On this episode of The Heat Check, Trysta dives into the latest drama around Kawhi Leonard and Uncle Dennis, including the wild demands they made during Kawhi’s Clippers free agency. She also reacts to Fred VanVleet’s torn ACL, what it means for the Houston Rockets, and who can step up in Houston.

Trysta breaks down Matt Ishbia’s “culture shift” tour in Phoenix, Sam Presti’s poker vs. chess analogy on team building, and the surprising demotion of Doris Burke at ESPN. Plus, updates on Montrezl Harrell, Ben Simmons possibly heading to Australia, Michael Porter Jr. keeps talking, and the growing Achilles “support group” with Tatum, Haliburton, Dame, and Dejounte.

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On this episode of Heat Check, Trysta breaks down the latest NBA chaos including Jonathan Kuminga’s messy “divorce” from the Warriors, the Kawhi Leonard x Aspiration scandal heating up with Adam Silver and Mark Cuban weighing in, and Trae Young’s beef with Patrick Beverley.

She also hits on J-Will’s Slam cover, Steve Kerr finally addressing the Draymond–Poole punch, and the latest out of EuroBasket where Dennis Schröder went off and Isaac Bonga took MVP honors. Plus, Giannis calls Greece’s bronze medal his greatest achievement and Adam Silver continues to tease NBA expansion across Europe.

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Trysta dives deep into the chaos surrounding the Clippers after Pablo Torre's latest findings. Trysta looks at minority owner Dennis Wong's Aspiration investment, and how did the NBA not know? With league front offices buzzing, punishment may be looming. Trysta breaks down who’s to blame and what this means for the Clippers moving forward.

Plus: EuroBasket is delivering pure entertainment—Lauri Markkanen’s breakout, Giannis battling no-calls, Sengun turning heads, and Luka absolutely carrying Slovenia in every stat.

Later, Trysta looks at the Lakers’ shifting roster strategies, Jalen Brown’s possible move to Atlanta, Cam Reddish heading overseas, and Adam Silver’s big-picture expansion plans in Europe. Oh, and Luka MVP season might just be loading...

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On this episode of the Heat Check, Trysta breaks down the insane scandal rocking the NBA uncovered by Pablo Torre — Steve Ballmer, the Clippers, and Kawhi Leonard at the center of a potential Aspiration deal that may have been used to circumvent the salary cap. A blockbuster story that could come with serious punishments and reshape how the league views sponsorships and contracts.

Trysta also looks at projected travel miles for every NBA team, the Mavericks locking in PJ Washington — and the off-court controversy with Brittany Renner — plus Ben Simmons retirement rumors, James Harden’s Houston restaurant shutting down, and the league’s plan to revamp the All-Star Game into a new round-robin format. To close, Trysta dives into EuroBasket storylines and the latest contract disputes.

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In this episode of The Heat Check, Trysta Krick is back with a summer scorcher! She’s spilling all the tea European players are serving up about NBA culture, breaking down the latest drama around restricted free agents like Jonathan Kuminga, Cam Thomas, Josh Giddey, and Quentin Grimes, and reflecting on the highs, lows, and comebacks of John Wall’s career as he officially calls it quits. Plus, Trysta dives into Matt Ishbia’s wild ride with the Suns and Jeff Teague’s recent hot takes that are leaving no one safe. Buckle up — it’s a full-court press of offseason chaos!

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In this Heat Check episode, Trysta Krick breaks down the dog days of NBA summer... from restricted free agents Cam Thomas, Jonathan Kuminga, and Josh Giddey navigating contract talks, to the Indiana Pacers’ high-intensity, full-court pressure approach under Rick Carlisle. She dives into the growing trend of NBA talent heading to European leagues, how the new CBA is shaping team strategy, and what to expect from the newly announced NBA Christmas Day schedule!

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On this episode of the Heat Check, Trysta breaks down the latest headlines from the NBA offseason:

Gilbert Arenas’ recent arrest and the fallout, Jonathan Kuminga standing firm in contract negotiations with the Warriors, and the jaw-dropping rumor of LeBron James potentially teaming up with Saudi investors to launch a rival basketball league. Plus, more dog days of summer NBA drama from around the league.

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Trysta is joined by sports economist and Southern Utah professor Dr. David Berri to break down the facts behind the WNBA pay controversy. From revenue splits and league valuations to debunking the myth that the NBA is “bankrolling” the WNBA, this episode dives into the actual numbers—and makes a compelling case for why WNBA players deserve more. If you've ever had questions about the economics of women's sports, this one’s a must-listen.

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