# How the NBA's new lottery proposal is a win for the Miami Heat

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Podcast: [Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA](https://stenobird.com/podcast/five-on-the-floor-miami-heat-nba-469422)
Published: 2026-04-29T20:54:43+00:00
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## Resource

The NBA is making drastic changes to reduce tanking, and the details of a proposal have been reported by ESPN. Ethan and Alex go through the possible ramifications, specifically how they will impact a team with the Miami Heat's philosophy. Sponsors: • PrizePicks.com (code: FIVE) • RealMerchantServices.com Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady's writing for Sports Illustrated here! • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/alex-tol • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/brady-hawk Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server for the most Heat anywhere! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat fans. https://discord.gg/5OTF (Scroll down after clicking) Our Sponsors: * Check out Cigars International and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com * Check out Mood and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://mood.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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