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.

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