Entries by Ethan Skolnick

Goran Dragic, to no one’s surprise, opts in

Point Guard Goran Dragic has informed the Heat of his decision to pick up his player option for the 2019-20 season. The final year on Dragic’s contract is worth $19.2 million. It was widely expected that Dragic would indeed opt in to the final year of his lucrative 2019-20 salary. What was much less expected […]

Warriors look like end of the Big 3 Heat

All the signs were similar Friday night. Not closing out on rotations. Hands on hips. Looking lost. Looking spent. As the storyline shifts to whether a superstar leaves this summer. The 2018-19 Warriors have become the 2013-14 Heat. Watching the Warriors right now feels like watching the 2013-14 Heat. Eventually all the games, all the […]

Could Miami Heat make a play at Anthony Davis?

Any time there’s a prominent player ready to move, you’ll hear the Miami Heat mentioned. This is still a desired destination, even if the Heat’s disastrous summers of 2016 and 2017 have prevented Miami from being in position to receive anyone. Pat Riley said, during his end-of-season presser that he was essentially waiting on a […]

Justise Not Served? Heat Linked to Point Guards

The Heat don’t have a starting forward on their roster. Not one. Yes, Kelly Olynyk can play power forward, but he’s really best at center, where the Heat have Hassan Whiteside (who is likely not opting out) and Bam Adebayo (who needs to start). Yes, Derrick Jones, Jr., played both forward spots last season, and […]

Five Reasons: NBA Finals Predictions

As the NBA Finals start Thursday, we sampled the opinions of the various members of the Five Reasons Sports Network — because, naturally, we know better than anyone. And, naturally, our first host didn’t really give a result. Here you go…   Giancarlo Navas, Miami Heat Beat: My heart is telling me Raptors in 5 […]

Don’t bet on Heat getting opt out help

With the exception of the surprising return of Dwyane Wade — once from the icy depths of Cleveland and once from the brink of retirement — nothing Heat fans have hoped for has happened of late. The Jimmy Butler deal? Nah. A big move at the 2018 trade deadline? Nope. Getting in the playoffs or […]

The Reshad Jones situation is getting frostier

One of the things that’s become apparent about new Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores, during his increasingly comfortable press conferences, is that he can be direct without necessarily calling anyone out. He was calm and in control again prior to Wednesday’s last OTA day, including when he was asked about the one proven player who […]