Ethan J. Skolnick

Joined: Aug 6, 2025

Ethan has covered all major sports -- in South Florida and beyond -- since 1996 and is one of the longest-tenured fully credentialed members of the Miami Heat. He has covered, in total, more than 30 NBA Finals, Super Bowls, World Series and Stanley Cup Finals. After working full-time for the Miami Herald, South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Palm Beach Post, Bleacher Report and several other outlets, he founded the Five Reasons Sports Network in 2019 and began hosting the Five on the Floor podcast as part of that network. The podcast is regularly among the most downloaded one-team focused NBA podcasts in the nation, and the network is the largest independent sports outlet in South Florida, by views, listens and social media reach. He has a B.A. from The Johns Hopkins University and an M.S. from Columbia University. TWITTER: @EthanJSkolnick and @5ReasonsSports EMAIL: fllscribe@gmail.com

Nov 8, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Miami Heat guard Pelle Larsson (9) reacts after fouling out during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images

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No, 3-5 isn't good enough, and there are ways that seven players can increase their impact

Nov 2, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Miami Heat forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (7) reacts during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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It's clear that Miami is still searching for the right formula, as the season has started 2-5

Oct 30, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) celebrates after Miami Heat guard Klay Thompson (11) shoots a three-point basket during the second quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Isabella Frias-Imagn Images

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A free agent acquisition isn't paying off.... so far, but maybe it happens for Tim Hardaway Jr. on this five-game road trip

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Are there fixes for any of what ails this winless quartet, as half of the Heat's regular rotation is struggling to start the 2026-27 season?

Oct 21, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Myron Gardner (15) drives to the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Isaiah Evans (33) during the fourth quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Minnesota's superstar acknowledged that the Miami reserve fueled his fire

Oct 14, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat center Nick Richards (8) congratulates guard Klay Thompson (11) during a timeout in the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

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It's been a successful start overall to the team's latest build, this one around Giannis Antekounmpo and veteran shooters

Feb 11, 2011; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Miami Heat power forward Chris Bosh (left), small forward LeBron James (center), and shooting guard Dwyane Wade (3) sit on the bench in the fourth quarter of an NBA game at The Palace. Miami defeated Detroit 106-92. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

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Since Pat Riley took over in 1995, the summer has brought everyone from LeBron James to Shaquille O'Neal

Jan 17, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Pelle Larsson (9) celebrates with forward Andrew Wiggins (22) against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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It's Giannis, Bam.... and no one else for ESPN, as expected, but maybe only for now.

Jan 11, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell (45), guard Pelle Larsson (9), and center/forward Bam Adebayo (13) stand after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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With the extension for Pelle Larsson, the front office has another piece, or chip, in what has been an exceptional offseason highlighted by the acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo