Trysta is in Los Angeles for All-Star Weekend and is joined by producer Zeke to break down a wild week across the NBA. They look at the massive Pistons Hornets fight that led to big fines and fresh questions about Detroit’s “Bad Boys” reputation. Plus, is this Pistons team is actually built to win?

Then, a scary situation in Utah with Jaren Jackson Jr. being ruled out for the season after being diagnosed with PVNS and undergoing knee surgery. Trysta and Zeke also dig into why the Thunder keep hitting home runs on young talent, as Jared McCain has shined early in OKC.

Plus: early thoughts on Cam Thomas with the Bucks, including Doc Rivers’ public praise, Jeremy Sochan landing with the Knicks, Draymond Green’s latest hater take on NBA expansion, and the high-school-gossip fallout from the Golden State Warriors trading Jonathan Kuminga — including a stunning Alex Caruso deal they reportedly turned down.

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The NBA trade deadline was looking bleak... until it wasn't! Trysta is joined by producer Zeke to break down every major move and what it all actually means around the league. From Giannis Antetokounmpo staying put (for now), to James Harden landing in Cleveland, to Anthony Davis heading to Washington and giving the Wizards a surprising sense of direction.

They also dive into the Warriors finally moving on from Jonathan Kuminga, the Hawks’ intriguing reshuffle, Jaren Jackson Jr. landing in Utah, a wild Pacers deal for Ivica Zubac with eyebrow-raising pick protections, and the Bulls hitting the reset button by trading everyone. Plus, all the other deadline madness you need to know in one place.

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Producer Zeke joins Trysta to ask a bunch of questions on all things NBA and trade deadline. Will Giannis get traded next week or this summer? What assets will the Pelicans give up? Can the Cavs fix their issues? Plus a look at an insane hypothetical trade that could've landed Devin Booker in Chicago. 

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On this episode of the Heat Check, Trysta unpacks the explosive Baxter Holmes report detailing the growing tension inside the Lakers organization before Jeanie Buss' departure. From frustrations with LeBron James and Klutch Sports’ influence to the lingering fallout of the Russell Westbrook trade, Trysta breaks down how deep the power struggle in Los Angeles really runs and how the Lakers even considered moving on from LeBron.

She also checks in on the Knicks, who are in the middle of a brutal skid, losing nine of their last ten games. What’s going wrong under Mike Brown, do they have real fixes available, and is this roster built to survive adversity?

Plus, why isn’t ESPN fully using the iconic Inside the NBA crew? Trysta reacts to Charles Barkley’s public frustration. To close, a feel-good check-in on the Kings and undrafted standout Dylan Cardwell bringing positive energy to Sacramento.

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The dust is settling after the Trae Young trade, and on this episode of The Heat Check, Trysta breaks down what the deal really means now that emotions have cooled. Was it the right reset, and how does Trae fit into DC moving forward?

She also dives into the recent tension between Luka Dončić and Dennis Schröder. Plus, a full Celtics reality check.

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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 the Utah Jazz and asks whether they’ve tanked too hard despite Keonte George flashing real star potential. The Knicks have hit a wall losing four straight and Trysta isn't sure they have what it takes to win the East. She closes with a deep look at Deni Avdija’s breakout in Portland and why the league is starting to take notice.

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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.

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.

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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... 

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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.

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