The Miami Heat Beat Podcast

In this special edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, we celebrate the New Year by montaging some of the best moments of 2018 in a Best Of podcast, featuring interviews with Bam Adebayo, Justise Winslow, and Josh Richardson. Enjoy!Sponsor: Doral Toyota Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Brian Goins, Giancarlo Navas (sort of), Alex Toledo, and Christian Hernandez invite Rohan Nadkarni of Sports Illustrated's The Crossover as our special guest:• We dissect Rohan's marvelous Dion Waiters' feature story written for Sports Illustrated.• Our little hashtag movement is not so little anymore. #Justise Better infiltrates the Miami Heat telecast against the Toronto Raptors with not one, but two legendary calls by Heat broadcaster Eric Reid.• What to make of Justise Winslow being named Miami's starting point guard while Goran Dragic recovers from knee surgery?• Return of Small Sample Size Theater w/ Christian Hernandez (Winslow and Hassan Whiteside)Sponsored by: AutoNation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Brian Goins, Giancarlo Navas, Alex Toledo, and Christian Hernandez discuss:• The guys celebrate the Heat having a winning road trip...well, except for Brian• Derrick Jones, Jr. improved play and rightful position• Is Erik Spoelstra already a Hall of Famer? • Gianni wants to talk trades until Alex has a legendary derailmentSponsored by: AutoNation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this special edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, we have a crossover episode with Locked On Heat...again! Giancarlo Navas, Brian Goins, and Alf welcome Wes Goldberg and David Ramil to discuss:• Justise Winslow finally better• Erik Spoelstra blame for handling of starting lineup?• Dwyane Wade and LeBron’s final game • Wes and Alf have a heated SoFla subs debate...and so much more!!!Sponsored by: AutoNationListen to us live every week on Dash Radio each Wednesday at 9 a.m. eastern via the Nothin’ But Net station (NBA, WNBA, and eSports). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas, Brian Goins, Alex Toledo, and Christian Hernandez discuss: • Dwyane Wade's clutch contributions and remarkably diametric three-point shooting • Alex has a crazy-enough-to-work plan to make the heat a juggernaut • Brian plays with his weekly Tankathon.com simulation in a #TankSZN update • The show helps Gianni build his Bumble profile with the help of some network-centric sponsors Sponsored by: AutoNation Listen to us live every week on Dash Radio each Wednesday at 9 a.m. eastern via the Nothin’ But Net station (NBA, WNBA, and eSports). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas, Brian Goins, Alf, and Jack Alfonso discuss: • Alf rants about the Miami Heat's woes, including why he doesn't want to see Rodney McGruder play 37 minutes per game • Have injuries or bad lineup combinations affected Miami's season more thus far? • Is Spoelstra participating in an active protest or assisting a subtle tank job by going against his best rotations and units? • We joke and laugh about all the big men who were on the Big 3 Miami Heat Sponsored by: Doral Toyota Listen to us live every week on Dash Radio each Wednesday at 9 a.m. eastern via the Nothin’ But Net station (NBA, WNBA, and eSports). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas, Brian Goins, Nekias Duncan, and Alex Toledo discuss:• Bright spots of the Miami Heat's rough start (first quarter of the season) • Nekias has a hot Erik Spoelstra take • Gianni rips Brad Stevens and the Boston Celtics • We talk about the Dwight Howard social media story Sponsored by: AutoNationListen to us live every week on Dash Radio each Wednesday at 8 a.m. eastern via the Nothin’ But Net station (NBA, WNBA, and eSports). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas, Brian Goins, Alex Toledo, Brass Jazz, and Alf (brief appearance) introduce a new audience on Dash Radio (Wednesdays at 8 a.m. ET on the Nothin’ But Net channel) by discussing: • Josh Richardson's stellar shooting display and real plus-minus rankings• Trading Block: The cost of trading for Bradley Beal? Would Beal be the missing piece to make a push for free agents in 2020 at his age/contract?• Being torn between wanting the team to stay competitive or sell off its veterans to tank• Around The NBA (Celtics, Raptors, Suns, Kings, Lakers)• Who's Hassan Whiteside's favorite Pokemon?…and so much more!!!Sponsored by: AutoNation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas, Brian Goins, Leif, and Jack Alfonso introduce a new audience on Dash Radio (Wednesdays at 9 a.m. eastern on the Nothin' But Net channel) by discussing:• Leif gives a State of the Union to Heat fans• Christian and Leif tell stories from covering away and home games as media• Jack rips (nicely) Ethan Skolnick's latest column on MiamiHeatBeat.com• Melo to Miami...again?• Bam Adebayo teaches Gianni about Fortnite and why pineapple on pizza is trash...and so much more!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas, Brian Goins, and Alf are joined by special guest Brendan Tobin of 790 The Ticket to discuss: • Josh Richardson's explosive start to the season. How many Heat fans are stat-watching each game between Jimmy Butler and Richardson?• Does the overall Heat fan base feel like this season has been exciting (not just hardcore Heat fans)? • Campaign manager, Brendan Tobin, breaks down the political push by the Mayor of Miami and others to get Biscayne Blvd. renamed to Dwyane Wade Blvd. How a state policy may be the ultimate waging factor.…this and so much more!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this Halloween edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas, Brian Goins, Cait Anderson, and Nekias Duncan discuss: • Stories from Nekias' time covering Heat vs. Hornets on Tuesday in Charlotte.• We momentarily bring back a classic Miami Heat Beat game, "Heat Lifer or Not a Heat Lifer?" • The crew speculates about the suspicious injuries of Jimmy Butler and Tyus Jones?• Cait breaks down how Hassan Whiteside is mastering the art of stealing rebounds from teammates • We debut a new Halloween game, featuring our scariest Miami Heat/NBA-related things.• BONUS: There's a special treat for those who listen to the end of the show. Enjoy!…this and so much more!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this NBA opening week edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas, Brian Goins, Alf, Alex Toledo, and Jack Alfonso discuss:• Why are fans already clamoring for Jimmy Butler after three games into the NBA season?• Alf rants about the notion of fans against flipping Josh Richardson for Jimmy Butler.• Rodney McGruder is the sneakiest 27-year old player in the league.• Exclusive: Justise Winslow soundbite on #JustiseBetter and Winslow-McGruder-Richardson soundbite on HMMM-Club....and more!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Miami Heat regular season returns this week, which means the Miami Heat Beat crew dropped a MEGAPOD to get our Heat fan listeners ready!!! Special guests from all over the NBA sports landscape join us to break down starting lineup rotations, Justise Winslow's extension, the latest on the Jimmy Butler trade pursuit, and denials from Pat Riley, featuring, Will Manso (Fox Sports Sun // WPLG Local 10), Rohan Nadkarni (Sports Illustrated's The Crossover), Jorge Sedano (ESPN), and Ethan Skolnick (5 Reasons Sports). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this preseason edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas, Brian Goins, Leif, and Jack Alfonso go in-depth on the latest update of the Jimmy Butler trade saga: • Per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Miami and Minnesotta nearly agreed upon a deal to send Jimmy Butler to the Heat over the weekend before talks fractured with T'Wolves at the "two-yard line."• Our MHB insider, Leif, gives us some insight on a four-team deal that almost happened a week prior• We discuss the leverage plays made by the the Heat and T'Wolves• Should fan morale impact the level of pressure an organization weighs to make a trade happen....and so much more!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this preseason edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas, Brian Goins, Jack Alfonso, and Nekias are joined by our network overlord, Ethan Skolnick (5 Reasons Sports), to go in-depth on the latest of the Jimmy Butler trade saga: • Our network report of the Miami Heat making a final standing offer to Minnesota on Thursday morning. Where things stand now that trade talks have gone dark?• Reports from The Athletic's Sam Amick and ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on the Timberwolves' delusional asking price. Butler growing frustration of T'Wolves trade efforts.• How the leverage has teetered out for many NBA teams, including Miami, to not go all-in for Jimmy Butler. Heat continue to withhold Josh Richardson and Bam Adebayo.• Preseason opener reaction: Hassan Whiteside shines with double-double in Spurs loss....and so much more!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Heat Beat's first Miami Heat Media Day!! And it was a day to remember with one of our biggest guest lists ever for the occasion. The MHB crew talked with: • Josh Richardson • Kelly Olynyk • Rodney McGruder • Tyler Johnson • We also snuck in some Jimmy Butler talk with Tom Haberstroh of Bleacher Report/Count The Dings Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This episode is sponsored by the attorneys at Seltzer Mayberg, LLC. Visit OneCallLegal.com or call 1-855-5000-LAW for a free consultation.In this offseason edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Dwyane Wade is byke (again)!!! Giancarlo Navas, Brian Goins, Brass Jazz, and Leif join the show to discuss: • The return of Dwyane Wade and what it means to the city of Miami• Possibility of Haslem and Wade retiring together• Jimmy Butler trade rumors are spreading with reports of a meeting with T'Wolves brass about his playing future on Tuesday.• We unveil our newest segment, "Hope Traffic Report with Leif" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome, welcome, welcome to our newest sponsor BetDSI! With football season kicking off, BetDSI is offering our listeners double your money on your first deposit up to $2,500. Use promo code HEAT101 at sign-up to get in on the action and start getting paid on nearly every wager you could possibly want or imagine. Bet on the NFL, NCAA football, MLB, NBA, UFC, Esports, and all other global sports. To get started, visit BetDSI.com, and don't forget to enter promo code HEAT101. In just her second Miami Heat Beat appearance, the listeners demanded we let our newest MHB member host. We welcome, welcome, welcome back Cait Anderson to the show alongside Alex Toledo, Brian Goins, and Nekias Duncan to discuss: • Udonis Haslem byke for his 16th NBA season with the Heat! Does he deserve a statue?• Miami got offered a first-round pick for Josh Richardson, but instantly declined.• We have reporters on the scene with nuggets!!! We go live to our media correspondents Giancarlo Navas, Alf, and Christian Hernandez, who attended Miami Heat events featuring Dwyane Wade, Haslem, Bam Adebayo, Briante Weber, and James Johnson.• Wade said he remains undecided about a return, stating Media Day on Sept. 24 is not a deadline. Why shouldn't he wait until after training camp to make his decision?...and so much more!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome, welcome, welcome to our newest sponsor BetDSI! With football season kicking off, BetDSI is offering our listeners double your money on your first deposit up to $2,500. Use promo code HEAT101 at sign-up to get in on the action and start getting paid on nearly every wager you could possibly want or imagine. Bet on the NFL, NCAA football, MLB, NBA, UFC, Esports, and all other global sports. To get started, visit BetDSI.com, and don't forget to enter promo code HEAT101. Today we welcome newcomer Cait Anderson to the show and discuss: • Alf's early 2000s Coconut Grove adventures• Cait's very strong Hassan Whiteside opinions • Is a Goran Dragic trade with the Suns worth exploring?• We unveil a new game! And so much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome, welcome, welcome to our newest sponsor BetDSI! With football season kicking off, BetDSI is offering our listeners double your money on your first deposit up to $2,500. Use promo code HEAT101 at sign-up to get in on the action and start getting paid on nearly every wager you could possibly want or imagine. Bet on the NFL, NCAA football, MLB, NBA, UFC, Esports, and all other global sports. To get started, visit BetDSI.com, and don't forget to enter promo code HEAT101. We return from our one-week break with media credentials!• Giancarlo Navas talks about his interview with Pat Riley, and how he felt his attitude towards Dwyane Wade was like a fleeting dream. • Brian Goins reads cringeworthy tweets from Gianni's Twitter feed. • Alex Toledo shares his experiences about interviewing Udonis Haslem and Bam Adebayo• Alf learns what the hell Fortnite is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this offseason edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas, Leif, Alex Toledo, Brass Jazz, and Brian Goins welcome our special guest Rohan Nadkarni of Sports Illustrated's The Crossover to discuss: • Stories from Rohan's one-on-one interview with Justise Winslow• Rohan reveals Josh Richardson's horrible take on Pub Subs.• The crew debates what the Miami Heat's optimal closing lineup would be?• Impact of the Heat signing Briante Weber to a partially-guranteed, training camp invite…this and so much more!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this offseason edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas, Christian Hernandez, Alex Toledo, and Brian Goins discuss: • Stories from Miami Heat Beat and 5 Reasons Sports' takeover of Dan LeBatard's MAS Miami Vol. II event over the weekend.• Gianni delights in newest trade rumors that send Tyler Johnson to Houston.• Miami signed another new player!!! Former #1 overall HS point guard in 2015, Malik Newman.• The guys peek the Vegas over/under for wins of all the NBA teams.…this and so much more!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this offseason edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas, Christian Hernandez, Jack Alfonso, Harrison "Hot Take Harry" Cytryn, and Brian Goins discuss: • Winslow likely to sign extension in late-August/early-September• The unlikelihood of Wade leaving for China• Miami signed a new player!!! Former SEC Player of the Year, Yante Maten, agrees to a two-way contract• Gianni debates why high school sports are creepy.• Yup, yup, yup, yup...…this and so much more!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this offseason edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas, Christian Hernandez, Alf, and Brian Goins discuss: • Our breakdown of Kawhi Leonard to Toronto. Smart move by Masai Ujiri?• Miami's unlikely free agency splash in 2019. Is 2020 the Heat's prime target?• We play "Kawhi or Not Kawhi?", a game where we try to match the voice of the Raptors forward among a lineup of five NBA players. It's not as easy as you'd think!• Could Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem really leave for China?…this and so much more!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this Summer League edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas, Nekias Duncan, Christian Hernandez, Alex Toledo, and Brian Goins discuss: • Summer League Correspondent Recap with Nekias and Alex• Small Sample Size Theater on Duncan Robinson's prolific shooting• Wayne Ellington is BYKE!!!• We share sound from our mothership (@5ReasonsSports) on a text from a source to Ethan Skolnick indicating more moves for Miami are to be made...plus Spurs-Heat ongoing conversations for a trade?…this and so much more!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this Summer League edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas, Leif, Alex Toledo, and Brian Goins discuss: • Carmelo Anthony to Miami rumors. Would Melo buy in to Heat Culture?• Miami’s newest whale: Duncan Robinson• Bam Adebayo's Summer League, featuring a live report from Alex at Vegas Summer League• What are Dwyane Wade and Wayne Ellington waiting for?• Gianni shares the most frightening car accident story ever.…this and so much more!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this NBA Free Agency edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas, Alf, Leif, Harrison Cytryn, and Brian Goins discuss: • Miami's newest whale Derrick Jones, Jr.• LeBron's move to L.A.• Leif speculates how Miami can capitalize on the chaos• Alf has some choice words for Kyle Kuzma…this and so much more!!! Shout out to our sponsor @doraltoyota, where you can find all your favorite Toyota models, whether you're looking for a new, used or certified pre-owned vehicle. Doral Toyota is located at 9775 NW 12th Street, just a few blocks from International and Dolphin Malls. Experience the Doral Difference -- which means 4 years complimentary maintenance and roadside assistance on all new vehicles. In-house financing is available for credit-related issues. Also, if you mention Miami Heat Beat when you call 305-680-1129 or come in, you will work with a dedicated Manager, not a salesman. Unlike other dealers, Doral Toyota prides itself on an honest and transparent buying process. That's Doral Toyota, DoralToyota.com, or stop in at 9775 NW 12th Street. Se habla espanol. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this off-season edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas, Alf, Brian Goins, and Alex Toledo welcome Candace Buckner, Washington Wizards beat reporter at Post Sports, to discuss: • Miami's push to keep Wayne Ellington• Paul George can't say no to anybody• The Great Pat Riley Divide• LeBron in Miami???• Marcin Gortat doesn't get party invites…this and so much more!!! Shout out to our sponsor @doraltoyota, where you can find all your favorite Toyota models, whether you're looking for a new, used or certified pre-owned vehicle. Doral Toyota is located at 9775 NW 12th Street, just a few blocks from International and Dolphin Malls. Experience the Doral Difference -- which means 4 years complimentary maintenance and roadside assistance on all new vehicles. In-house financing is available for credit-related issues. Also, if you mention Miami Heat Beat when you call 305-680-1129 or come in, you will work with a dedicated Manager, not a salesman. Unlike other dealers, Doral Toyota prides itself on an honest and transparent buying process. That's Doral Toyota, DoralToyota.com, or stop in at 9775 NW 12th Street. Se habla espanol. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this off-season edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas is back from his two week suspension for a horrid Magic Johnson take. He, alongside Christian and Nekias invite Seerat Sohi, reporter at SB Nation, to discuss: • NBA off-season speculation• Big 3 Heat vs current Golden State Warriors• Kyle Lowry in Miami?• Dwyane Wade is awesome…this and so much more!!! Shout out to our sponsor @doraltoyota, where you can find all your favorite Toyota models, whether you're looking for a new, used or certified pre-owned vehicle. Doral Toyota is located at 9775 NW 12th Street, just a few blocks from International and Dolphin Malls. Experience the Doral Difference -- which means 4 years complimentary maintenance and roadside assistance on all new vehicles. In-house financing is available for credit-related issues. Also, if you mention 5 Reasons when you call 305-680-1129 or come in, you will work with a dedicated Manager, not a salesman. Unlike other dealers, Doral Toyota prides itself on an honest and transparent buying process. That's Doral Toyota, http://DoralToyota.com or stop in at 9775 NW 12th Street. Se habla espanol. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this post-NBA Finals edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Brass Jazz fills in for Giancarlo Navas as host after his six-to-eight week suspension was enacted last week due to bad tweeting. Alf, Leif, Harrison "Hot Take Harry" Cytryn, and Brian Goins invite Ethan Skolnick, co-founder of the Five Reasons Sports Podcast Network, to discuss: • Haha! Eat it, LeBron! • Miami Heat front-office speculation• Kawhi Leonard likes Chipotle?• The return of #MHBMailbag!…this and so much more!!! Shout out to our sponsor @GreenlightTek, a full service, concierge IT company based in South Florida, who are offering a free assessment for our listeners who own a business by simply mentioning "Miami Heat Beat" or "Five Reasons." GreenlightTek can help speed up and streamline your company by advising, monitoring, supporting, and keeping your important data backed up and secure, so you don't end up with five burner accounts like Bryan Colangelo. Contact our friends at (561)-325-9997 to find out more today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this NBA Finals edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Harrison "Hot Take Harry" Cytryn fills in for Giancarlo Navas as host after his six-to-eight week suspension was enacted due to bad tweeting. Alf, Leif, Brian Goins, and Nekias Duncan invite Ryan Cortes, producer of ESPN's newest television show 'High Noon,' to derail the show and discuss: • Ryan's funniest moment working for The Dan LeBatard Show/Desus & Mero?• What to make of the Vegas NBA championship odds for Miami? • Reckless Speculation: How did LeBatard arrive to his interesting LeBron James-to-Miami theory?• Does anyone feel badly for LeBron? How badly did J.R. Smith break him?…this and so much more!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this BONUS PODCAST edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas, Alf, Alex Toledo, Harrison "Hot Take Harry" Cytryn, and Brian Goins react to the #BurnerGate scandal of Bryan Colangelo, via The Ringer. Shout out to our new sponsor @GreenlightTek, a full service, concierge IT company based in South Florida, who are offering a free assessment for our listeners who own a business by simply mentioning "Miami Heat Beat" or "Five Reasons." GreenlightTek can help speed up and streamline your company by advising, monitoring, supporting, and keeping your important data backed up and secure, so you don't end up with five burner accounts like Bryan Colangelo. Contact our friends at (561)-325-9997 to find out more today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this NBA Finals Preview edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas, Christian Hernandez, Alex Toledo, and Brian Goins invite Kevin Wang of Bench Buckets to discuss:• Game 7s galore/Cavs-Warriors IV (NBA Finals Preview...sort of)• NBA players who can't shoot have some damn nerve to wear a shooting sleeve (i.e. Andre Roberson)• Have we ever used analytics to help us play pickup basketball?• Why has everyone forgotten about Miami LeBron except for Celtics fans?…this and so much more!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this Heat stories edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas, Alf, Alex Toledo, and Brian Goins invite Michael Wallace of Grind City Media to share: • Tales of Gary Payton losing his personal therapeutic chair due to the Barnum & Bailey Circus.• The mystery of Rafer Alston's disapperance in 2010 uncovered for the first time ever.• Best Udonis Haslem stories, including the walkout song at his wedding.• Miami Heat "All-Dark Alley" Team• Backstory behind LeBron James-Erik Spoelstra "BumpGate"…this and so much more!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this offseason edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas, "Saucy Nuggets" Leif, Harrison "Hot Take Harry" Cytryn, and Brian Goins invite Rohan Nadkarni of Sports Illustrated's The Crossover as our special guest to discuss: • According to Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News, the San Antonio Spurs "hope to meet with Kawhi Leonard and his representatives soon" and plan to offer a "five-year, $219 million supermax contract in a bid to mend fences" with the disgruntled superstar.• The implications of the super max league-wide and how it impacts the Miami Heat's pursuit of a transformational player.• What does Pat Riley regret most from the 2017 offseason?• We stroll down the 2008-2010 prime Dwyane Wade memory lane, revisiting the MV3 years.…this and so much more!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this NBA Playoffs edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas, Alf, Alex Toledo, and Brian Goins invite Justin Rowan of The Chase Down Podcast as our special guest to discuss: • Do the Cavaliers miss Dwyane Wade right about now?• Miami eying point guard Fred VanVleet of the Toronto Raptors as a possible mid-level exception (MLE) recipient.• Justin accuses the entire 2009 Orlando Magic team of cheating (just Google search "Hedo Turkoglu 2009" and "Hedo Turkoglu Raptors").• What do you hear?! "LeBron" or "#HeGone?"...and so much more!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this offseason edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas, Christian Hernandez, Jack Alfonso, Leif, and a late-arriving Brian Goins invite Manny Navarro of The Miami Herald as our special guest, who makes his maiden voyage on the show to discuss:• Is Josh Richardson more valuable as a player or as an asset? • Can we find it in us to root for the Boston Celtics over LeBron?• Exclusive nuggets on where Miami had Donovan Mitchell ranked had he fallen to No. 14, and if the Heat would've selected him• The behind the curtain answer to the 6-8 weeks report Miami Heat Beat had right all along on Dion Waiters' ankle injury from last season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this NBA playoffs edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, we enlist Israel Gutierrez (ESPN), Tim Bontemps (Washington Post), and Kevin Wang (Bench Buckets) to help us preview the Eastern/Western Conference Finals between Celtics-Cavs and Rockets-Warriors. • What is Pat Riley's Plan A this offseason, and is it mostly filled of "What Ifs" at this point?• Are the Boston Celtics young stars and defensive acumen be enough to overpower LeBron?• How are we still underrating the Warriors' excellence? Is James Harden going to crumble under pressure yet again?• We rank the most annoying Sixers players and fattest NBA players of all-time....and so much more!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this trade-filled episode of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas, Alex Toledo, and Brian Goins introduce Evan Cohen of Sirius XM & ESPN West Palm Beach to breakdown trades: • Per The Miami Herald, Hassan Whiteside for Boogie Cousins might be a creative trade scenario the Heat could find themselves in if they take the risk of Demarcus' achilles injury and new contract. Kawhi Leonard a possibility?• Evan Cohen shares his 2018 offseason deals that he thinks are more likely for Miami• How valuable is Justise Winslow to the Heat? Which young Heat player would we most want to keep (Bam, J-Rich, and Winslow)?• NBA offseason landscape: Raptors are frauds, teams scared to give super max contracts...this and so much more!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this fun episode of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas, Alf, Leif, Harrison "Hot Take Harry" Cytryn, and Brian Goins discuss:• Pat Riley's annual season-ending press conference, breaking down his stances on draft picks, transformative players, and where the Miami Heat goes from here.• The gang begins its discourse on offseason moves, speculating trades for players like Otto Porter and Carmelo Anthony. And is Mario Hezonja the player Riley alluded to as the target Miami is eying on July 1st?• Alf rants on Ersan Ilyasova by calling him a bunch of movie creature villain names • We decide to use our connect at XMiami.co to convince Kawhi Leonard to come to Miami...I mean...Have you seen this place??? Mention "5Reasons" for an exclusive discount at move-in....this and so much more!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas, Nekias Duncan, and, Alex Toledo, join to discuss: • The Miami Heat vs Sixers game 5 finale• Expectation of the team vs what happened this season• The guys discuss the future of Hassan Whiteside with the Heat• Nekias makes suggestions on things that could get reshuffled• Gianni thinks outloud if this was Dwyane Wade's final game as a memeber of the Heat and Alf stops by in the end to rant Follow us at MiamiHeatBeat.com and on Twitter @miaheatbeat for more content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Miami Heat fans are in low spirits after losing Game 3 & Game 4 at home against the Sixers to fall 1-3 in the series. Giancarlo Navas, Alf, Leif, Nekias Duncan, and Brian Goins try to pull you out of the doldrums by making you laugh and smile.CONTEST: Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app (iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, etc.) to enter for your chance to win an autographed Hassan Whiteside jersey. Winner will be selected on Tuesday before Game 5. We'll also giveaway Miami Heat Beat shirts to the most funniest and creative reviews. SEND A SCREENSHOT to @miaheatbeat on Twitter to verify your entry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas, Nekias Duncan, Christian Hernandez, Alex Toledo, Brassjazz, and Brian Goins join to discuss:• We breakdown Dwyane Wade's historic Game 2 performance that evened the series for the Miami Heat vs. the Philadelphia Sixers (1-1).• We found out Justise Winslow grew up in the school of hard knocks after calling Ben Simmons a "B-A-N."• What will it take for Hassan Whiteside to recapture form and become an impact in this series?• Playoff Small Sample Size Theatre (feat. Nekias & Christian)!!!!• Anthony Chiang closes the show by joining us to answer our questions on Game 2, preview Game 3 this Thursday night in Miami, and baby news!!!! Follow us at MiamiHeatBeat.com and on Twitter @miaheatbeat for more content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome, welcome, welcome to The Heat Beat Podcast! We officially announce our network partnership with the Five Reasons Sports Podcast Network!!! And what better way to celebrate than by dropping a two-plus hour playoff preview MEGAPOD!!!! Special guests from all over the NBA sports landscape join us to talk the Miami Heat's first-round series matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers: Ethan Skolnick & Chris Wittyngham (Five Reasons Sports), Jorge Sedano (ESPN), Evan Cohen (ESPN West Palm & Sirius XM), Rohan Nadkarni (Sports Illustrated), & Mike Ryan (Dan LeBatard Show with Stugotz).We're so excited for this new chapter of our podcast, and we thank you the listener for riding along with us. Expect more content (podcasts, live shows, videos, and stories) to come!!! Follow us at MiamiHeatBeat.com and on Twitter @miaheatbeat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas, Harrison Cytryn, Alex Toledo, and Brian Goins join to discuss:• Remembering all of LeBron James' hidden messages from The Decision II leading up to The Decision III.• We celebrate Miami making the playoffs and break down the Heat's potential short rotation and starting lineup #SevenSeedIsAllWeNeed.• What will it take for Pat Riley to convince Magic Johnson to trade his cap space for Hassan Whiteside?• The intrigue behind the Kawhi Leonard injury holdout, possibility Spurs trade him in the offseason.... and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Alf, Leif, Giancarlo Navas, and Brian Goins join to discuss: • The Hassan Whiteside controversy• Gianni tries to get #SevenSeedTillWeBleed off the ground• Potential Miami Heat-Cleveland Cavs first-round series• Alf gives pet/service animal suggestions to Hassan Whiteside• Most frustrating Heat players of all time... and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this special edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, we have a crossover episode with Locked On Heat...again! Giancarlo Navas, Brian Goins, Nekias Duncan, and Jack Alfonso welcome Wes Goldberg and David Ramil to discuss:• Heat vs. Cavaliers beatdown• LeBron back to Miami? Kawhi too?• Gianni takes his apologies to Kelly Olynyk one step further with a montage of his horrible takes.• Playoff Preview: On a scale of 1-10, what are the chances the Heat make it to the Eastern Conference Finals?...and so much more!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What you're listening to is the audio-only version of our first-ever live-streaming show. If you'd rather watch the video featuring Giancarlo Navas, Brian Goins, Alf, and Nekias Duncan, visit bit.ly/2GJZwb4.We're hoping to build off this for future pre-game/post-game shows, interactive watch party-style content for our listeners. Let us know @miaheatbeat on Twitter what you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Miami Heat luminary & color commentator Tony Fiorentino joins the shows as a special guest to discuss:• Why does the Miami Heat continue to allow second-half skids?• Best friend Ron Rothstein and coaching days with the Miami Sol• Impact with the South Florida community, teaching basketball to a new generation of basketball fans• Tony tells his funniest Pat Riley stories, including a missing layer to the Burn The Boats speech!• We uncover whether or not Tony was "looking at some stats"?...and so much more!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dwyane Wade is back in Miami, everything is right in the world, and the Miami Heat Beat crew drop a MEGAPOD to celebrate!!! Special guests from all over the NBA sports landscape join us to talk Wade's return: Jorge Sedano (ESPN), Anthony Chiang (Palm Beach Post), Rohan Nadkarni (Sports Illustrated's The Crossover) & Brendan Tobin (790 The Ticket). We laugh at the Cleveland Cavaliers, and we also reveal some of our guest-booking secrets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.