Heat Check with Trysta Krick

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? Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and stay tapped in for all the off-court madness a...

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...

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 playin...

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 h...

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...

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 ta...

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 2...

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...

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...

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...

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 tur...

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...

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 Yo...

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 ins...

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...

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...

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 pu...

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&md...

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 als...

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 qui...

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...

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 arou...

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...

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,...

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! Subsc...