Heat Check with Trysta Krick

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.

On this episode of The Heat Check, 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... 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.

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 compelling case for why WNBA players deserve more. If you've ever had questions about the economics of women's sports, this one’s a must-listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Trysta has you covered with early outlooks on Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, Hansen Yang, Tre Johnson, Walter Clayton Jr., and more! Plus: don’t sleep on the under-the-radar names like Naquan Tomlin, Ryan Nembhard, and of course, Reed Sheppard. With the league slowing down for the summer, new episodes will drop on Tuesdays only, unless breaking news hits! Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and follow Trysta here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! Trysta has thoughts on the Ace Bailey vs. VJ Edgecombe matchup plus early standouts and more! Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and follow Trysta here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the offseason dust begins to settle, Trysta dives into all the major moves shaking up the NBA landscape. She breaks down the Pelicans' chaotic draft night trade, Milwaukee’s shocking decision to waive Damian Lillard, and wonders what exactly the Lakers' plans are... Plus, the Nuggets quietly make a string of smart moves, and Trysta dishes out her early offseason winners and losers. Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and follow Trysta here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBA Free Agency is here and the player movement is off the charts! Trysta has you covered with all the latest transactions with the most hectic time of the offseason underway. She breaks down what LeBron James opting into his contract means for the Lakers' future, why she likes what the Rockets are doing, a key trade my by the Nuggets and so much more! Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and follow Trysta here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.