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If you live for the drama of the NBA, you’re going to love HEAT CHECK. Stay up to date with your host Trysta Krick who humorously breaks down the many storylines, drama, and rivalries that make the NBA the world’s greatest sports soap opera. From spicy takes to hilarious interviews, catch the HEAT CHECK so you can keep up on all the fun.
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Happy Thanksgiving from The Heat Check! Trysta breaks down the latest in the NBA, starting with... the Lakers. Trysta hates it, but somehow they keep pulling off escape acts. She recaps the Lakers–Clippers NBA Cup game, how L.A. went from near collapse to now in great shape, and why nothing about this makes any sense. Then she dives into the red-hot Detroit Pistons. Cade Cunningham is playing at an All-NBA level, the team is on a massive win streak, and they’re doing it without Jaden Ivey! Detroit basketball might be officially back. Plus:• New shocking updates in the NBA gambling scandal• The Clippers sliding and Ty Lue’s seat getting hotter• Hornets quietly gauging LaMelo Ball trade value — is it real? Tap in for your Thanksgiving hoops fix with Heat Check. Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and stay tapped in for all the off-court madness and insider tea by following Trysta here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trysta is joined by Chicago sports voice from 670 The Score Lawrence Holmes to talk everything happening across the NBA. They dive deep into the Bulls up and down start, why Lawrence hasn’t missed LeBron, and what makes the Pistons surprisingly deep this season. They discuss whether the Sixers are actually legitimate contenders, compare the top of the East vs. the West, and rave about just how ridiculously good Nikola Jokic continues to be. Lawrence also makes the case for why the Houston Rockets are LEGIT and the two break down the biggest surprises, disappointments, and storylines from the early NBA season. Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and stay tapped in for all the off-court madness and insider tea by following Trysta here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Heat Check, Trysta officially enters NBA reality-check season... We’re far enough into the schedule to know who’s legit and who’s fooling everybody. She breaks down whether the Sixers are slipping, why the Bulls are still mid, and how the Warriors crashed back to .500 after a hot start. Then it’s over to Atlanta, where Trae Young is hurt, Jalen Johnson is thriving, and the Hawks suddenly have the second-best defense in the NBA… without Trae. Should they actually consider trading him? Trysta also dives into the Magic’s scoring problems, Tyus Jones’ shocking scoreless stretch, whether the Jazz and Lauri Markkanen are secretly good, and the play heard around the world: Wemby dunking on Draymond… followed by Wemby’s calf strain that could sideline him for weeks. Plus: the Pelicans fire Willie Green, Zion is injured again, and New Orleans looks like a full organizational mess with the league’s worst record. Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and stay tapped in for all the off-court madness and insider tea by following Trysta here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trysta is joined by NBA analyst John Gonzalez (CBS Sports, formerly The Ringer) to break down all the biggest stories around the league. Trysta and John talk Nico Harrison’s firing in Dallas, Brad Beal’s season-ending injury, the latest twists in the Ja Morant saga, and why the Sixers young core might actually be something special.\ Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and stay tapped in for all the off-court madness and insider tea by following Trysta here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UPDATE: Trysta recorded this episode Monday night — and by Tuesday morning, Nico Harrison was officially fired. Talk about timing! Trysta breaks down the chaos in Dallas as reports surface that Nico Harrison could be on the chopping block, with the Mavs spiraling. From bad offense, injuries piling up, to the fans being fed up. She then dives into the NBA’s plan for a Europe league in 2027, growing gambling scandals in sports, and the new Project B league that could disrupt the WNBA and beyond. Plus, why isn’t anyone asking LeBron about his Saudi partnership, Walker Kessler’s season-ending injury, and Serge Ibaka wanting back in the NBA. Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and stay tapped in for all the off-court madness and insider tea by following Trysta here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trysta is joined by The Athletic’s Law Murray for an insider look at the NBA two weeks into the season — starting with what it’s really like covering the Clippers amid the Pablo Torre/Aspiration fallout. They take the temperature on both LA teams as Law shares why the Lakers’ offense is better than people think, how LeBron sitting early has helped key role players, and what’s next for Ja Morant. Then, Trysta and Law dive into the NBA’s fast-pace revolution — why so many teams are speeding up, how the Pacers influenced the trend, and why some contenders like OKC and Milwaukee are bucking it and still winning. They also hit on:• Slow start for the Magic and Desmond Bane• Sneaky optimism in Chicago• Why the Mavs look shaky• The Bucks staying under the radar A smart, league-wide Heat Check! Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and stay tapped in for all the off-court madness and insider tea by following Trysta here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trysta is back with a loaded Heat Check, starting with Portland-based insider insight straight from Trysta on the Blazers vs Nuggets NBA Cup game. She breaks down the biggest early-season contenders vs pretenders, including the Sixers and Bulls scorching starts, why Tyrese Maxey can’t keep up this scoring pace, concerns about Joel Embiid's limited minutes, and can the Heat sustain this level of play? Plus, the latest Ja Morant drama following Memphis’ loss to the Lakers — and whether a trade could actually be on the table. Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and stay tapped in for all the off-court madness and insider tea by following Trysta here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trysta is joined by Jermaine Womack — better known as ChillTown Hoops — to take a deep breath and break down the chaotic first two weeks of the NBA season. The two dive into the ongoing NBA gambling scandal and the latest on Terry Rozier. Chill gives his unfiltered takes on the Sixers’ hot 4-0 start (“fool’s gold”), LeBron’s uncertain future with the Lakers, and whether the Warriors are actually good. They also hit on Giannis’ quiet dominance, Ryan Rollins’ potential, KAT on the Knicks, and how NBC’s new coverage feels so far. Follow Jermaine: TIkTok: @chltwn32 YouTube: @ChillTownHoops Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and stay tapped in for all the off-court madness and insider tea by following Trysta here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trysta breaks down a wild first week of the NBA season! Fresh off being in Portland for the Blazers’ first game since Chauncey Billups’ arrest, she dives into Adam Silver’s bizarre Amazon interview, Ty Lue’s rumored poker involvement, and Portland's win over the Warriors. Plus, Austin Reaves drops 50, the Celtics stumble out of the gate, and the Spurs young backcourt is turning heads. All that and more — with exclusive Blazers insider updates all season long on The Heat Check. Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and stay tapped in for all the off-court madness and insider tea by following Trysta here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode of Heat Check dives into the NBA’s biggest stories right now, including Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier arrested in a sweeping illegal gambling probe, the league’s return to NBC, and Victor Wembanyama’s stellar performance. Trysta also recaps the early OKC vs. Houston matchup, rookie Cooper Flagg’s debut struggles, discusses Spencer Dinwiddie moving to Bayern Munich, and answers fan questions with producer Zeke. Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and stay tapped in for all the off-court madness and insider tea by following Trysta here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The NBA season is here and it's time to clear the deck! Trysta dives into the shocking retirement announcement by Malcolm Brogdon, Russell Westbrook's move to the Kings, and Joe Mazzula's unique Celtics media day stunt. She also touches on Mark Cuban's latest conversation with Pablo Torre, female coaches in the NBA, and Wemby’s ongoing height controversy. Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and stay tapped in for all the off-court madness and insider tea by following Trysta here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The NBA season is almost here, and the drama’s already heating up! Trysta breaks down the latest reports on Giannis’ uncertain future in Milwaukee, the Lakers’ rocky preseason start and LeBron’s injury concerns, plus Wemby’s unbelievable growth spurt that has MVP talk buzzing. Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and stay tapped in for all the off-court madness and insider tea by following Trysta here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The offseason dust is settling and preseason is finally here! Trysta breaks down Kuminga’s future with Golden State, Wembanyama’s latest updates, Quentin Grimes on the Sixers, the Heat reshuffling around Nikola Jovic, and why the Kings want Keegan Murray to get aggressive this year. Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and stay tapped in for all the off-court madness and insider tea by following Trysta here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trysta dives into the latest drama around Kawhi Leonard and Uncle Dennis, including the wild demands they made during Kawhi’s Clippers free agency. She also reacts to Fred VanVleet’s torn ACL, what it means for the Houston Rockets, and who can step up in Houston. Trysta breaks down Matt Ishbia’s “culture shift” tour in Phoenix, Sam Presti’s poker vs. chess analogy on team building, and the surprising demotion of Doris Burke at ESPN. Plus, updates on Montrezl Harrell, Ben Simmons possibly heading to Australia, Michael Porter Jr. keeps talking, and the growing Achilles “support group” with Tatum, Haliburton, Dame, and Dejounte. Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and stay tapped in for all the off-court madness and insider tea by following Trysta here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Heat Check, Trysta breaks down the latest NBA chaos including Jonathan Kuminga’s messy “divorce” from the Warriors, the Kawhi Leonard x Aspiration scandal heating up with Adam Silver and Mark Cuban weighing in, and Trae Young’s beef with Patrick Beverley. She also hits on J-Will’s Slam cover, Steve Kerr finally addressing the Draymond–Poole punch, and the latest out of EuroBasket where Dennis Schröder went off and Isaac Bonga took MVP honors. Plus, Giannis calls Greece’s bronze medal his greatest achievement and Adam Silver continues to tease NBA expansion across Europe. Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and stay tapped in for all the off-court madness and insider tea by following Trysta here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trysta dives deep into the chaos surrounding the Clippers after Pablo Torre's latest findings. Trysta looks at minority owner Dennis Wong's Aspiration investment, and how did the NBA not know? With league front offices buzzing, punishment may be looming. Trysta breaks down who’s to blame and what this means for the Clippers moving forward. Plus: EuroBasket is delivering pure entertainment—Lauri Markkanen’s breakout, Giannis battling no-calls, Sengun turning heads, and Luka absolutely carrying Slovenia in every stat. Later, Trysta looks at the Lakers’ shifting roster strategies, Jalen Brown’s possible move to Atlanta, Cam Reddish heading overseas, and Adam Silver’s big-picture expansion plans in Europe. Oh, and Luka MVP season might just be loading... Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and stay tapped in for all the off-court madness and insider tea by following Trysta here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of the Heat Check, Trysta breaks down the insane scandal rocking the NBA uncovered by Pablo Torre — Steve Ballmer, the Clippers, and Kawhi Leonard at the center of a potential Aspiration deal that may have been used to circumvent the salary cap. A blockbuster story that could come with serious punishments and reshape how the league views sponsorships and contracts. Trysta also looks at projected travel miles for every NBA team, the Mavericks locking in PJ Washington — and the off-court controversy with Brittany Renner — plus Ben Simmons retirement rumors, James Harden’s Houston restaurant shutting down, and the league’s plan to revamp the All-Star Game into a new round-robin format. To close, Trysta dives into EuroBasket storylines and the latest contract disputes. Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and stay tapped in for all the off-court madness and insider tea by following Trysta here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of The Heat Check, Trysta Krick is back with a summer scorcher! She’s spilling all the tea European players are serving up about NBA culture, breaking down the latest drama around restricted free agents like Jonathan Kuminga, Cam Thomas, Josh Giddey, and Quentin Grimes, and reflecting on the highs, lows, and comebacks of John Wall’s career as he officially calls it quits. Plus, Trysta dives into Matt Ishbia’s wild ride with the Suns and Jeff Teague’s recent hot takes that are leaving no one safe. Buckle up — it’s a full-court press of offseason chaos! Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and stay tapped in for all the off-court madness and insider tea by following Trysta here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this Heat Check episode, Trysta Krick breaks down the dog days of NBA summer... from restricted free agents Cam Thomas, Jonathan Kuminga, and Josh Giddey navigating contract talks, to the Indiana Pacers’ high-intensity, full-court pressure approach under Rick Carlisle. She dives into the growing trend of NBA talent heading to European leagues, how the new CBA is shaping team strategy, and what to expect from the newly announced NBA Christmas Day schedule! Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and stay tapped in for all the off-court madness and insider tea by following Trysta here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of the Heat Check, Trysta breaks down the latest headlines from the NBA offseason: Gilbert Arenas’ recent arrest and the fallout, Jonathan Kuminga standing firm in contract negotiations with the Warriors, and the jaw-dropping rumor of LeBron James potentially teaming up with Saudi investors to launch a rival basketball league. Plus, more dog days of summer NBA drama from around the league. Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and stay tapped in for all the off-court madness and insider tea by following Trysta here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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fantastically talented Podcaster. likable, informed and not just repeating the same information you hear everywhere else. just a matter of time before everyone catches on to this
Worst Podcast of all time. Worst takes worst everything. I cannot believe that barstool supports this garbage. This person is unlikeable and full of it. you can get better NBA news from the NFL Network.