The Miami Heat are off to an excellent start through 30 games, now at 22-8 on the season.
We take this opportunity, at Christmas, to revisit preseason questions, about Jimmy Butler, the point guards, the second star, the rebounding and the shooting.
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Miami Heat at 30 Games: Revisiting Preseason Concerns

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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Pat Riley held his annual end of the season press conference, and he had two things on his mind that pair together -- availability and Jimmy Butler. In the first of a series of episodes, Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Brady Hawk break down Riley's tone and comments specific to the star, whether he can still build around him, and a potential contract extension. 
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Miami Heat: Pat Riley calls out Jimmy Butler (episode 1)

Pat Riley is expected to speak to the media this week (you'll know when by the time this posts). Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander predict some of what he will be asked, and how he might answer... on topics related to the Jimmy Butler build, the Heat's availability issues and more. 
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Miami Heat: Previewing the Pat Riley press conference

Instead of focusing on the players who didn't talk, Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk turn their attention to those who did. Bam Adebayo, Duncan Robinson, Caleb Martin and Haywood Highsmith are among those featured. What's in store for all in the offseason? 
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Miami Heat: Bam, Duncan, Jaquez, Martin thoughts after exit interviews

In the first episode about the Miami Heat's exit interviews -- and media availabilities -- Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss the significance of Jimmy Butler and Tyler Herro skipping the media availabilities. Then they get into the five most interesting topics addressed by Erik Spoelstra. 
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Miami Heat exit day: On Butler and Herro's absences & Spoelstra's comments

The Miami Heat were blown out yet again by the Boston Celtics in a decisive game five in New England. Now the focus will shift to what avenue Pat Riley and the Heat organization will take in the future. Will they commit to a multi-year extension for Jimmy Butler into his mid-30's or will the Heat choose to hit the reset button? Hosts Ethan Skolnick and Alex Donno look into the future. 
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Miami Heat at 30 Games: Revisiting Preseason Concerns

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