Heat Check with Trysta Krick
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
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 Wizards grow (or tank) more effectively.
Plus, Trysta checks in on ...
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 talk, and more!
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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 playing their best basketball of the season.
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 weighs in on Adam Silver’s response to the Terry Rozier...
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 record-breaking start to his rookie season.
Trysta also u...
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 decisions. Then, Trysta and Keith react to the Chris Paul saga in L.A., as the Clippers send CP3 home and chaos continues to surround t...
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 forward?
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!
Plus, Trysta saw the Thunder live and breaks down just how incredible they are playing in their historic 20-1 start to the year
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...
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 Ea...
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 ...
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.\
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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.
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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 e...
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 min...
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”), LeBro...
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 &mdas...
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 ...
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.
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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.
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