



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 Wi…

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 t…

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 playing…

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 w…

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 record-breaking …

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 deci…

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 forw…

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! …

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 t…

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 are…