Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

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  5 Things That Could Go Wrong for the Miami Heat 26.09.2026 41min

  We've talked a lot about the positive this offseason -- but we know not everything always goes according to plan. Taking a possible Giannis injury out of the equation, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander provide five other concerns for the season, and how likely or serious each might be.Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN• RealMerchantServices.com (Call Bill at 561-573-6497)Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here!• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawkJoin 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://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking) crew and hang out with other Heat fans.Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Players the Heat could still possibly poach if needed 26.09.2026 28min

  Teams are trimming their rosters to get under limits, and some still have work to do. Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss D'Angelo Russell and others, and whether anyone would make sense to Miami if some of its young guards struggle.Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN• RealMerchantServices.com (Call Bill at 561-573-6497)Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here!• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawkJoin 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://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking) crew and hang out with other Heat fans.Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  The 5 Best Offseasons in Miami Heat History 25.09.2026 31min

  As the 2026 offseason officially concludes, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander go back in Heat history to identify the 5 most transformative... and what has to happen for the Giannis-led offseason to rank up there. Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN• RealMerchantServices.com (Call Bill at 561-573-6497)Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here!• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawkJoin 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://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking) crew and hang out with other Heat fans.Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Giannis or Luka? Who would you rather have? 25.09.2026 27min

  Giannis Antetokounmpo was just ranked 5th in the NBA by ESPN entering the 2026-27 season, one spot behind the Lakers' Luka Doncic. Which of the stars is easier to build around? And who will be better the next three seasons? Ethan and Adel assess.Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN• RealMerchantServices.com (Call Bill at 561-573-6497)Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here!• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawkJoin 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://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking) crew and hang out with other Heat fans.Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Exploring the Kyrie Irving option for the Heat... and other teams 24.09.2026 33min

   For now, Kyrie Irving appears content in Dallas, as the Mavericks rebuild. But there's talk that the Mavericks could work with him to move him elsewhere if he wants. Should the Heat look at him seriously before the trade deadline? And what would it take? Ethan and Alex discuss.Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN• RealMerchantServices.com (Call Bill at 561-573-6497)Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here!• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawkJoin 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://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking) crew and hang out with other Heat fans.Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Ranking the national media issues with the Miami Heat 23.09.2026 35min

  They're back at it. And some of the criticisms are out there. But which are valid? Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk go through the national media's shots at the new-look Heat. Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN• RealMerchantServices.com (Call Bill at 561-573-6497)Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here!• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawkJoin 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://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking) crew and hang out with other Heat fans.Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Identifying the Miami Heat's floor 22.09.2026 34min

  As some outlets -- including The Ringer -- have the Heat in play-in territory again, Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo try to identify the team's floor. What's the worst it could be, if Giannis is reasonably healthy?Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN• RealMerchantServices.com (Call Bill at 561-573-6497)Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here!• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawkJoin 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://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking) crew and hang out with other Heat fans.Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  The Miami Heat's 5 Most Interesting Training Camp Battles 21.09.2026 34min

  We are one week away from Miami Heat training camp. And while the roster is fairly set, there should be some competition for roles. Ethan Skolnick brings on Brady Hawk to give his top five.Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN• RealMerchantServices.com (Call Bill at 561-573-6497)Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here!• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawkJoin 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://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking) crew and hang out with other Heat fans.Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  How the Miami Heat offseason set up the future 20.09.2026 36min

  Most fans seem to be aligned: the Miami Heat had their best offseason in years. The good news is that it can get better going forward. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander outline the reasons why.Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN• RealMerchantServices.com (Call Bill at 561-573-6497)Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here!• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawkJoin 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://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking) crew and hang out with other Heat fans.Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  The significance of the Pelle Larsson extension 18.09.2026 33min

  Pelle Larsson is getting an extension of 4 years (4th a player option) for roughly $60 million. What does it mean for him -- and other Heat players? It's surprisingly good news for a couple. Ethan and Alex discuss.Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN• RealMerchantServices.com (Call Bill at 561-573-6497)Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here!• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawkJoin 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://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking) crew and hang out with other Heat fans.Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  The Heat have the 14th best future in the NBA? 18.09.2026 36min

  ESPN has ranked all 30 NBA teams in multiple categories, to determine which team has the best three-season future. And some of the choices are... interesting. Ethan Skolnick and Digital Adel discuss the Heat's ranking. Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN• RealMerchantServices.com (Call Bill at 561-573-6497)Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here!• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawkJoin 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://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking) crew and hang out with other Heat fans.Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Davion Mitchell's possible breakout, and what it would mean 16.09.2026 27min

  The Miami Heat know who their point guard will be this season -- Davion Mitchell, who has been assuming more of a leadership role this summer. Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo get into what Mitchell needs to do to be a positive in the starting lineup on a contending team.Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN• RealMerchantServices.com (Call Bill at 561-573-6497)Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here!• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawkJoin 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://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking) crew and hang out with other Heat fans.Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Does John Konchar make sense for the Heat? 15.09.2026 17min

  After the Miami Herald reports that the Miami Heat have reached out to John Konchar to possibly enter training camp composition, Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk examine Konchar's possible fit -- and who might be pushed aside.Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN• RealMerchantServices.com (Call Bill at 561-573-6497)Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here!• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawkJoin 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://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking) crew and hang out with other Heat fans.Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Who are the top 20 players in the East? 14.09.2026 23min

  We know the Heat have one of them, and likely two. But how many others? And which East rivals should enter the season with those spots? Ethan and Greg provide their list. Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN• RealMerchantServices.com (Call Bill at 561-573-6497)Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here!• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawkJoin 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://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking) crew and hang out with other Heat fans.Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  The Miami Heat vibes are high 14.09.2026 27min

  Team-bonding events, already? Ethan and Greg speak on the significance, or lack of, of this relatively new Miami Heat group spending time together -- on the court, on boats and at dinner -- before training camp even begins.Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN• RealMerchantServices.com (Call Bill at 561-573-6497)Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here!• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawkJoin 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://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking) crew and hang out with other Heat fans.Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Which Heat player gets surprising playing time? 11.09.2026 25min

  Simone Fontecchio. Myron Gardner. Ryan Conwell. Or someone else? Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk go through the second half of the roster, to predict who gets in Erik Spoelstra's gameplan first, and last?Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN• RealMerchantServices.com (Call Bill at 561-573-6497)Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here!• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawkJoin 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://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking) crew and hang out with other Heat fans.Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Miami Heat: Who has the best shot at an award? 11.09.2026 26min

  Erik Spoelstra. Giannis. Bam. And there are others. Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk rank the Heat's award contenders for the 2026-27 season.Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN• RealMerchantServices.com (Call Bill at 561-573-6497)Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here!• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawkJoin 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://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking) crew and hang out with other Heat fans.Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  How the Miami Heat's lineup stacks up in the East 10.09.2026 33min

  There aren't a lot of soft spots in starting lineups in the East, but Miami feels it can compete. Ethan and Alex go through the top 10; where do the Heat rank at their potential peak?Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN• RealMerchantServices.com (Call Bill at 561-573-6497)Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here!• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawkJoin 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://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking) crew and hang out with other Heat fans.Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Miami Heat Lifers ep 5: with JJ Miranda 10.09.2026 27min

  Greg Sylvander finishes the first series of Lifer episodes, as he is joined by Heat Lifer JJ Miranda. JJ has been a Heat fan since day 1 and has several special memories including the first time the Heat beat Micael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls in 1993. While this is the end of the first series of Five on the Floor Lifers, the series will continue in the future. Subscribe to Off The Floor for updates and future opportunities to join the show to tell your origin story. Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSNFollow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here!• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawkJoin 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://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking) crew and hang out with other Heat fans.Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Can the Miami Heat roll with their backup guards? 08.09.2026 25min

  Gabe Vincent is still available -- but it appears the Miami Heat want to see what their young point guards can do before bringing anyone in. Ethan Skolnick and Digital Adel discuss whether Tre Donaldson and Ryan Conwell will be ready.Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN• RealMerchantServices.com (Call Bill at 561-573-6497)Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here!• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol• https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawkJoin 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://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking) crew and hang out with other Heat fans.Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy