Heat Check with Trysta Krick

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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.

  1. 3D AGO

    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 talk, and more!  Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and follow Trysta here.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    34 min

  2. 12/26/2025

    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 their best basketball of the season. Plus, she touches on Devin Booker news, questions whether an NBA Europe league will ever truly become reality, and looks at where several teams stand as the season continues to take shape. Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and follow Trysta here.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min

  3. 12/18/2025

    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 weighs in on Adam Silver’s response to the Terry Rozier/Miami Heat dilemma, checks in on a Milwaukee Bucks team growing increasingly desperate — including reported interest in Zach LaVine — and revisits the ongoing Clippers disaster as new details emerge, including no one showing up to Chris Paul's Halloween party...  Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and follow Trysta here.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    19 min

  4. 12/12/2025

    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 start to his rookie season. Trysta also unpacks the ongoing conversation around LeBron James’s complicated legacy in LA, Jonathan Kaminga’s uncertain standing with the Warriors, and how Derek Lively’s injury could reshape the Mavs’ outlook. Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and follow Trysta here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    25 min

  5. 12/09/2025

    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 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 the organization.  Cap strategy, drama, and all the big picture NBA storylines with the man Keith!  Follow Keith on Twitter/X and checkout his work on @spotrac & @FrontOfficeShow Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and follow Trysta here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 7m

  6. 12/04/2025

    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 forward? 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.

    41 min

  7. 12/02/2025

    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!  Plus, Trysta saw the Thunder live and breaks down just how incredible they are playing in their historic 20-1 start to the 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.

    34 min

  8. 11/27/2025

    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 this makes any sense. Then she dives into the red-hot Detroit Pistons. Cade Cunningham is playing at an All-NBA level, the team is on a massive win streak, and they’re doing it without Jaden Ivey! Detroit basketball might be officially back. Plus: • New shocking updates in the NBA gambling scandal • The Clippers sliding and Ty Lue’s seat getting hotter • Hornets quietly gauging LaMelo Ball trade value — is it real? Tap in for your Thanksgiving hoops fix with 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.

    32 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    The 8 Side
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1K
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    Explicit
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