johnson interview: "My impact to the team is my heart"
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Keshad Johnson looks like another undrafted find for the Miami Heat. Johnson spoke with Ethan Skolnick, Brady Hawk and Alex Toledo about his workout with the team, how he sees his role and more. Sponsors: Valvoline.com (promo links below) and PrizePicks.com (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along…
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Miami Heat: Would they regret cutting Josh Christopher, Isaiah Stevens?
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The Miami Heat's summer league team is rolling, and Josh Christopher and Isaiah Stevens have been two of the reasons. Should Miami reshuffle its two-way slots to accommodate? Ethan, Alex and Brady discuss. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, PrizePicks.com (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along w…
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Miami Heat: How can Rozier and Herro work?
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We've looked at the negatives, but what are the possible positives? How can Erik Spoelstra maximize what Terry Rozier and Tyler Herro do best, to play them a lot together? Ethan, Brady and Alex look at the options. Sponsors: Valvoline (promo links below), PrizePicks.com (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider infor…
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Miami Heat: Jaquez in summer league, Jovic out of Olympics?
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Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk discuss two of the Miami Heat's core young players. What to expect from Jaime Jaquez Jr. in summer league? And how bad is Niko Jovic's injury? Sponsors: BettorEdge.com (5RSN), InsuranceByLinnette.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from t…
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Miami Heat: Should the organization share more info?
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It's been frustrating to the Miami Heat that a lot of incorrect information has been spread this offseason. So, should they share more and fill the vacuum themselves? Or stick with their organizational philosophy since Pat Riley arrived? Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (FIVE), Valvoline (promo links below) Join u…
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Miami Heat: Who's stood out in summer league?
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The Heat have finished their summer league schedule in California and now head to Las Vegas. Ethan, Alex and Brady talk about Kel'el Ware and others and have they have done. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five), InsuranceByLinnette.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from …
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Miami Heat: What must break right, to be in top 6?
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Now that the transaction season has slowed down, can the Miami Heat avoid the play-in this season? Is it mostly about Jimmy Butler? Tyler Herro? The young players? Or something else? Ethan, Alex and Greg handicap the East as it stands. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five), Water Cleanup of Florida Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusi…
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Miami Heat: Highsmith signs, so what's rotation now?
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Haywood Highsmith is back, as we expected, and will play a role for the 2023-24. With the Heat roster basically set for now, what should the starting lineup and rotation be? Ethan, Alex and Greg throw out their ideas. Sponsors: Valvoline (links below), C-ArmAndStaffing.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider informati…
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Miami Heat: What should their final (?) move be?
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We didn't expect the Miami Heat to do a lot in free agency, and now it appears they're down to one final move -- at least until the season starts. Should they just re-sign Haywood Highsmith? Or get someone from the outside like Tyus Jones or Josh Okogie. Ethan, Alex and Brady assess the options. Sponsors: Valvoline.com (promotional links below), Pr…
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Miami Heat: Caleb Martin is a 76er.... for less
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After Caleb Martin signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, Ethan Skolnick details why he ended up with a lesser deal after turning down what the Miami Heat offered. Greg and Alex also host, and they all preview summer league, which starts tonight. Sponsors: Valvoline, Water Cleanup of Florida Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive i…
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Miami Heat: A message to aggregators... and a summer league preview
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After Ethan gets something off his chest -- about the poor aggregation of his recent comments about the CBA -- he and Brady Hawk break down the Heat's summer league roster. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, PrizePicks.com (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from t…
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What's really happening with the Miami Heat: Martin, DeRozan, more
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There have been a lot of reports and a lot of frustration, as the MIami Heat haven't done much to make themselves contenders this offseason so far. Ethan Skolnick presents all the latest information in context, about Caleb Martin, Haywood Highsmith, DeMar DeRozan, Donovan Mitchell and more. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, PrizePicks.com (five) J…
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Miami Heat: DeRozan rumors fly as Alec Burks and Thomas Bryant are signed
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Greg, Alex and @EternalBast briefly go over the recent DeMar DeRozan rumors before addressing the re-signing of Thomas Bryant before they eventually picked up free agent Alec Burks, both on veteran minimum deals. Sponsors: Water CleanUp of Florida & PrizePicks (FIVE) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, al…
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Miami Heat: Mitchell stays with Cavs; time for reset?
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It didn't take as long as Dame Lillard did, but the news was almost as disappointing. Donovan Mitchell is signing an extension with the Cavaliers, taking him off the market. So what do the Miami Heat do now? Reset? Rebuild? Ethan Skolnick and Sean Rochester assess. Sponsors: C-ArmAndStaffing.com, PrizePicks.com (five) Join us on our Off The Floor D…
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Miami Heat: Keeping Kevin Love, as Paul George goes to Philly
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In our first post free agency opening update, Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk discuss the Heat's retention of Kevin Love, the waiting game on Haywood Highsmith and the 76ers' big splash with Paul George. Sponsors: BettorEdge.com (5RSN), PrizePicks.com (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with up…
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Miami Heat: What NBA free agents are interesting?
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The Miami Heat are not exactly flush with cash (under the second apron) as free agency starts, but are there are some players who might fall to the minimum? And does the free agent list suggest the need for a trade instead? Ethan, Alex and Greg continue to get you ready for transaction season. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com and BettorEdge.com (5…
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Miami Heat: On the futures of Martin, Highsmith, Love, more
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As free agency approaches, Ethan, Greg and Alex discuss the latest developments on the Miami Heat's own free agents --- starting with Caleb Martin and Kevin Love. Sponsors: Autograph (code: five), WCUFL.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 o…
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Miami Heat: Where they stand, entering free agency
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Now that the NBA Draft is over, and free agency is beginning, how are the Miami Heat positioned? And what should they do now? Ethan Skolnick and Eternal Bast set it up, as news is happening on the fly. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, PrizePicks.com (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with …
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Miami Heat: Pelle Larsson gets selected 42nd
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Alex, Brady & Matt Hanifan go over a busy second day of the NBA Draft for the Heat, who took Pelle Larsson, a Swedish multifaceted shooter out of Arizona, at pick #42. The Heat then picked up undrafted free agents in Keshad Johnson, Larsson's teammate at Arizona who is an ultra-athletic wing, as well as Zyon Pullin, senior point guard out of Florid…
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