The Kel'el Ware ceiling: Brady Hawk's offseason series

The Kel'el Ware ceiling: Brady Hawk's offseason series

Author: Five Reasons Sports Network May 7, 2026 Duration: 23:09

We continue evaluating the Miami Heat's current players -- what improved and what needs to. This time, soon-to-be-third-year center Kel'el Ware. Brady Hawk joins Ethan Skolnick.


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Duration: 31:39
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Duration: 28:09
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Duration: 21:35
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Duration: 29:23
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Boston bounced: How it affects the Heat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:11
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How the Nuggets and Blazers' playoff exits could impact the Heat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:02
In a continuing series, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander evaluate the rosters and intentions of two teams that just got knocked out of the first round -- Portland and Denver -- and how Miami could be impacted.Sponsors:•…
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Duration: 29:21
Kevin Durant had a strong regular season with the Rockets, but was injured in the playoffs -- and that wasn't all that fell apart for him and Houston. Is it time for the Heat to circle back there? Or could Houston get ag…
Jahmir Young on his rise to a standard: Two-Way Talk [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:54
In the last episode of the season, Miami Heat hopeful Jahmir Young discusses his season with Ethan Skolnick -- including his securing of a standard contract right before it finished.Sponsors:• EricRubenstein.comFollow Et…
Miami Heat offseason series: What's next for Kasparas Jakucionis? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:37
In the latest installment of the Heat's internal improvement episodes with Brady Hawk, Ethan and Brady discuss the rookie season (and potential) of guard Kasparas Jakucionis.Sponsors:• PrizePicks.com (code: FIVE)• Real M…
What if the Heat luck into a top-4 pick? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:34
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