The Miami Heat have been a .500 team for the past 3 1/2 seasons. Can that change without a major trade? Ethan Skolnick is joined by Geo Valdez to evaluate the options. 

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Alex and Brady discuss an underwhelming game in which Bam Adebayo scored 32 points and the Heat were doubled up from beyond the arc.

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With the trade deadline in two weeks, Giannis Antetokounmpo seems more frustrated than ever with the Milwaukee Bucks. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss how the Miami Heat should handle their affairs in light of the possibility that he truly becomes available by trade.

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In a preview of their upcoming "Five on It" show on the Five Reasons NBA podcast feed, Ethan Skolnick and Bryan Fonseca break down the current state of the Eastern Conference, comparing the Miami Heat to the other playoff-possible teams in terms of the need to change the roster before the deadline.

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The Miami Heat got strong performances from Bam Adebayo, Norman Powell and Andrew Wiggins but it was Pelle Larsson's efficiency and edge that paced a victory against the Sacramento Kings. Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk provide the recap.

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The Miami Heat gave up 24 three-pointers overall and got blitzed in the second half against the Warriors, even as Jimmy Butler left in the third quarter with what appeared to be a serious knee injury. Ethan and Alex sum it up -- and talk about Tyler Herro's extended absence.

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The Miami Heat got big contributions from two rookies on their recent homestand, one a first-round pick and one an undrafted find. Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk discuss how the Heat can work them in when everyone is healthy.

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The Miami Heat had what may be their highest quality victory all season winning 122-120 over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night at the Kasaya Center. Greg Sylvander & Eternal recap the game and discuss how this can help spring board a positive West coast trip up next.

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The Miami Heat played well, even without two key players, and had a lead for most of the game, until falling apart in the fourth quarter. It wasn't Jaylen Brown, but Anfernee Simons, who did the damage with 39 points. Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Eternal Bast discuss the defeat, and why Kel'el Ware played so little again.

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As we continue to monitor the daily rumors and reports, Ethan Skolnick and Eternal Bast discuss how Ja Morant would blend into a Miami Heat locker room that is a lot different than it was when Jimmy Butler was here.

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