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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.

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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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English


Episodes
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Pelicans' Wild Draft Night Trade + Offseason Winners and Losers (So Far)

7/4/2025
As the offseason dust begins to settle, Trysta dives into all the major moves shaking up the NBA landscape. She breaks down the Pelicans' chaotic draft night trade, Milwaukee’s shocking decision to waive Damian Lillard, and wonders what exactly the Lakers' plans are... Plus, the Nuggets quietly make a string of smart moves, and Trysta dishes out her early offseason winners and losers. Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and follow Trysta here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:36:52

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Free Agency is Underway!

7/1/2025
NBA Free Agency is here and the player movement is off the charts! Trysta has you covered with all the latest transactions with the most hectic time of the offseason underway. She breaks down what LeBron James opting into his contract means for the Lakers' future, why she likes what the Rockets are doing, a key trade my by the Nuggets and so much more! Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and follow Trysta here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:34:36

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Heat Check x Fluent & Chill: Live 2025 NBA Draft Reactions

6/26/2025
Trysta joins Tony and Jermaine (AKA @sports_fluent and Chill Town Hoops) to react in real time to every first-round pick, break down team needs, analyze fits, and talk surprises, trades and all of the biggest storylines of the night. Follow @sports_fluent and @ChillTownHoops Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and follow Trysta here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:56:41

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Thunder are 2025 NBA Champs, Haliburton’s Injury, and Trade Shenanigans Begin!

6/25/2025
The Thunder are NBA champions, and the NBA Finals ended with both triumph and serious heartbreak. Trysta recaps OKC’s Game 7 win over the Pacers, Haliburton’s devastating Achilles injury that shocked the basketball world, and what this championship means for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder’s future. Plus, the offseason is officially underway! Trysta dives into all the early trade action including Kevin Durant being traded to the Houston Rockets, Jrue Holiday to Portland, Kristaps Porzingis to Atlanta and the Wizards making moves. Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and follow Trysta here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:33:37

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Pacers Survive and Force Game 7 with JuJu Gotti

6/20/2025
Trysta is joined by JuJu Gotti from the Dan Le Batard Show to break down the Pacers' statement win in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. With their backs against the wall, Indiana delivers a dominant performance to force a winner-take-all Game 7 on Sunday against the Thunder! Trysta and JuJu get into how the Pacers flipped the script in Game 6, OKC's offensive woes and defensive breakdowns, what to expect in Game 7, and of course, some classic JuJu energy. Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and follow Trysta here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:25:23

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Thunder Take Game 5, Bane Traded to Orlando with Damien Barling

6/17/2025
Trysta is once again joined by Damien Barling from the D-Lo & KC Show to break down a wild Game 5 of the NBA Finals. The Thunder take their first lead of the series after outlasting the Pacers on the back of a 40-point performance from Jalen Williams. Indiana clawed back late, but OKC’s defense held strong when it mattered most. Plus, more on Tyrese Haliburton's health and if the Pacers can push this to a Game 7. They also react to the first blockbuster move of the offseason: Desmond Bane traded to the Orlando Magic for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and four first-round picks. What does this mean for Memphis, Orlando’s future, and the trade market ahead? Listen to the D-Lo and KC Show on ESPN Sacramento 1320 every Mon-Fri 12:00 - 4:00 pm PST. Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and follow Trysta here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:41:32

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Thunder Storm Back in Game 4... with a Little Help from Scott Foster?

6/14/2025
Trysta breaks down the Thunder’s wild 4th quarter comeback in Game 4 of the Finals... and yes, Scott Foster was on the whistle. Did The Extender strike again? A quick Finals check-in looking at SGA's big 4th quarter, Alex Caruso's winning plays, and Indiana's free throw woes haunting them. Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and follow Trysta here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:13:23

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Pacers Stun Thunder in Game 3, KD Trade Watch, Knicks Coaching Mess and WNBA Talk with D-Lo and KC

6/12/2025
The Pacers shocked the Thunder with a Game 3 win in front of a wild Indiana crowd—and Trysta breaks down everything that went right for Indy and everything that went wrong for OKC. From Haliburton’s brilliance to TJ McConnell and Benedict Mathurin’s impact, it was a total team takeover. Then it’s onto Kevin Durant’s trade market: who might make a move, what it would take, and when he could be out of Phoenix. Plus, the Knicks continue to fumble their coaching search, getting turned down left and right. To close it out, Trysta is joined by Kenny Caraway and Damien Barling from D-Lo & KC (ESPN 1320 Sacramento) to talk WNBA. Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and follow Trysta here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:36:10

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Thunder Dominate Game 2, Knicks Coaching Search Begins

6/10/2025
The Thunder respond with authority in Game 2, tying the series and making a statement against the Pacers. Trysta breaks down what changed from Game 1, how OKC adjusted, and why this team might just be built different. Then, she dives into the latest on the New York Knicks' coaching search, what Jrue Holiday's trade market might look like, the Atlanta Hawks are cooking something up, and so much more! Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and follow Trysta here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:33:36

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Haliburton does it AGAIN: Pacers Steal Game 1 w/ Kenny Caraway

6/6/2025
Tyrese Haliburton does it again. The Pacers steal Game 1 of the NBA Finals, and Trysta is joined by Kenny Caraway from the D-Lo & KC Show to break it all down. They dive into the second-half adjustments from Indiana that flipped the game, how the Pacers have thrived in these scenearios all postseason, what went wrong for the Thunder down the stretch and what both teams need to do ahead of Game 2. High-stakes hoops, smart analysis, and full playoff vibes. Listen to the D-Lo and KC Show Mon-Fri 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM PST Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and follow Trysta here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:35:05

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Pacers/Thunder Finals Set, WNBA Heat Check and Haliburton Hate with Robin Lundberg

6/3/2025
The Finals are set! Trysta kicks off the episode recapping the Pacers’ series-clinching win over the Knicks and the road that led to an unlikely Pacers vs. Thunder showdown. She also get's into Danny Ainge hiring his son, the Bucks looking at lottery picks and the Raptors and Suns getting active. Then she’s joined by broadcaster Robin Lundberg for a wide-ranging convo on the Caitlin Clark/Angel Reese discourse, team outlooks across the WNBA (Wings, Sky, Lynx), and where the W goes next under its current CBA. They also get into NBA storylines: Haliburton’s reputation among his peers, SGA’s foul-baiting debate, and how the East stacks up vs. the West. And to wrap things up: their top 3 greatest rappers, underrated hip-hop artists, and favorite concerts they’ve ever been to. Follow Robin here. Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and follow Trysta here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:15:23

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Knicks Stay Alive, Thunder are Built Different, and NBA Front Office Talk with Keith Smith

5/30/2025
Trysta kicks things off with a quick take on the Knicks forcing a Game 6 against the Pacers before being joined by NBA insider and cap expert Keith Smith from Spotrac and The Front Office Show. Trysta and Keith dive into why OKC is built to last, what makes SGA so special, Celtics' big-picture decisions ahead, and what the second apron means for these front offices. Plus, a quick NBA Draft preview as Keith and Trysta dive into Ace Bailey, Walter Clayton Jr. and more! A sharp, smart convo on the postseason, roster-building, and the league’s future. 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.

Duration:00:59:35

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KAT and the Knicks Punch Back in Indiana, Outlook on OKC-MIN

5/27/2025
The Knicks stay alive thanks to a clutch Game 3 comeback, and Trysta’s got the full breakdown for you. She looks at how New York flipped the script, KAT’s fourth quarter takeover, and what this means for the Pacers moving forward. Plus, updates from the OKC–Minnesota series and news from around the league including Giannis' future in Milwaukee, Kuminga's future in Golden State and just how much pressure Cooper Flagg will be facing. Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and follow Trysta here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:25:51

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Haliburton’s Heroics, Can the Knicks Recover? OKC Strikes First

5/23/2025
The Conference Finals are here and the chaos is already off the charts. Trysta breaks down the Pacers’ wild comeback win over the Knicks, Haliburton’s heroics, and the Aaron Nesmith Game that no one saw coming. How do the Knicks recover from this collapse? And can OKC keep rolling after a dominant Game 1 win over the Timberwolves? Trysta dives into it all with takes, questions, and a healthy dose of playoff drama. Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and follow Trysta here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:20:12

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Tatum’s Injury Fallout, Shai’s Rise in OKC, and more Big Questions Around the League with Law Murray

5/20/2025
Clippers insider and The Athletic reporter Law Murray joins Trysta to break down the latest chaos around the league. They dive into Jayson Tatum’s achilles injury and what it means for the Celtics’ future, Giannis-to-the-West rumors, and why the Pacers’ beatdown of the Cavs raises big questions in Cleveland. Law also explains why he’s out on the East, why he’s all in on the Timberwolves, and gives love to Julius Randle’s dominant stretch. The episode wraps with a deep dive on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s evolution and what makes this Thunder team truly different. Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and follow Trysta here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:44:15

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Pacers & Wolves Shock the NBA, will the Cavs Run It Back? Plus, Warriors Future in Doubt

5/16/2025
The Pacers and Timberwolves are headed to the Conference Finals, just like everyone predicted, right? Trysta breaks down how both surprise teams pulled it off, why the Cavs are likely running it back after another great regular season but no playoff success, and what Steph’s injury means for a Warriors team that suddenly looks bad. Follow Trysta here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:29:26

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Mavs Win the Lottery, Are the Cavs Cooked? Plus, Denver-OKC Delivers

5/13/2025
The NBA Draft Lottery was insane, and Trysta has questions (NBA rigged, anyone?). She breaks down the Mavericks shocking win of the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes, the Pacers taking control of their series, and the back-and-forth war between Denver and OKC. Plus, news and notes from around the league, including playoff updates, player storylines, and all the wild energy from Round 2. Follow Trysta here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:25:27

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Round 2 Insanity, Warriors Odd Couple, Nuggets Pit Stop, and What's Up Tatum?

5/9/2025
Trysta breaks down the beginning of round 2 of the playoffs, with the Knicks bullying the offensively challenged Celtics and a scathing take on Tatum's first two games. The Pacers head into must win home games, and the Nuggets rest their starters. Trysta also talks about the endearing Odd Couple in Golden State starring Jimmy Butler and Buddy Hield. Follow Trysta here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:35:49

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Round 1 Autopsies, Pacers Steal Home Court and Offseason Outlook with NBA Insider Jake Fischer

5/6/2025
The first round is (mostly) in the books, and Trysta’s doing autopsies on the Rockets and other eliminated teams. Plus, Trysta talks about the Pacers big win in Game 1 against the Cavaliers before being joined by NBA insider Jake Fischer to break down all of the latest storylines and offseason predictions on the way. Follow Jake on Twitter/X Follow Trysta here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:47:26

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Ant Slays LA, Milwaukee’s Meltdown, and More Playoff Madness with ChillTown Hoops

5/2/2025
The playoffs are heating up, and Trysta’s joined by the OG of ball Jermaine Womack, AKA Chilltown Hoops to break it all down. They dive into Ant and the Wolves bullying the Lakers, the Bucks’ full-on meltdown, and what’s next for Giannis and Dame. Plus, weird coaching moves, a Pacers-Cavs preview, vintage playoff Harden, and all the latest playoff chaos across the league. Follow Jermaine: TIkTok: @chltwn32 YouTube: @ChillTownHoops Follow Trysta here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:42:42