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Heat Check with Trysta Krick
by The 8 Side
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.
Episodes
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The Greatest Playoff Comeback Ever? Knicks Take Control of the Finals
The Knicks are one win away from a championship after one of the most incredible playoff comebacks you'll ever see. Trysta breaks down whether this was more about New York's resilience or one of the biggest chokes in NBA playoff history, and why this comeback perfectly embodies the Knicks'...
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Knicks vs. Wemby: NBA Finals Preview, Key Players, and Predictions
The NBA Finals are here, and the Heat Check has you covered. Trysta and Zeke break down the biggest matchup in basketball: the championship-starved New York Knicks against Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs, who are ahead of schedule and suddenly four wins away from a title. She dives into the key...
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Pistons Finished, SGA Wins MVP, and Conference Finals Preview
Trysta is playing her "flu game" fighting off a migraine but is still here to break down the latest NBA news including the Pistons getting sent home and two great Conference Finals matchups. Trysta looks at why she was right about the Pistons all along, why she trusts Brunson and the Knicks of...
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Thunder are Cruising and James Harden is COOKED
The Thunder are cruising through the playoffs, but somehow they’ve become one of the NBA’s most polarizing teams. Trysta breaks down why OKC’s dominance has fans waiting for the Western Conference Finals. She also dives into Detroit’s unbelievable run and whether the Pistons are actually starting...
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Playoff Madness: Wolves Shock Nuggets, Sixers Force Game 7 & Knicks Finals Hopes
The NBA Playoffs are delivering, and Trysta is here to break it all down. She reacts to the Timberwolves’ huge series win over Denver, what it means for Nikola Jokic’s legacy, and previews a fascinating Wolves-Spurs matchup featuring the Rudy Gobert–Victor Wembanyama connection. Plus, can the...
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Pistons Look Vulnerable, End of an Era in Golden State, and the Blazers are being Cheap
The NBA Playoffs are underway and Trysta is here to break down all of the first round matchups. First, after a play-in exit, Trysta looks at the Warriors uncertain future with rumors of Steve Kerr stepping away swirling. Then Trysta looks at the cheap ownership in Portland, why the Pistons have...
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Embiid Injury, the Surging Hawks and the Bulls are Still a Mess
The regular season is wrapping up and Trysta and Zeke are covering all the chaos. Trysta breaks down Joel Embiid's crazy injury and what it means for the Sixers' playoff outlook, plus Atlanta's surprising surge coinciding with the benching of last year's No. 1 pick. She also hits the Knick's win...
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Is the Lakers Season Done? Spurs–Nuggets Showdown & the Disastrous Bulls
Trysta is joined by producer Zeke to break down all the hottest storylines in the NBA, starting with the Lakers brutal injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves and why their postseason success is in serious doubt. Trysta and Zeke also get into the disastrous Bulls front office (which was fired...
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Rockets in TROUBLE and a Look at NBA Expansion
Trysta and producer Zeke break down the WILD game between the Timberwolves and Rockets, where the Wolves made a historic OT comeback and the Rockets offense continues to puzzle. Plus, a look at the potential NBA expansion, Moses Moody gruesome injury, Collin Gillespie closing in on the Suns three...
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Luka is BALLING and what Cade's Injury Means for Pistons
Trysta and Zeke are here to break down Luka Doncic continuing his amazing season after scoring 100 points in the last 24 hours. They discuss why Luka is getting so much hate during an MVP-caliber season and what the Lakers' playoff ceiling really is. Plus, with Cade Cunningham's collapsed lung...
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Why the Bam Hate? Breaking Down Dwight Howard’s Legacy + The First Team All-Jalens
Trysta and producer Zeke are here to explain why there is so much hate surrounding Bam Adebayo's historic 83-point performance. Then Zeke and Trysta get into Dwight Howard's complicated legacy as his retirement was officially announced, and what the Pacers might look like next season. Trysta also...
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Tatum's Historic Return, Dillon Brooks' DUI, and Trae Young is Back
Trysta is joined by producer Zeke to run through a chaotic mix of NBA storylines making headlines around the league. They start with the troubling news surrounding Dillon Brooks, who was arrested for a DUI while sidelined with injury. Then it’s on to the return of Jayson Tatum, who plans to make…
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Spurs Keep Winning and the Bulls Keep Losing
On this episode of the Heat Check, Trysta and Producer Zeke look at the Spurs 10-game winning streak, the Bulls 11-game losing streak, why San Antonio is a real threat in the West and why the Bulls can't even tank correctly. Trysta and Zeke check in on some of the other tankers, why Deandre Ayton...
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All-Star Weekend, State of the Knicks, and is LeBron going Home?
Trysta and producer Zeke are here to recap all the latest NBA storylines after a pretty successful All-Star weekend. They look at Jalen Brunson's recent comments on the Knicks lacking intangibles, a potential LeBron return to Cleveland, why Trysta is DONE talking about the Clippers/Aspiration…
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Pistons Hornets Brawl, JJJ’s Scary Injury and Why OKC Keeps Winning
Trysta is in Los Angeles for All-Star Weekend and is joined by producer Zeke to break down a wild week across the NBA. They look at the massive Pistons Hornets fight that led to big fines and fresh questions about Detroit’s “Bad Boys” reputation. Plus, is this Pistons team is actually built to…
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Giannis Stays, Harden to Cleveland, AD to Washington and More Deadline Drama
The NBA trade deadline was looking bleak... until it wasn't! Trysta is joined by producer Zeke to break down every major move and what it all actually means around the league. From Giannis Antetokounmpo staying put (for now), to James Harden landing in Cleveland, to Anthony Davis heading to...
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NBA Trade Deadline Mailbag
Producer Zeke joins Trysta to ask a bunch of questions on all things NBA and trade deadline. Will Giannis get traded next week or this summer? What assets will the Pelicans give up? Can the Cavs fix their issues? Plus a look at an insane hypothetical trade that could've landed Devin Booker in...
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Jeanie Buss vs. Lebron and the Knicks are STRUGGLING
On this episode of the Heat Check, Trysta unpacks the explosive Baxter Holmes report detailing the growing tension inside the Lakers organization before Jeanie Buss' departure. From frustrations with LeBron James and Klutch Sports’ influence to the lingering fallout of the Russell Westbrook…
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Post-Trae Trade Questions, Luka vs. Schröder, and Are the Celtics Really Good?
The dust is settling after the Trae Young trade, and on this episode of The Heat Check, Trysta breaks down what the deal really means now that emotions have cooled. Was it the right reset, and how does Trae fit into DC moving forward? She also dives into the recent tension between Luka Dončić and...
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Trae Young Traded, Knicks Slipping, and a Rising Star in Portland
The first trade of the NBA season is a wild one. On this episode of the Heat Check, Trysta reacts to Trae Young being dealt to the Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. She breaks down why Trae may be unfairly criticized, what his reset in Washington could look like, and how he can help the...
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Jokic HURT and Trae Young's Future
Trysta reacts to the brutal news that Nikola Jokic will be out indefinitely after hyperextending his knee. She looks at what this means for Denver and the MVP race going forward. Plust, we've got pro players going BACK to college, Trae Young's uncertain future in Atlanta, Draymond continuing to...
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Draymond vs. Kerr and Derik Queen's Rise
On this episode of Heat Check, Trysta Krick breaks down the latest NBA storylines, starting with the heated confrontation between Draymond Green and Steve Kerr and what it means for the Warriors moving forward. Trysta also dives into the rise of Derik Queen and why the Pelicans are suddenly…
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Knicks Win the NBA Cup and the Bucks are Getting Desperate
On this episode of the Heat Check, Trysta reacts to the New York Knicks winning the NBA Cup, breaking down their victory over the Spurs and why the tournament might finally be turning a corner. She also loved watching New York fans show real appreciation for Victor Wembanyama’s greatness. Trysta...
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NBA Cup Week, Pat Spencer Breaks Out, and Lebron's Complicated LA Legacy
On this episode of the Heat Check, Trysta breaks down a packed week in the NBA — from the intensity of the NBA Cup, to the alarming wave of injuries sweeping across the league. She dives into Pat Spencer’s unlikely breakout, the Detroit Pistons’ surprising depth, and Cooper Flagg’s…
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Giannis Deep Dive and Chris Paul Sent Home with Keith Smith
Trysta is joined by Keith Smith of Spotrac to break down every angle of the looming Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes. They talk potential trade destinations, how realistic a move actually is, what the Bucks can get in a trade, and why a return to Greece later in his career may factor into his...
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Giannis Future with Bucks in Question with DLo & KC
Trysta joins DLo & KC of ESPN 1320 to break down the developing Giannis Antetokounmpo saga, after new reports suggest he’s exploring his future with Milwaukee and evaluating potential destinations. What led to this? Who could realistically land him? And what does this mean for the Bucks moving...
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The UNSTOPPABLE Thunder, Edey's Evolution, and the Clippers Disaster Start
Trysta dives into all the latest in the NBA as we are a quarter of the way through the season. On this episode Trysta looks at the Bulls potentially trading for Anthony Davis, why the Kings and Clippers are in such horrible spots as franchises right now, and the Lakers continuing their hot start!...
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The Pistons Are BACK & How Do the Lakers Keep Doing This?
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...
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All Things Bulls and Ball with Lawrence Holmes
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…
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Hawks Surging Without Trae, Wemby Out, and the Pelicans' Mess
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…
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Cleaning Up Nico's Mess with John Gonzalez
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...
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Is Nico Harrison Done in Dallas?
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…
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NBA Storylines and Where Ja Goes from Here with Law Murray
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…
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Ja Morant Suspended and Early Season Contenders vs Pretenders
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…
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Gambling Drama, Sixers Hype, and LeBron's Future with ChillTown Hoops
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...
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Inside Scoop from Portland, Celtics Struggle and Spurs' Fox Dilemma
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…
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Billups and Rozier ARRESTED, Wemby’s Ascension and Flagg Struggles in Debut
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…
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Brogdon's Retirement, Westbrook's Signing, and the Celtics Media Day
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...
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Giannis Rumors, Lakers Chaos and Wemby’s Growth Spurt
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…
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Cleaning Up the NBA Offseason: Kuminga, Wemby and Preseason Buzz
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...
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Rockets Lose VanVleet, Suns Push "High Five Culture," and Doris Burke Demoted
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...
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Kuminga Divorce Looms, Cuban Defends Ballmer, and Trae Young vs Pat Bev Beef
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...
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Clippers Chaos Continues, Luka’s EuroBasket Domination & NBA Expansion Rumors
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...
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Kawhi and Clippers Drama, PJ Washington Extension, & NBA All-Star Game Shake-Up?
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...
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Euro Players vs. NBA Culture, John Wall's Retirement, & Matt Ishbia
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...
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RFA Drama, Pacers' Bold Strategy and the Christmas Day Slate!
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…
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Gilbert Arenas Arrest, Kuminga’s Contract Stand and LeBron’s Saudi League Rumors
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...
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The Real Economics Behind WNBA Pay with Dr. David Berri
Trysta is joined by sports economist and Southern Utah professor Dr. David Berri to break down the facts behind the WNBA pay controversy. From revenue splits and league valuations to debunking the myth that the NBA is “bankrolling” the WNBA, this episode dives into the actual numbers—and makes a...
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Summer League from Vegas: Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper and Hansen Yang Hype
Trysta checks in from Las Vegas Summer League with everything you need to know about the scene, the standouts, and the rising young stars in the league. She kicks off with a rant on how Summer League has gone a little too corporate... Gone are the days of media, agents, and real hoop junkies....
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The Jonas Valančiūnas Dilemma, 2nd Apron Madness and Summer League Tips Off!
We're in the dog days of summer and Trysta is here to break it all down. She looks at the Jonas Valančiūnas trade to Denver, Bradley Beal potentially in the buyout market, and how the Clippers play into this after trading Norman Powell and bringing in John Collins. Plus, Summer League is here!...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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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...
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